Tests Offered The Testing Center at Arkansas State University administers a wide range of computer-based standardized exams for students, professionals, and the community. Most tests are offered year-round, except during university holidays and campus conflicts. Appointments are required for all exams. Summary of Tests Offered The Testing Center at Arkansas State University administers a wide range of  computer-based standardized exams  for students, professionals, and the community. Most tests are offered  year-round , except during university holidays and campus conflicts. Appointments are required for all exams. Computer-Based Testing Environment Each exam begins with a short tutorial to help candidates navigate the system and understand how to answer questions. A test administrator is available at all times for technical assistance. Many candidates appreciate the  quiet, individualized environment  and the  immediate score report feedback  available for most exams. Special Accommodations Requests for accommodations must be made directly with the testing company prior to scheduling. Scheduling & Payment Computer-based tests are given year-round on the computer except for University holidays and on-campus conflicts. Special testing accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made directly with the testing company. Most exams require  advance payment  through the test provider or the A-State Marketplace. After payment through the A-State Marketplace, Testing Center staff will contact you to schedule your appointment. Fees paid on the A-State marketplace are nonrefundable , and rescheduling may require waiting until the next testing window. For fee information, reschedule and cancellation policies, time limits, and other test specific information, please visit the individual website below. Placement & Admissions Exams ACCUPLACER ACCUPLACER is used for placement into English, reading, and math courses at A-State. It is administered on campus a few days each month and includes a retesting policy and multiple scheduling options. ➤ See full details on the ACCUPLACER page GRE: General Record Exam The GRE® General Test — a widely accepted graduate admissions test worldwide — can bring you one step closer to achieving your career goals. There has never been a better time to take the one test that gives you more opportunities for your future. To schedule an appointment for GRE, visit their website. You will need a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or voucher. ➤ Visit GRE site ➤ Prepare for the GRE GMAT: Graduate Management Admissions Test Leading business schools and management education programs worldwide recognize the GMAT as an effective predictor of success. For more information about the GMAT, including registration information, test structure, etc., visit their website. ➤ Visit the GMAT site ➤ Prepare for the GMAT Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) The TOEFL® test is a widely respected English-language test, recognized by more than 8,500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the United States. For more information about the TOEFL, including registration information, test structure, etc., visit their website. ➤ Visit TOEFL site Credit-by-Exam CLEP: College-Level Examination Program The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. Pass any of the 33 CLEP exams and achieve your college and career goals. ➤ See full details on the CLEP page Teacher Certification & Education Praxis Series The Praxis II tests measure subject-specific content and pedagogical knowledge and are required for licensure by many states. For specific test requirements, please see: ➤ Praxis State Requirements Test takers should check directly with their state or certification agency to confirm which tests they must take, because these requirements are often complex and subject to frequent change.  Computer-delivered tests are offered by appointment during testing windows throughout the year.  To view computer-delivered test dates, visit: ➤ Praxis Registration Info School Leadership Series (SLS) The School Leadership Series — comprised of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and the School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) provides thorough, fair and carefully validated assessments for use by states as part of the licensure process for principals, superintendents and school leaders.  For more information, go to ➤ Visit SLS site Visitor Parking Visitors should park in the hourly paid parking ( green signage ) spaces . Payments are made at the digital pay stations located on the 1st and 2nd levels of the garage . Pay stations accept card payments only .  Tow-away zones are strictly enforced. Need directions or parking info? Visit the How to Get Here page for step-by-step driving directions, and parking guidance. Contact For questions or scheduling assistance, contact: Kim Price , Testing Center Coordinator kprice@AState.edu (870) 972-2038 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) The  College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP)  helps students earn college credit for knowledge they already possess—saving time and money. CLEP exams are accepted at more than  2,900 colleges and universities , including  Arkansas State University . CLEP exams are  computer-based , administered in the  Testing Center , and available  by appointment . Students may choose from  33 subject exams  in areas such as history, literature, science, mathematics, and foreign languages. ➤ Learn more about CLEP Who Should Take CLEP Exams? CLEP is ideal for: Students with prior learning from work, military service, or independent study Students seeking to accelerate their degree path Adult learners returning to college Eligibility for Credit at A-State Anyone may take a CLEP exam. However,  CLEP credit is NOT awarded  for: A course the student has already completed, regardless of the grade A course for which the student has completed a more advanced course Example:  No credit for  Freshman English I  if credit was earned in  Freshman English II Exception:  Students may earn credit for  Spanish, French, or German  CLEP exams even if they’ve completed a more advanced course, as long as they haven’t received a passing grade in the course for which CLEP credit is awarded. Important:  Students must drop any enrolled course  before  receiving CLEP credit for that course. Registration and Payment To register: Create an account  at the CLEP website Pay the CLEP exam fee  of  $97 online ➤  Pay CLEP fee Here! Print your CLEP Registration Ticket Pay the A-State scheduling fee  of  $15  online ➤ Pay the A-State fee Here! The A-State Testing Center Staff will contact you by phone and/or email to schedule an appointment once we have received confirmation of payment. Bring your printed Registration Ticket and valid government-issued photo ID to the Testing Center on the test appointment date. The voucher number is essential to launch the test. Total cost per exam: $112.00 $97 CLEP exam fee (paid to College Board) $15 nonrefundable scheduling fee (paid to A-State) Exam Timing and Retakes Most CLEP exams are  90 minutes College Composition  is  125 minutes Each exam includes an  untimed computer tutorial Allow  2 full hours  for each exam Retake Policy: CLEP exams may be repeated  after 3 months . Scores from exams taken earlier than this will be  canceled  and  fees forfeited . CLEP Test Results and Credit Scores are displayed  immediately  on-screen after the test A printed score report is provided at the end College Composition  scores are delayed 2–3 weeks due to essay scoring Credit Awarding at A-State: Up to  30 semester hours  of CLEP credit may be awarded Credit is recorded  without grades or grade points Credit is posted  after enrollment  for a full semester or summer term Minimum passing scores  vary by institution; check with your intended college ➤ View the CLEP Credit and Score Sheet (PDF) CLEP Exams for Other Institutions A-State is an  Open CLEP Test Center . Scores can be sent to  any institution  specified by the test-taker. Visitor Parking Visitors should park in the hourly paid parking ( green signage ) spaces . Payments are made at the digital pay stations located on the 1st and 2nd levels of the garage . Pay stations accept card payments only . Tow-away zones are strictly enforced. Need directions or parking info? Visit the How to Get Here page for step-by-step driving directions, and parking guidance. Contact Contact the Testing Center testingcenter@AState.edu (870) 972-2038 Fax: (870) 972-2009 Room 3034, Reng Student Union P.O. Box 1945, State University, AR 72467 ACCUPLACER Test ACCUPLACER is a comprehensive battery of tests to provide information about a student's English, reading, and mathematics skills and is used for placement into initial classes at Arkansas State University–Jonesboro. The test is administered on a computer in the Testing Center, and exams are available a few days each month at  9:30 a.m.  and  1:00 p.m.  Information on obtaining your score reports will be given upon exam completion. Your official score report will be forwarded to the Admissions Office.  We cannot send a score report to another institution. ➤ Visit the ACCUPLACER site Retesting Policy Students who do not achieve the required placement score on their initial test attempt may schedule a retest as follows: 2nd attempt : 7 days after the first 3rd attempt : 30 days after the second 4th attempt : 1 year after the first Before each retest date, students are advised to devote focused time to each subject. All re-testing in  January, May, and August  will be scheduled in one of the following ways: In-person at the A-State Testing Center the week after A-State classes begin Virtual testing  at home with a proctoring company provided by ACCUPLACER (additional $28 fee) Remote testing  at a college or university near you, scheduled through A-State Registration and Payment To register for the ACCUPLACER, pay  $10 per test . This payment is required for all scheduling of the Accuplacer—in person at A-State, virtually at home, or remotely at another University. Once the Testing Center has verified your payment, you will be contacted by email to schedule your appointment. Test fees are  nonrefundable , and rescheduling automatically requires waiting until the next month's testing window. ➤ Pay for ACCUPLACER online Sample Questions To see sample items that illustrate the types of questions students will encounter in the ACCUPLACER placement measures: ➤ Prepare for the ACCUPLACER test Visitor Parking Visitors should park in the hourly paid parking ( green signage ) spaces . Payments are made at the digital pay stations located on the 1st and 2nd levels of the garage . Pay stations accept card payments only . Tow-away zones are strictly enforced. Need directions or parking info? Visit the How to Get Here page for step-by-step driving directions and parking guidance. Contact For questions or scheduling assistance, contact: Kim Price , Testing Center Coordinator kprice@AState.edu (870) 972-2038 Room 3034, Reng Student Union P.O. Box 1945, State University, AR 72467 Testing Fees, Payments, & Policies The A-State Testing Center administers a wide range of exams, each with its own payment process and fee structure. Some exams require payment directly through the test provider’s website, while others—such as ACCUPLACER and CLEP scheduling—require payment through the A-State Marketplace. This page outlines accepted payment methods, scheduling procedures, and important policies related to testing fees and financial holds. A-State Testing Center Fee Payment Policy The A-State Testing Center offers a wide variety of exams.  Most tests require payment  either: On the  test company’s platform , or Through the  A-State Marketplace All testing fees must be paid prior to scheduling a session. Payment Methods For exams requiring payment through the  A-State Marketplace  (e.g.,  ACCUPLACER  and  CLEP scheduling fee ): Accepted: Credit cards  (Visa or MasterCard) Debit cards Electronic checks  (requires routing and account numbers from a personal check) Not accepted: Cash There is  no processing fee  for credit or debit card payments. Once payment is received,  Testing Center staff will contact you  by phone and/or email to schedule your appointment. Payment Issues and Student Holds Payments that are  returned or denied  by your financial institution must be resolved  within 10 days  of testing. Unresolved payments will be reported to the  A-State Treasurer’s Office , resulting in a  student registration hold . This hold will prevent: Dropping or registering for courses Ordering transcripts Applying for graduation Note:  Testing fees  cannot be paid with financial aid  and must be cleared directly by the student. ACCUPLACER Registration and Payment To register for the ACCUPLACER exam: Pay the  $10 per test fee  through the A-State Marketplace ➤ Pay for the ACCUPLACER test online The Testing Center will contact you to schedule your exam once payment is confirmed