The SAT and the ACT are designed to assist students, high schools,
colleges, universities and scholarship programs with postsecondary
educational planning and decision making and to provide a channel of
communication between students and these institutions. Because the
subject matter of high school courses as well as grading standards vary
widely, the tests have been developed to provide a common standard
against which students can be compared.
The SAT and ACT measure developed verbal and mathematical reasoning
abilities related to successful performance in college. They are
intended to supplement the secondary school record and other information
about the student in assessing readiness for college-level work.
The SAT I and the ACT college entrance exams are offered to
prospective CSULA students by the
University Testing Center on a monthly basis. These exams are
offered on a residual basis and scores are intended for use by our
campus only. The SAT I and the ACT are offered on selected Wednesdays at
9:00 a.m. Please call the Testing Center for
SAT I & ACT test dates and to register by phone.
The fee for taking the SAT I is $50.00 and the fee for the ACT is
$34.00. Fees are collected on the day of the test. Examinee must show
proof of identification and may use a calculator for the math sections
of both exams.
The SAT I and the ACT are hand scored and reports are submitted to
the CSULA Admissions office by the end of the week. Students may call
the Testing Center for the results of their exam on the Monday following
the test date.
The SAT I can be taken only once on a residual basis. The ACT can be
retaken once every 60 days on a residual basis.
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The purpose of the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) is to evaluate the English proficiency of
people whose native language is not English. the test uses a
multiple-choice format to measure the ability to understand North
American English. The test consists of three sections:
·
Listening Comprehension - Measures ability to understand English as it
is spoken in North America.
·
Structure and Written Expression - Measures ability to recognize
language that is appropriate for standard written English.
·
Reading Comprehension - Measures ability to understand nontechnical
reading matter.
Bulletins for the TOEFL are available outside of the Testing Center
whenever the Library is open. The testing dates are selected by the
computer Test Centers. The TOEFL is now computer based only. For
information regarding taking the TOEFL on computer please refer to the
TOEFL bulletin. Visit the TOEFL online at
www.toefl.org or call 609-771-7100.
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MAT
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is a high-level mental ability test
requiring the solution of problems stated as analogies. It consists of
100 partial analogies that are to be completed in 60 minutes.
Fluency in the English language, a broad knowledge of literature,
philosophy, history, science, mathematics, and fine arts, and the
ability to reason out relationships may contribute to performance on the
MAT.
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is offered on the first Wednesday of
every month at 9:00 a.m. The $50.00 test administration fee is payable
on the day of the exam. The Psychological Corporation mails test results
directly to the examinee within three weeks of the test date. Students
interested in taking the MAT should call the University Testing Center.
GRE and GMAT
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) tests are taken by individuals
applying to graduate schools. The Subject Tests are offered at the
Testing Center and measure achievement in a particular subject are and
assume an undergraduate major or extensive back-ground in that
discipline. Visit GRE online at
www.gre.org or call 1-800-537-3160. For General Tests, please call
1-800-GRECALL.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) measures general
verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that are developed
over a long period of time. It is designed to help graduate schools of
business assess the qualification of applicants for advanced study in
business and management. Visit GMAT on-line at
www.gmat.org or call 1-609-771-7330.
The GRE and GMAT testing programs are administered on computer at
authorized test sites. The University Testing Center has GRE and GMAT
information bulletins available for pick up.
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The Praxis Series program provides tests and other services for
states to use as part of their teacher certification process. The Praxis
Series assessments are also used by colleges and universities to qualify
individuals for entry into teacher education programs. Visit the Praxis
Series on-line at
www.ets.org/praxis or call 1-800-772-9476.
The California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) was developed to
meet requirements of laws relating to credentialing and employment.
California Education Code Section 44252 specifies that you must
demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics
skills in English by passing the CBEST.
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Placement exams are administered in the Testing Center to allow
students to enroll in Chemistry 151 and 101. The Chemistry 151 is
administered on a walk-in basis and can be repeated twice per quarter.
Chemistry 101 is administered at the top of each hour and can only be
taken once each quarter. Calculators are allowed for both of these
exams.
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COLLEGE LEVEL EXAM PROGRAM
Credit is awarded for successful performance in certain examination
of the College Level Examination Program. Four quarter units may be
earned in any of the following examinations, with passing scores as
indicated.
|
Examination |
Minimum
Passing Score |
|
College Algebra |
49 |
|
Calculus with
Elementary Functions |
51 |
|
General
Chemistry |
48 |
Credit for one examination in mathematics may be applied to the
mathematics requirement of the general education program. Credit for
additional examinations is allocated to electives; acceptance for major,
minor, or prerequisite use is granted on approval of the appropriate
academic department of division. CLEP is offered by appointment only.
Call 1-800 257-9558.
CORRESPONDENCE EXAMS
The University Testing Center administers exams for other
universities or institutions upon request. It is the responsibility of
the examinee to make the necessary arrangement to have exams sent to the
Testing Center and to call for an exam appointment. The fee for this
service is $20.00 per hour.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Special testing accommodations are available to students who qualify.
Students should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to
arrange for this service. The Office for Students with disabilities is
located in Student Affairs 115, Phone: (323) 343-3140; (TDD 343-3139);
FAX (323) 343-6429.
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