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Testing Services
CTC CENTRAL CAMPUS TESTING Location: System Services, Building 111, Room 233 Telephone: (254) 526-1254 |
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Introduction
Central Texas College provides an extensive testing program for interested students and residents of the area. For further information and testing dates, individuals are encouraged to contact the Testing Office at the Central Campus address listed in the front of the Catalog.
Valid Photo IDs are required for all examinations
- Please, no children are permitted in the Testing Center.
- If special testing accommodations are needed, contact Disability Support Services at 254-526-1822 or 254-526-1863.
Ability to Benefit (ATB) Test
To be eligible for federal financial aid, the U.S. Department of Education requires that an individual must earn a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. A new to college student without a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and is beyond the state's compulsory attendance age can qualify for financial aid by passing an approved Ability to Benefit (ATB) test and meeting all other federal financial aid eligibility requirements. More...
Entrance Examination - ACCUPLACER®
- About the Assessment: The College Board developed ACCUPLACER® Computerized Placement Tests (CPTs) to provide information about your level of skill in reading, writing, and mathematics. Central Texas College uses this assessment which can help students identify their academic strengths and needs to assist in planning an appropriate schedule of coursework for you at this time.
- Walk-in Testing Hours: Monday-Thursday between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Building 111, Rm. 235
- Scoring: Once you have completed all the sections and close the test, your scores are instantly calculated. You will receive a printed copy of your scores following the completion of testing.
- What to Bring With You on the Test Day: Your student ID number and valid photo identification.
- What NOT to take to the Test: Textbooks, notebooks, dictionaries, calculators, or other papers of any kind are NOT allowed in the testing room. Further, anyone who gives or receives help from another test taker during testing will not be permitted to continue. Cell phones, handhelds, and other devices must be turned off and put away during testing.
- Testing Fee: The nonrefundable testing fee is $20.00 for all and $10 per section. Individuals are strongly encouraged to prepay at the Business Office, Bldg 119 and bring receipt the day of the test. We will gladly accept cash, check or money order.
- Links to review sites:
Before enrolling in classes, we recommend students contact the Guidance and Counseling office for guidance prior to testing. Please bring the advisement slip with you to the test center.
- The Evolve REACH Admission Assessment Examination is required for all students applying for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Transition to Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Program, Paramedic to A.D.N. option, and Vocational Nursing. TSI requirements must be met for Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs. See the HESI instructions/FAQs for this test.
Advanced Standing Examinations
- CTC administers College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) and DANTES examinations, which are nationally prepared tests for students desiring to receive credit for knowledge already obtained. By this means, students may accelerate their college program and take courses at the next higher level. To obtain credit, the student must pass the exam, apply for credit, and have completed a minimum of six semester hours of course work at Central Texas College with a 2.0 GPA. Credit will not be awarded if student is currently or has previously been enrolled in the specific course. Students must submit a written request before credit will be awarded.
- CLEP Examinations with CTC Credit Recommendations
- It is the student's responsibility to know which exam they want to take, which institution will receive the results, and if that institution will award evaluated credit.
- Additional information and a complete listing of exams available for CLEP can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
- Additional information and a complete listing of exams available for DANTES can be found at http://www.getcollegecredit.com/
High School Equivalency Examination (GED Testing)
- Central Texas College offers the General Education Development (GED) examination for those who have not completed a formal high school education and are at least 18 years of age. GED is administered by appointment only. Please call (254) 526-1661 during normal business hours for additional information.
Institutional Challenge Examinations
- Students may request, through the appropriate department chair, permission to take challenge examinations for certain courses. An application for challenging a course must be completed through the department and returned to the Testing Office with the appropriate non-refundable fee. The student will then coordinate with the Testing Office or department for the time and place to take the examination. Students must not have previously enrolled in the course for college-level credit. Those who do not make grade "A" or "B" will not be permitted to repeat the challenge examination for that course at a later time. To obtain credit, the student must pass the examination with a grade of "A" or "B," have completed a minimum six semester hours with a 2.0 grade point average, and submit a request for evaluation.
- Central Texas College also administers tests from other institutions as may be useful to people of the community. Proctoring services are available for a fee and by appointment only. For additional information, students are invited to contact the Testing Office.
- Proctored testing is required for all distance learning courses. Test descriptions and testing timelines are provided by your instructor. Check your course syllabus for details or visit the Distance Education testing page for more information.
Distance Learning Testing
Main Campus Testing Lab Hours of operation for Distance Learning students in the local Killeen area:
- The main campus testing lab is the designated testing facility for local Killeen students, it is not necessary for local students to submit a test proctor submission form.
- Go to the Student Services Building 111, Room 233 or call the main campus lab at 254-526-1289; select Option #1.
- Hours for testing are on a walk-in basis only; we do not schedule appointments for Online Exams.
- Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. (0730) to 7:00 p.m. (1900).
- The building is locked at 7:00 p.m. (1900);
- Testing Office closes at 9:00 p.m. (2100).
- Friday 7:30 a.m. (0730) to 10:00 a.m. (1000).
- The building is locked at 11:30 a.m. (1130);
- Testing Office closes at 11:30 a.m. (1130).
