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ACT - American College Test

American College Test
Description MU Testing Services administers an ACT Residual Program, which means that the scores for ACT tests taken with us may only be sent to University of Missouri-Columbia and not to any other school or program.
Eligibility Examinees may retake the test after 60 days.
Registration The ACT is offered one Saturday afternoon a month at 218 Parker Hall. Please call (573) 882-4801 to sign up for a specific date.
Fees The fee for the ACT is $85.00, payable in advance. We accept cash, as long as it is the exact change, checks, and money orders made payable to the University of Missouri. Credit cards and student charge are not accepted.
Day of Test A valid photo I.D. is required on the day of the test.
Score Reports ACT test results are mailed to examinees in approximately 10 days following the test and simultaneously to Admissions at University of Missouri-Columbia.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.act.org. Please note that National ACT tests are administered at Rock Bridge High School and Hickman High School in Columbia. Testing at a national site is necessary for scores to be sent to schools other than University of Missouri-Columbia.
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LSAT - Law School Admission Test

Law School Admission Test
Description The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day standardized test required for admission to all 200 law schools that are members of the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The LSAT provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of several factors in assessing applicants. The paper-based version of the LSAT is administered three times a year at the University of Missouri.
Eligibility Examinees may take the LSAT three times in any two year period. This policy applies even if you cancel your score or it is not otherwise reported. However, you may retake the test if a law school to which you are applying requires a more recent score than any you have on record, or approves your retaking the test, and the school provides LSAC with written proof of its requirements or approval no later than the last day of registration for the test.
Registration Registration is through LSAC only and may be completed online or by mail. Information booklets with registration forms are available in the Testing Services office.
Fees The current fee for the LSAT is $115.00. The fee is subject to change.
Day of Test An admission ticket from LSAC and a valid government-issued photo I.D. are required on the day of the test.
Score Reports LSAT score reports are mailed in approximately 4 weeks. Scores can be obtained as early as 3 weeks via e-mail for free or TelScore for a fee of $10.00.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.lsac.org.
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MAT - Miller Analogies Test

Miller Analogies Test
Description The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is an analytical ability test requiring the solution of problems stated as analogies. Most of the analogies on the MAT are verbal analogies, and few are quantitative. It is a computer-based test.
Eligibility Examinees retaking exams should provide an authorization from the Psychological Corporation.
Registration It is offered M-F 9 AM -2 PM. Advanced registration is required since only one computer is available for testing. Please call (573) 882-4801 a couple of days in advance to sign up for a specific date.
Fees The current fee is $100, payable in advance. We accept cash, as long as it is the exact change, checks, and money orders made payable to the University of Missouri.
Day of Test Two forms of I.D. with signatures are required, and at least one should be a valid photo I.D.
Score Reports Scores will be mailed by the Psychological corporation within 3 weeks after the test.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.milleranalogies.com.
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MCAT - Medical College Admission Test

Medical College Admission Test
Description The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, and writing skills in addition to the examinee's knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.
Eligibility Individuals who sit for the MCAT should be preparing to apply to a health professions school. At the time of testing you will be required to sign a statement verifying your intention of applying to a health professions school. If you have attended three or more MCAT administrations, you must apply for special permission to take the MCAT again.
Registration Registration is through MCAT only and may be completed online or by mail. Information booklets with registration forms are available in the Testing Services office.
Fees The current fee for the MCAT is $200.00, subject to change.
Day of Test A MCAT admission ticket and identification card are required to gain admittance to a test center on the day of the test. A valid photo I.D. must also be presented on the day of the test. MCAT also suggests candidates bring at least three soft-lead (No. 2) pencils, an eraser, two ballpoint pens with black ink, and a watch to help pace yourself during the test.
Score Reports Scores are reported in each of the following areas: Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences. Medical college admission committees consider MCAT scores as part of their admission decision process. Score reports are mailed in approximately 60 days.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm.
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OATP - Optometry Admission Testing Program

Optometry Admission Testing Program
Description The Optometry Admission Testing Program (OATP) is conducted by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry for applicants seeking admission to schools and colleges of optometry. The test evaluates general ability and scientific knowledge. Test sections include Natural Sciences (90 min), Reading Comprehension (50 min), Physics (40 min), and Quantiative Reasoning (45 min).
Eligibility Candidates for the OATP should have at least one year of college education, which should include courses in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. Most students, however, elect to complete two or more years of college prior to taking the exam.
Registration The paper-based version of the OATP is offered three times per calendar year at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Registration is through the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) only and may be completed online or by mail.
Fees The current fee for the OATP is $135.00 for a written test, $185.00 for computer-based testing.  This test will switch to computer-based testing after October 15th, 2005.
Day of Test An admission ticket from ASCO and two valid photo I.D.s are required on the day of the test.
Score Reports OATP score reports are mailed in approximately 8 weeks following the test administration.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.opted.org/info_oat.cfm.
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PCAT - Pharmacy College Admission Test

Pharmacy College Admission Test
Description The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) identifies qualified pharmacy students by measuring general academic ability and science knowledge. The PCAT covers 300 multiple-choice questions in 3.5 hours. Five content areas include verbal, quantitative, biology, chemistry, and reading sections.
Eligibility The PCAT is taken by individuals applying to Pharmacy Schools.
Registration The paper-based version of the PCAT is administered twice per calendar year at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Registration is available only through the Psychological Corporation. Candidate Information Booklets may be obtained from our office in 205A Parker Hall, from some pharmacy schools, or by contacting the Psychological Corporation directly.
Fees The current fee for the PCAT is $105.00 with an online application or $125.00 with a paper application.
Day of Test An admission ticket from the Psychological Corporation and a valid photo I.D. are required on the day of the test.
Score Reports PCAT score reports are mailed in approximately four weeks following the test administration.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.tpcweb.com/pse/g-conts0.htm.
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