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CBASE - College Basic Academic Subjects Examination

College Basic Academic Subjects Examination

Description The College Base Academic Subjects Examination (C-BASE) is designed to measure achievement in general education (English, Mathematics, Social Science and Science). Developed to provide colleges with an accurate assessment of academic progress, CBASE emphasizes concepts and principles derived from course materials. This exam fills the gap between generalized aptitude tests used for college entrance and specialized department exams. As a broad-based achievement test, College BASE assesses basic and enduring knowledge in each of the four subject areas and provides performance rankings in higher order thinking skills (interpretive, strategic, and adaptive reasoning abilities.)
Eligibility Candidates for the CBASE are typically students seeking acceptance into teacher certification programs.
Registration The CBASE is offered in paper-and-pencil version five times a year on Saturdays.   The deadline to register is two weeks prior to the date. Examinees seeking to take the CBASE who miss the registration deadline must take the exam under standby registration rules. Examinees seeking special accommodations must submit an official application at least two weeks prior to the test date. There is a capacity limit for the number of test takers, so please register at your earliest convenience. The test fee is due at the time of registration. Upon registering, candidates will be given a receipt, which also serves as the admission ticket to the test. Candidates retaking the test must indicate what sections they plan to retake during their registration. The test fee is nonrefundable. Registration is available at this link for the C-BASE exam.

The next test date is June 15.

Candidates seeking accommodations must register at least two weeks prior to the test date and submit an official request and appropriate documentation to Testing Services at 4 Parker Hall.  The request form is located in the College BASE student guide available from the Assessment Resource Center.

Important:

The C-BASE will be replaced in September 2013 with a new computer-based exam from Pearson.  Dates after June 2013 will only be offered for those individuals who need to retest on one or more subjects.  No first-time testers will be permitted.

More information about the new exam is available through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Standby registration Examinees who miss the registration deadline but still want to take the CBASE must register as standbys for the test on the day of the examination. A signup list will be available at the day of the exam to register. Testing Services will admit as many examinees as possible, but space is limited. We will admit examinees in the order that they have signed up on the standby registration list. We will start admitting standby applicants once those who have previously registered are admitted. The standby registration fee is $85, payable with check or money order only.
Fees The fee for the CBASE is $78. The late fee is $90, payable at the day of the test. Late fees may be paid by check or money order only. Valid government-issued photo ID is required of those paying late fees.
Day of Test A valid photo I.D. is required on the day of the test. Non-programmable 4- or 6- function calculators are allowed for the math section. Please check the CBASE student guide for details about permissible calculators.
Score Reports CBASE score reports are processed by the Assessment Resource Center (ARC) and mailed to examinees in approximately five weeks.  Scores are not available on-line, by telephone, or by fax.
More Info! For more information, please visit http://arc.missouri.edu/Content/CBASE/CBMO.aspx.
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GED - General Education Development

General Education Development

Description The General Education Development (GED) test is a battery of six multiple-choice tests on subjects covered in high school. This paper-and-pencil exam covers reading, mathematics, social studies, science and writing skills. The writing skills portion includes a essay on a random writing topic. The exam takes about 7-8 hours to complete. Most colleges and employers accept a GED certificate as being equivalent to a high school diploma.
Eligibility Anyone who is at least 18 years old and is no longer enrolled in high school is eligible to take the GED test. Certain conditions apply for those younger than 18. See the the Missouri GED office for more details.
Registration Before taking the GED please contact your local adult education center.  GED classes are available at no charge to Missouri residents.

To take the GED a person must first obtain an Application for Missouri Certificate of High School Equivalence. Applications are available at area high schools, guidance offices, at our Testing Services office, and local Adult Education centers, or at ged.mo.gov.

Complete the application, and send it along with a $20 money order to the Missouri GED Office address listed on the application. The Missouri GED Office in Jefferson City will send you an Authorization to Test with a list of Adult Education centers (for training) and GED Testing sites, and you may then register to take the test. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you will need to complete all the steps listed, and you will also need to contact our office at 573-882-4801 to get further instructions about testing accommodations.

In person registration:  Once you have the Authorization form, bring it and a $20 money order (payable to the University of Missouri) to the Testing Services office at 4 Parker Hall.  Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Mail registration:  If you are unable to bring payment in person you may mail it to Testing Services, 4 Parker Hall, Columbia MO 65211.  Please include your telephone number or email address, and your desired test date.  Registration is not confirmed until you are contacted by a representative of Testing Services to confirm an available date.

Testing fees are not refundable and are not transferable to other test takers or dates.  If you fail to test on your scheduled date for any reason you will have to pay the $20 fee again.

Testing Dates The current dates for the 2013 GED in Columbia are:

January 8 and 16
February 5 and 20
March 5, 20, and 27
April 2, 17, and 24
May 1, 7,  15, 23, and 29
June 4, 12, 19, and 26.
July 9 and 17
August  6 and 21
September 3 and 18
October 1 and 16
November 5 and 20
December 3 and 18


All GED exams begin at 8:00 AM.  Dates are subject to change.
Fees The current fee for the GED is a $20 money order made payable to the University of Missouri - Columbia.  Fees must be paid in advance.  Cash is not accepted.
Day of Test Examinees must present the following in order to gain admittance into the GED test:
    A completed demographic form ( for first time test takers)
    A valid Missouri driver license or Missouri state-issued I.D

    Proof of payment of testing fee

    Candidate Responsibility form (initialed and signed)
    A completed Missouri Options form (Missouri Options students only)
Score Reports GED score reports are mailed in approximately four weeks by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  This is the only way to obtain your GED scores.  Official transcripts are now available only online at http://ged.mo.gov.
More Info! For more information about GED testing or to download an application, please visit http://ged.mo.gov. The standard lunch break is 45 minutes. Test takers may bring their lunches or eat at a local restaurant. This Google map shows various dining facilities near Parker Hall.  Test takers must return after lunch at the stated time. Parking is the responsibility of the test taker.  Information about parking is available here.

The current GED exam will be expiring at the end of this year.  All scores will expire after December 31, 2013.  Starting in 2014 a new GED exam will be in place in Missouri.
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MCET - Missouri College English Test

Missouri College English Test

Description The Missouri College English Test (MCET) is an internal paper-and-pencil exam. The test lasts 40 minutes and consists of 90 questions; a T-score of 55 is required to pass the test.
Eligibility Pre-journalism or journalism students who have received a “C+” or lower in English 1000 are required to pass this test to be considered for admission to the School of Journalism. Examinees may retake this exam one time. Consult with your advisor if you do not pass the MCET after the second attempt.
Registration Advanced registration is required. Examinees must indicate whether they are retaking the exam during registration before taking the exam. Registration is available at this link.
Fees The fee for the MCET is $58 due when registering for the exam.
Day of Test A valid photo I.D. is required on the day of the test.
Score Reports MCET tests will be scored immediately after the exam and will be sent to Admissions at MU.
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NLN - National League for Nursing

National League for Nursing

Description The National League for Nursing (NLN) examinations that are currently being offered at the University of Missouri Testing Office are Normal Nutrition and Pharmacology.

The Normal Nutrition NLN test assesses the student’s knowledge of normal nutrition and nutritional needs throughout the life cycle. The test is administered on-line as a multiple choice type exam. Examinees have up to 150 minutes to complete the exam.

The Pharmacology in Clinical Nursing test assesses the student’s understanding of pharmacological properties of medications and ability to utilize safe practice with medication administration. This exam is given on-line as a multiple choice type exam Examinees have up to 150 minutes to complete the exam.

Eligibility Students in R.N. programs are typical candidates for the NLN (Pharmacology, Normal Nutrition) exams.
Registration Advanced registration is required. Click here to register for this exam.
Fees The current fee for NLN exams is $118.
Day of Test A valid photo I.D. is required on the day of the test.
Score Reports NLN Normal Nutrition and Pharmacology results are available at the conclusion of the exam.  A copy of the score is sent to the School of Nursing.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.nln.org/.
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PRAXIS II - Professional Assessment of Beginning Teachers

Professional Assessment for Beginning Teachers

Description PRAXIS-II is comprised of professional assessments for teacher certification in Missouri and other states. The paper-based version of the PRAXIS-II is administered seven times a year at the University of Missouri.
Eligibility Teaching professionals seeking certification in specific subject areas.
Registration Registration is through Educational Testing Service (ETS) only and may be completed online or by mail. Information booklets with registration forms are available in the Testing Services office. Standby registration is not permitted.
Fees Please go to www.ets.org/praxis/ for registration information and fees.
Day of Test An admission ticket from ETS and a valid government-issued photo ID with signature are required on the day of the test. Examinees must be present in line by the report time. Check your admission ticket for reporting times and locations. Particular exams may be in different rooms other than indicated on the admission ticket. Testing staff will direct examinees to their locations.  You may not be admitted after the report time.  Session I begins at 7:30 AM and Session II begins at 10:45 AM.  Cell phones and electronic/photographic devices are strictly forbidden in the test site.  Possession of either will result in immediate dismissal, cancellation of scores, and no refund.
 Score Reports  As of the September 2009 Praxis administration, all candidate score reports will be available online only. Paper score reports will no longer be produced and candidates will not be mailed a paper score report. Candidate score reports will be posted by 5:00 PM EST on the Approximate Score Report Dates listed on the back cover of the Praxis Bulletin, which can be downloaded from the ETS website. Candidates are able to view their scores for 45 days after being posted. Score reports can be downloaded and printed. There will be no fee for this service.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.ets.org/praxis/.  A limited number of Praxis II subject exams will be available on computer beginning in September 2010.  Most Praxis II exams will remain available only as a paper-based exam.
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CLEP-College
Level Examination Program

College Level Examination Program

 


Description The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program of credit-by-examination that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit for achievement acquired through previous study, personal experience, adult learning, and other sources. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EXAMS!
Eligibility It is important that students check with their academic advisors on the types of courses and number of credits that can be applied towards their program of study PRIOR to making an appointment and completing the CLEP exam. Only students who have fewer than 90 semester hours of college credit are eligible to take CLEP exams. In the majority of cases, the University of Missouri only accepts subject exams; general exams are usually NOT accepted. Click HERE for the University of Missouri-Columbia's policies. Students can retake the same CLEP test after 6 months.
Registration Click here to register for a CLEP exam at MU.
Fees The fees for each CLEP test are $135, which MUST include a payment of $58 to the University of Missouri AND a $80 check or VISA, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express payment to CLEP on the day of the test.  The $80 fee is made payable to CLEP.
Day of Test Two forms of photo I.D. are required on the day of the test.  One form of ID must be government issued and include a photograph and signature.
Score Reports CLEP unofficial test results are available immediately upon the completion of the test.  Official results will be sent to the designated institution at a later date by ETS.
More Info! For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.com/clep.



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November 16, 2011