Advising, Tutoring, Testing/Disabilities, International Student Center, Multicultural Affairs
Advising
SPSU provides a number of testing services that you may need. The following tests are given at SPSU at no charge to the individual:
Math Advisory Test
(MAT)
The math test is given
to all students to determine the level of math placement at SPSU. the
test consists of college algebra and precalculus. MAT scores will determine
the appropriate stating point in SPSU's math sequence. Students must
obtain MAT scores and realize that they are important. Scores can be
obtained from the academic advisor or departmental representative during
an advising session. they may also be obtained from the Testing Director.
Placement is based on the following scale:
If your MAT score is
Then your suggested placement is
23 or
lower on MAT 1 + 2
Math 1111 - College Algebra
24 or
higher on MAT 1 + 2
Math 1113 - Precalculus
26 or
higher on MAT 1 + 2 and
Math 2253 - Calculus or
8 or higher on MAT 3
Math 2240 - Elements of Calculus
Students are eligible
to take any math course at SPSU for which they have met all prerequisites.
However, if students have been awarded credit from SPSU that allows
them to register for a math course higher than the suggested placement,
they should understand that the math scores indicate that they may need
additional assistance to be successful in the course. The ATTIC and
Math HELP Sessions offer free help for students seeking additional assistance.
Regents' Test
Effective August, 2010, SPSU has been exmepted from administering the Regents' Test and will no longer give this test.
COMPASS Test:
Certain students may need to take the COMPASS test, as determined by
the Admissions Office. Students who are directed to take the COMPASS
test should contact the ATTIC (678-915-7903) to schedule a test
time and date. Students need to bring their Admission's letter,
picture identification, and the fee for the test.
Other Tests: Links
Students may wish to use one
of the links below to learn about other national tests:
GRE:
http://www.gre.org
GMAT: http://www.gmac.com
http://www.kaptest.com
LSAT: http://www.lsac.org
MCAT: http://www.aamc.org/students
CLEP: http://www.collegeboard.com/clep
SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/splash
ACT: http://act.org/
Students may also wish to visit
the following site for practice tests:
http://www.testprepreview.com/
CONTACT:
Jon Lindsay
678-915-7903
The ATTIC, Building A (Student
Center)
jlindsay@spsu.edu
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