Testing Services
Columbia College Testing Services offers a variety of standardized testing, and limited ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) testing. Click below to see all applicable information and forms needed for the exams.
Questions can be directed to the Testing Center Administrators at 218 Missouri Hall on the Columbia, Mo. campus. Contact by phone (573) 875-7485 or e-mail at mewarn@ccis.edu.
Practice Tests
Visit www.testprepreview.com to take free practice tests.
ADA Testing Services
Students with documented disabilities can receive various testing services through our office upon registration and approval through the ADA office. The ADA Coordinator can be reached at (573) 875-7626 or in the Atkins-Holman Student Commons (second floor) on the Columbia, MO campus.
Math Placement
Some students are required to take the Math Placement Exam before being able to register for a math course. Typically, these are students who did not take the ACT at all. To inquire about whether you need to take the math placement exam or not, contact the Registration Department.
If you do need to take the exam, it is given M-F, Noon-3:30 p.m. You must schedule the exam at least 24 hours in advance of the exam. The exam is given in two twenty-five minute sections, numerical skills and elementary algebra and is free to all Columbia College students. Study materials are available outside the Testing Services Center in St. Clair. Scoring is completed immediately after the test.
Residual ACT Exam
We give Residual ACT tests to students seeking admission to the college or a particular program with more stringent requirements (ex: Education). The Residual ACT is only valid at Columbia College. The exam costs $30, due at time of registration. One must register at least 2 weeks in advance. Scores are available no later than one week after the exam is completed and sent to the appropriate department (ex: Education or Admissions).
| ACT dates for 2008-2009 | |||
| Date | Time | Location | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2008 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.* | TBA | July 11, 2008 |
| September 20, 2008 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m.* | TBA | September 12, 2008 |
| January 3, 2009 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.* | TBA | December 26, 2008 |
| March 7, 2009 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.* | TBA | February 27, 2009 |
| May 16, 2009 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.* | TBA | May 8, 2009 |
Note: The Testing Coordinator will contact you the week of the exam with
the test
location.
*Examinees should arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. to begin
paperwork.
College Base Exam
The College Base or (CBASE) is required by the Missouri State Board of Education for teacher certification. The exam costs $50, due at the time of registration. One must register at least 2 weeks in advance.
Results are mailed to the Education department and the examinee. Testing Services has no access to scores.
| CBASE dates for 2008-2009 | |||
| Testing Date | Registration Deadline | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2008 | June 6, 2008 | 5 - 9 p.m.* | TBA |
| September 26, 2008 | September 5, 2008 | 5 - 9 p.m.* | TBA |
| December 5, 2008 | November 14, 2008 | 5 - 9 p.m.* | TBA |
| January 30, 2009 | January 9, 2009 | 5 - 9 p.m.* | TBA |
| April 3, 2009 | March 11 2009 | 5 - 9 p.m.* | TBA |
| June 19, 2009 | June 1, 2009 | 5 - 9 p.m.* | TBA |
Note: The Testing Coordinator will contact you the week of the exam with the test location.
*If you are taking the entire exam or English portion, you will need to arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. to begin testing at 5 p.m. If you are taking individual sections, not including English, you will need to arrive at 5:45 p.m. to begin testing at 6 p.m. All examinees must be on time. Proctors will not allow late examinees to test. Proctors may request photo identification at any time.
CLEP Exams
Clep exams are college level examinations through which one can receive college credit for prior knowledge in particular subject areas. For a complete listing visit the testing services office or www.collegeboard.com/clep. Most successful CLEP examinees are students who have work experience in the field of their examination or have taken the examination without completing or transferring the credit. Columbia College Testing Services does not encourage students with any background in a particular field to attempt cramming for an exam. It is often fruitless; as the exams are equivalent to a comprehensive final one might take in a corresponding course.
CLEP exams are scheduled on an individual basis. The total cost of the exam is $85: a $15 scheduling fee and a $70 fee for the actual CLEP test. The scheduling fee is due the day that you register to reserve your testing date and can be paid in the form of cash, check, or money order, and CLEP test fee can be paid the day of testing by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), check or money order made out to CLEP.
Students must register at least one week in advance on a first come, first served basis. Study materials are available through the aforementioned website link, Stafford Library, and in Room 211 in the Atkins-Holman Student Commons.
Proctors will not allow late examinees to test.
Available CLEP Examinations
A list of courses which allow CLEP exams.
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