Tests Not Offered By APSU
The following tests are not administered at APSU. For your convenience, we have provided links to information and/or registration websites for each.
The COMPASS assessment has been discontinued by the provider as of November 30, 2016. If you took the test at Austin Peay and would like to request a copy of your scores please go to Request Placement Score Report.
The GED Tests are designed to measure skills and concepts generally associated with
four years of regular high school instruction. The GED Tests measure an individual’s
knowledge in science, math, social studies, reading, and writing, including an essay
that assesses the ability to write and communicate effectively. General information
about the GED Tests can be located on the Tennessee Adult Education website.
The GED is administered locally at the CMCSS Greenwood Complex on Greenwood Avenue. For further information on taking the GED or GED practice tests, you may contact the Greenwood Complex at (931) 542-5040.
Results / Score Reports / Transcripts
- APSU no longer maintains records for individuals who took the GED at APSU. To request duplicate transcripts or diplomas, please visit the Diploma Sender link on the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development website.
Additional Information
- For information about preparation courses administered in Montgomery County, TN, please call (931) 542-5040.
The HiSET test is designed to determine a candidate's attainment of academic knowledge
and skills equivalent to those of a high school graduate. Information from the HiSET
program also will help identify areas in which candidates are career-and college-ready,
as well as areas in which additional preparation may be needed (University of Iowa
ITP). General information about the HiSET can be found at hiset.org.
Beginning late September 2014, the HiSET will administered locally at Workforce Essentials, Inc. through the Tennessee Career Center. For more information, please call (931) 905-3539.
The GMAT® exam is a standardized assessment that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. General information about the GMAT® can be located on the GMAT website.
Results / Score Reports / Transcripts
- For more information or to request duplicate transcripts or diplomas, please visit “Sending Your Scores to Schools” on the GMAT website.
Additional Information
- For information regarding test preparation, please visit "Preparing for the GMAT" website.
General Test
The GRE General Test measures skills that have been developed over a long period of
time and are not necessarily related to any particular field of study. The test is
composed of Verbal Reasoning (V), Quantitative Reasoning (Q), and Analytical Writing
(AW) sections. The General Test is offered as a computer-based test in the United
States. General information about the GRE can be located on the GRE website.
NOTE: The GRE General Test is currently offered just off the APSU campus at the Prometric Testing Center, 220 Forbes Avenue. To schedule a GRE exam at Prometric, go to www.prometric.com or for more information, call (931) 647-2003.
Subject Test
The GRE Subject Tests are paper-based tests in eight subject areas including Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Subject Tests measure achievement in specific subject areas and assume undergraduate majors or extensive background in those disciplines. General information about the GRE can be located on the GRE website.
Results / Score Reports / Transcripts
According to GRE Board policy, scores are reportable for 5 years following testing.
Score reports are sent to the examinee and to the examinee-designated recipients 10
to 15 days after testing. Examinees can view their scores online approximately 15
days after testing. Examinees who take the computer-based GRE can view unofficial
Verbal and Quantitative scores immediately following the test; however, because of
the essay scoring process, examinees will not be able to view the Analytical Writing
score. Examinees who take the paper-based GRE cannot view unofficial scores on the
test day. Paper-based score reports will be sent to the examinee and to the examinee-designated
recipients within 6 weeks after testing. For more information, please visit “Getting your Scores” on the GRE website. Additional Score Reports must be requested from ETS. For details
please visit the “Additional Score Reports” section on the GRE website.
Additional Information
For information regarding test preparation, please visit “Prepare for the Test” on the GRE website. Workshops are also available on campus.
The LSAT is a half-day, standardized test administered four times each year at designated
testing centers throughout the world. It provides a standard measure of acquired reading
and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of several factors in
assessing applicants. General information about the LSAT can be located on the LASC website.
For information regarding test preparation, please visit "Preparing for the LSAT" on the LSAT website.
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. Scores are reported in Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences. Medical colleges consider MCAT exam scores as part of their admission process. General information about the MCAT can be located on the MCAT website.
Results / Score Reports / Transcripts
- Examinee scores should be released 30 to 35 days after testing. To access your scores, please visit "Get Your Test Scores".
Additional Information
- For information regarding test preparation, please visit "Prepare for the MCAT Exam" on the MCAT website.
The Praxis Series™ assessments provide educational tests and other services that states use as part
of their teacher licensure and certification process. The Praxis I® tests measure basic academic skills, and the Praxis II® tests measure general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills.
Please note: APSU no longer administers PRAXIS exams. To schedule a PRAXIS exam, please contact the Prometric Testing Center at (931) 647-2003.
Refer to the Information Bulletin for more information. All questions regarding exam results and transcripts should
be directed to ETS.
The Scholastic Aptitude Test® (SAT) is a globally recognized college admission test
that lets examinees show colleges what they know and how well they can apply that
knowledge. It tests an examinee's knowledge of reading, writing and math. Most students
who chose to take the SAT do so during their junior or senior year of high school,
and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions.
General information about the SAT can be located on the CollegeBoard SAT website.
Please Note: APSU accepts current SAT scores; however, APSU does not require the SAT for admission. Current ACT or COMPASS/Accuplacer scores (as applicable) can also be used to meet admission requirements for assessment.
Results / Score Reports / Transcripts
- Official score reports are sent to the examinee's designated institution according to the delivery dates posted on the SAT website. To request additional score reports, please visit “Getting Your Scores” on the CollegeBoard SAT website.
Additional Information
- For information regarding test preparation, please visit “SAT Practice” on the CollegeBoard SAT website.
The Senior Exit Exam is a requirement for all seniors graduating with their first Bachelor's degree in any major. The exam must be taken before graduation. To register for the exam, visit the Decision Support and Institutional Research website.
TABE assesses basic reading, mathematics, and language skills. General information about the TABE tests administered at Hopkinsville Community College can be located on the Hopkinsville Community College Adult Education website. The TABE is also offered at the Tennessee Career Center located in the Veterans Plaza on Pageant Lane. For more information regarding taking the TABE at the Career Center, please call (931) 648-5530.
Results / Score Reports / Transcripts
- For information regarding test results, please contact the location where you took the exam.
Additional Information
- For information regarding test preparation, please contact the Hopkinsville Community College Adult Education office at (270) 707-3925.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test measures the ability of nonnative English speakers to communicate in English in an academic setting. It measures how well students can read, listen, speak and write in English in the college or university classroom. General information about the TOEFL can be located on the ETS TOEFL website.
Please visit “Register for the TOEFL Test” on the ETS TOEFL website for more information regarding testing locations and the registration process.
Results / Score Reports / Transcripts
- Official score reports are sent to the examinee and the examinee's designated institution. For more information or to order additional score reports, please visit “TOEFL Test Scores” on the ETS TOEFL website.
Additional Information
- For information regarding test preparation, please visit "Prepare for the TOEFL Test" on the ETS TOEFL website.