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
The University System of
Georgia requires that all students obtaining a degree have possess literacy
competence in certain reading and writing skills. Students enrolled
in an undergraduate baccalaureate degree program leading to a degree
must pass the Regents' Test to graduate. ALL students (Freshmen and
transfer) will test during their first semester at SPSU.
Students may exempt Reading Test requiremnts by scoring at or above specified scores on the following examinations:
• Regents' Reading Test exemption score: 61
• SAT-I Verbal exemption score: 510
• ACT Reading exemption score: 23
Students may exempt Writing Test requirements by scoring at or above specified scores on the following examinations:
• Regents' Essay Test exemption score: 2
• College Board Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition
exemption score: 3
• College Board Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and
Composition exemption score: 3
• International Baccalaureate (IB) higher-level English exemption
score: 4
• SAT II English Writing exemption score: 650
• SAT Reasoning Test, Writing Section exemption score: 560
• SAT Reasoning Test, Writing Section exemption score: 500 (only
for students who also have at least a 510 on the SAT Reasoning Test,
Critical Reading Section).
• A score of at least 24 on the ACT Combined English/Writing exam;
• A score of at least 22 on the ACT Combined English/Writing for
students who also earned an ACT Reading score of at least 23.
SAT and ACT scores may not be "mixed-and-matched." For example,
if a student uses SAT scores to exempt reading the student may not use
ACT to exempt the essay.
- The following four exemptions for the Regents' Writing requirement
are available only for students who entered USG institutions before
Summer 2008:
o SAT Reasoning Test, Critical Reading Section score of at least 530 and a grade of "A" in English 1101, or
o SAT Reasoning Test, Critical Reading Section of at least 590 and a grade of "B" in English 1101, or
o ACT English score of at least 23 and a grade of "A" in English 1101, or
o ACT English score of at least 26 and a grade of "B" in English 1101
(SAT or ACT scores must be from a national administration. Scores from
institutional SAT or residual ACT tests will not be acceptable for this
purpose.)
Additional Information:
Students who fail the test
must retake it the following semester in which they are enrolled..
It is highly recommended that students visit the Regents' web site at www.gsu.edu/rtp. Here, students will find advice on how to write successful essays, how NOT to write failing essays, and be able to see a complete list of current Regents' writing test topics.
Students may also visit
the ATTIC tutoring center where they can review materials relating to
the test and get help from tutors.
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 J,
Room 253
jlindsay@spsu.edu
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