Currently Stanislaus State is only hosting the ATI TEAS Exam remotely.
You can find additional information for exams held off campus on the list below.
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Test Descriptions
| Acronym |
ACT |
| Full Name |
American College Test |
| Description/Purpose |
For college admission. The California State University (CSU) has temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year. |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
www.act.org |
| Test Score Transcripts |
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| Acronym |
ALEKS PPL |
| Full Name |
Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces |
| Description/Purpose |
California State University, Stanislaus will now use an ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) mathematics assessment to determine readiness for Math 1070 (College Algebra), 1080 (Trigonometry), 1100 (Precalculus), and 1410 (Calculus I). |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See the Mathematics department |
| Website |
www.csustan.edu/math/assessment-tests |
| Acronym |
ATI TEAS |
| Full Name |
(Assessment Technologies Institute) Test of Essential Academic Skills |
| Description/Purpose |
For admission to a nursing program (and some colleges) |
| Test Given Here |
Yes, computer-based only (not paper and pencil) |
| How to Register |
See the website below and click on "Register for TEAS" Choose "CA State Stanislaus TEAS" for this location |
| Website |
https://www.atitesting.com/Home.aspx |
| Acronym |
CBEST |
| Full Name |
California Basic Education Skills Test |
| Description/Purpose |
For those wishing to teach K-12 in California. |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
www.cbest.nesinc.com |
| Acronym |
CSET |
| Full Name |
California Subject Examinations for Teachers |
| Description/Purpose |
The CSET has been developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for prospective teachers who choose to or are required to meet requirements for certification by taking examinations. |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
www.cset.nesinc.com |
| Acronym |
CLEP |
| Full Name |
College Level Examination Program |
| Description/Purpose |
For meeting some lower-division (G.E.) requirements. Applicants to Stan State should consult the catalog or Evaluations (located in MSR 120) at 667-3264. |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
http://clep.collegeboard.org/register/exam |
| Acronym |
MCAT |
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| Full Name |
Medical College Admission Test |
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| Description/Purpose |
The Medical College Admission Test is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing skills in addition to the examinee's knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. |
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| Test Given Here |
No |
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| How to Register |
See website below |
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| Website |
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| Test Score Transcript |
https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-scores/ |
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| Acronym |
PRAXIS |
| Full Name |
Praxis Series |
| Description/Purpose |
The Praxis I® tests measure basic academic skills, and the Praxis II® tests measure general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills. |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
http://www.ets.org/praxis |
| Test Score Transcript |
www.ets.org/praxis/scores |
| Acronym |
RICA |
| Full Name |
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment |
| Description/Purpose |
Required to clear a multiple subject teaching credential |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
www.rica.nesinc.com |
| Acronym |
SAT |
| Full Name |
Scholastic Assessment Test |
| Description/Purpose |
For college admission. The California State University (CSU) has temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year. |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
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| Test Score Transcript |
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| Acronym |
TOEFL |
| Full Name |
Test of English as a Foreign Language |
| Description/Purpose |
For college admission for those whose high school education was not in English. |
| Test Given Here |
No |
| How to Register |
See website below |
| Website |
http://www.ets.org/toefl |
| Acronym |
WPST |
| Full Name |
Writing Proficiency Screening Test |
| Description/Purpose |
On March 12th, 2020, the California State University Chancellor’s Office issued a memo stating that all Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) testing be immediately suspended.
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| Test Given Here |
No. All future WPST administrations have been canceled. Please email GWAR@csustan.edu with questions. |
| How to Register |
See website below for transcript information |
| Website |
www.csustan.edu/wpst/ |
| Test Score Transcripts |
https://www.csustan.edu/gwar |
