Testing Services

Tests Offered

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Academic Placement Exam (ACCUPLACER)

Students planning to enroll in math and/or English classes at TMCC and who do not have current (less than two years old) ACT/SAT test scores, should take the ACCUPLACER placement exam. The academic placement exam used at TMCC is the ACCUPLACER and is a computerized placement exam that provides information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. The exam is not a "pass" or "fail" exam and offers an accurate measurement of your academic skills to help you excel in your educational goals.

The ACCUPLACER exam is available on a walk–in basis Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please check our testing services calendar for additional extended hours and days. This exam is also a required enrollment step for new, degree-seeking students. ACCUPLACER sample questions can help give students an idea of what to expect on the exam.

Results of the exam are instantaneous. Students will receive a score report that contains basic information to help them interpret the final scores and will indicate the course placement for math and English. All exam sections (except of the WritePlacer Plus) are scored on a scale of 20-120. Meeting with an academic adviser will help ensure that you enroll into the correct classes.

Note: If you are a new student, you must submit an application for admission prior to taking the any placement test.

Ability to Benefit (ATB) ACCUPLACER Placement Exam

The U.S. Department of Education has identified a list of commonly administered standardized tests, any one of which an individual who is a non-high school graduate can take to demonstrate that she or he has the intellectual ability to benefit from a college education. Each test has a pre-determined passing score. TMCC uses only the ACCUPLACER placement exam to prove ability to benefit. This test is required to receive financial aid if you do not have a high school diploma.

ACCUPLACER Dental Hygiene

The dental hygiene ACCUPLACER test is a computerized placement exam that evaluates the candidate's reading comprehension level, sentence structure and grammar skills using an essay format. A breakdown of what ACCUPLACER scores are needed can be obtained in the TMCC Dental Hygiene AS Degree Brochure PDF icon.

CLEP

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. There are over 2,900 colleges that grant credit and or advance standing for CLEP exams. Go online College Board link to find more information regarding the different CLEP exams.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant exam is for students who have completed the training and are eligible to take the state board exam.
See also: Nursing Program

Health Education System, Inc. (HESI)

HESI A2 Admission Assessment is part of the application process for the TMCC RN program. HESI is a computerized test. Please allow approximately six (6) hours to complete the examination. Pre-registration is required.

Non-TMCC Proctored EXams

TMCC Testing Services is available for individuals needing to take a non-TMCC proctored exam. This service is offered by appointment Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and requires individuals to fill out thea TMCC Testing Proctoring Request form. It is the student responsibility for contacting the instructor and ensuring that the test, password and all instructions are sent to TMCC’s Testing Services prior to the test date. Please contact TMCC Testing Services if your test requires a computer program to be downloaded.

Students will be charged $20 for every two-hour block permitted for the test. TMCC Testing Services will provide students with scratch paper and pencils, all other testing material will be the responsibility of the student.

Radiology Technician Program Assessment Exams

Students admitted to the Radiologic Technology Program will take a total of three assessments during the program. The first program assessment examination will be upon selection to the program (pre-program testing), the second will be after completion of the first year (mid-program testing), and the final will be after completion of the program (post-program testing). All assessment examinations are completed on the computer. Pre-registration is required.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

TMCC is an official testing facility for the TEAS exam. Information regarding the TEAS test can be found on the ATI Web site.