Test and Services Offered
The following tests listed are offered by appointment: ACT, CLEP, SAT, ATI TEAS and TSIA2. Proctoring services are also available for outside institutions or agencies by appointment for a service charge of $15.00.
Test Center Hours
Fall / Spring – Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Summer – Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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For additional information regarding the tests listed, select a section below.
Please direct all testing inquiries and requests to testingbs@howardcollege.edu, or call us at (432) 264-5637. Sheena Stice, the Coordinator of Testing, will be happy to assist you.
The ATI TEAS test is required for the Howard College Vocational Nursing Program and the RN Program. To register for the ATI TEAS and for preparatory information, visit the ATI website at www.atitesting.com. The ATI TEAS test fee is $97.00 before tax.
Pre-registration is required. To register for the SAT test and information about the SAT, visit their website at www.sat.collegeboard.org.
Pre-registration is required. To register for the ACT Test and to obtain further information about the ACT, visit their website at www.actstudent.org.
CLEP tests are offered all year by scheduled appointment. Pre-registration is required. To register, and for information about the CLEP Test, visit their website at http://clep.collegeboard.org/. Payment for the CLEP Test is due at the time of registration. This is also an additional Howard College Administration fee of $15.00 that is due on the day of testing.
To obtain information and preparatory materials about the CLEP Test, click on the Official CLEP Test Resources link below.
For details specific to Howard College course equivalency and score requirements, see the Howard College CLEP Policy Flyer posted below, or follow the link to the Howard College Catalog.
NOTE: The CLEP policies listed here are Howard College CLEP policies. CLEP policies will vary for other institutions. If you are taking the CLEP test for another institution, it is recommended that you contact the other institution about their CLEP policies regarding accepted scores and transfer credit requirements prior to testing.
- Official CLEP Test Resources
- Howard College CLEP Policy Flyer
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (Howard College Catalog)
TSIA/TSIA2 Update
An updated TSIA2 exam will launch on January 11, 2021. The TSIA2 will take the place of the current TSIA exam. If you meet the college readiness benchmarks with the current TSIA exam, the scores will be valid for five years from the date that you took the exam. The same will apply to the new TSIA2 exam. The TSIA2 will differ from the TSIA by having reading and writing combined into one section which will be called the English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) section. The TSIA2 will still have an essay portion and the mathematics section.
The Pre-Assessment (PAA) will still be required before taking the TSIA2. On January 11, the new Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) will be updated for the new exam.
College-Level Classes Taken Without Testing
If you were placed into college-level classes only without taking the TSIA2 due to COVID restrictions, you may be required to take the TSIA2 before the start of the spring semester.
- Students who passed the college-level classes do not have to take the TSIA2.
- Students who did not take a corequisite class and did not pass the college-level class will need to take the TSIA2 before the start of the spring semester..
Please check with an advisor if you have questions.
The TSIA2 Assessment test is designed to help determine your level of skill in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. It provides detailed information regarding your academic strengths and weaknesses.
The TSIA2 tests are offered all year by scheduled appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the testing center at (432) 264-5637. Cost for tests are $12.00 each subject. For more information, see the links below:
TSIA2 PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
A MANDATORY Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) is required before you can test. The Pre-Assessment Activity consists of a Pre-Assessment Video and a Pre-Assessment Quiz.
The PAA can and should be completed prior to arriving at the test center.
When you are ready to begin the PAA please visit https://practice.accuplacer.org/login
OFFICIAL AND FREE TSIA2 STUDY GUIDES & OTHER INFORMATION
TSIA2 Student Resources
TSIA2 Information Brochure
TSIA2 Free Web-Based Study App
TSIA2 Sample Questions
TSIA2 WritePlacer Sample Essays
The Testing Center in Big Spring offers the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE) exam, formally known as the (GED)®. The TxCHSE tests are offered year-round. To register and schedule a test date, go to https://ged.com/ and set up your account. This website gives you access to study guides, test scores, test tips, testing center locations, test day schedules, and more.
If you do not have access to the internet and would like to register for the TxCHSE test call (877) 392-6433.
For help in preparing for the TxCHSE, visit the Adult Education and Literacy page.
The Testing Center at Howard College in Big Spring offers test proctoring for students taking online courses. If not directed here by the instructor, each student should confirm the suitability of the Test Center with the instructor prior to scheduling an appointment.
Due to limited space and resources, testing at our facility will be available by reservations only.
To reserve a date and time call the Testing Center during office hours at 432-264-5637.
Students are required to schedule appointments at least 24 hours or earlier.
*Walk-ins are discouraged. Priority will be given to students with appointments. Those without appointments may not be accommodated.
All examinees will be required to present a non-expired state or federal government ID or a current school-issued ID prior to being admitted into the testing room.
No food, drink, personal electronic devices, or any other non-essential items are allowed in the testing room at any time. Any additional allowable resources permitted on the test are specified by the instructor, and students should be aware of what will be allowed.
The cost for testing is $15 per exam and must be paid in advance through the Business Office. The paid receipt must then be presented at time of testing.
*This testing fee may be waived if the exam is for a Howard College course and the student is a registered Howard College student. Check with the center to see if this applies.
Note: ADA Accommodations requests must be approved first by the ADA Coordinator and then by the instructor before scheduling with the Testing Center. Any accommodations beyond additional time require special staffing and must be arranged well in advance. It is the student’s responsibility to make those arrangements in a timely fashion.