Testing Programs

The most commonly available examination programs include:

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – With CLEP, you can earn college credit at over 2,900 colleges and universities. The American Council on Education recommends 3-12 semester hours of credit depending on the particular CLEP exam. CLEP examinations measure knowledge of basic concepts, principles, relationships, and applications involved in various subject areas. Over 1,300 National Test Centers located on college campuses offer the computer based CLEP eCBT testing program. DANTES funds the CLEP eCBT for eligible military personnel at National Centers.
• DSST – The nationally recognized DSST Program allows students to receive college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as from outside reading, on-the-job training, or independent study. 
• ACT – The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests. 
• SAT – The SAT is a standardized test used widely for college admissions. The SAT measures literacy and writing skills that are needed for academic success in college. 
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – GRE is a commercially run standardized test that is an admission requirement for many graduate schools. The exam focuses on testing abstract thinking skills in the areas of mathematics, vocabulary, and analytical writing.
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) – Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer adaptive standardized test in mathematics and the English language for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies. Business schools commonly use the test as one of many selection criteria for admission into an MBA program.
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT) – Law School Admission Test is an examination administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) that attempts to measure logical and verbal reasoning skills. Note: There is a testing fee for LSAT examinations.
• The PRAXIS Series (tests for teacher licensing certification) – Praxis test is one of a series of teacher certification exams written and administered by the Educational Testing Service. Various Praxis tests are usually required before, during, and after teacher training courses.