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Testing ServicesWhy do students come toBrookdale’s Testing Center?Brookdale students come to Testing Services fora variety of tests and assessments:n AccuplacerAll new degree-seeking students must takethe Accuplacer Basic Skills Placement Test.This test provides information about yourlevel of skill in English, and Mathematics andReading. Accuplacer can help determine theEnglish, Mathematics and Reading coursesmost appropriate for you at this time.n Course TestingYour course instructors may have you take anexam in the Testing Center for a variety ofBrookdalereasons. The most common reasons aremake-up exams and retests, or if your courseCommunity Collegeis an alternative delivery course such as videotape, online, television or hybrid courses.Occasionally, exams may be scheduled in theTesting Center because of unscheduled classcancellations.n Career and Personality AssessmentsYour counselor may recommend you takeone of our many career and/or personality assessments. These assessments arealso a requirement of HUD-107. Completedassessments will be sent to your counselor,and you would then discuss the results withthem and how these results will assist youin future educational and career planning.CAR Lower Level, Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543Phone: 732-224-2584Fax: 732-224-1863www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/166.aspAn equal opportunity/affirmative action institution

Meet Our StaffTesting Center Policiesn All students taking Brookdale course tests mustpresent their Brookdale Student ID.Testing services for the communityn You must present a valid permission slip.n Time constraints, including closing times of the Center,will be strictly followed.n Distance Learning*Your home institution will forward your exam to us.You then come to Brookdale’s professionally-proctoredTesting Center and when your exam is completed, wewill return it.n The Testing Center strictly adheres to the AcademicStandards of the College and will report all violations.n Credit by Examination (CLEP, DSST)*These are internet- based tests.Services OfferedSenior Testing Services Technicians(Proctoring fees are charged for these services):n All personal items, including turned-off cell phones,must be placed in lockers.The Testing Center provides proctoring services to bothBrookdale students and the local community.Testing services for Brookdale students:n Accuplacer Basic Skills Assessmentn Make-up and Retestsn Course testing for distance learning courses (includingonline, hybrid, television or videotape courses)n Career and Personality Assessments (Strong, MyersBriggs Kuder, PRF, CareerScope, Jackson, etc.)n Health Science Admission TestsJenna ulie e te Walker732-224-2924pwalker@brookdalecc.edun Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)Certification for Microsoft Word, Access, Excel,PowerpointSupervisorWilliam DeVoe732-224-1973wdevoe@brookdalecc.edun Miller Analogies Tests (MAT)Graduate school admissions test. No appointmentnecessary.ManagerNancy O’Shea732-224-2076noshea@brookdalecc.edun General Education Diploma (GED)Go to www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/889.asp forregistration and preparation information.n PraxisGo to www.ets.org for registration information.n LSATGo to www.lsac.org for registration information*No appointment necessary; check current schedule forservice hours.Testing TimesHours change during term breaks and summer terms; www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/166.asp has up-to-date info.The Basic Skills Placement Test must be started three hours before closing time, and all course testing must be started two hours before closing time. MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Doors Open 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 10:00 am Last Test CourseAdministered 7:00 pm 7:00 pm7:00 pm 7:00 pm3:00 pm 1:00 pmClosed Last AccuplacerAdministered 6:00 pm 6:00 pm6:00 pm6:00 pm2:00 pm12:00 pmClosed Last CLEP/DSSTAdministered 6:00 pm6:00 pm6:00 pm 6:00 pm 2:00 pm12:30 pmClosed Tests Collected 8:45 pm 8:45 pm 8:45 pm 8:45 pm 4:45 pm 2:45 pmClosedBROOKDALE TESTING SERVICESFriday 8:30 am Saturday Sunday 9:00 am Closed Contact us at 732-224-2584 or online at www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/166.asp

OverviewThe Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) servesas the test center for a wide variety of nationaland local tests and testing programs. Testing services offered by the CTCExam ProctoringCOMPASS Placement TestsResidual ACTCLEPComputer-based exams, such as the GRE,MCAT, PRAXIS I, and TOEFLThe Miller Analogies Test (MAT)The MELABDelivery of exams for a variety of commercialtesting vendors such as CastleWorldwide,PAN, and ACT.Pencil and paper national standardizedexams, such as the ACT, SAT, LSAT,PRAXIS II, and GRE Subject TestsFees and method of payment vary by test. TheCTC cannot accept debit or credit cards, but forsome programs that provide online registration,this is the preferred method. The CTC can alsobill student accounts or Vandal Cards for someprograms. No programs accept cash.o Students will need to make arrangementswith the host school (which may requirepaperwork from the CTC) to have testingmaterials delivered to the CTC. The CTCcan accommodate both paper and penciland on-line exams.o The fee for this service is 10 per hour orpart of an hour. This is a per testingappointment fee for all non-UI courses orprograms and non-UI students taking UIdistance online or video courses. UI Exams for UI students:o UI students taking a UI distance, online, orvideo course will be charged a total of 5per credit hour per semester, with a slidingfee schedule available.o UI students who wish to take exams in aquiet environment with minimal distractionsmay make arrangements with theirprofessors to test at the CTC under thesame fee schedule. Note: This is onlyavailable to students who have theadvance written consent of their professors.Further information and registration packetscan be obtained at the CTC.A valid photo ID must be presented at the timeof testing. Students are responsible for verifyingthe ID requirements for their particular exams(many require government issued ID, with bothphotograph and signature).For more information about testing at the CTC,including links to individual testing programs visitour website: www.ctc.uidaho.edu/testingExam ProctoringThe CTC offers space and supervisorypersonnel for proctoring exams for students ormembers of the community who need a securetesting situation. The fees vary as describedbelow. Students should contact the CTC inadvance to arrange proctoring. Distance Learning Exams:COMPASS Placement Tests COMPASS measures students’ skills inwriting, mathematics, and reading (available,but not used by UI). It is used by theUniversity of Idaho for placement in English,mathematics, and chemistry. COMPASS is a computer adaptive test,using the latest assessment technology todecrease testing time without decreasing theaccuracy of results. Results are availableimmediately. The COMPASS is administered on a walkin basis between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday. The cost is 10 pertest for UI students and 15 per test for nonUI students.Residual ACTThe Residual ACT is an on-campus testingprogram for UI enrolled or admitted studentswho are unable to test on a national test date.How it works: The Residual ACT is administered byappointment at the CTC.Unofficial testresults are available within 24 hours. Thetesting fee is 75. The Residual ACT is the same test as theNational ACT without Writing; however,results are reported only to the University ofIdaho. No Student Reports or High SchoolReports are generated, and no AdditionalScore Reports will be generated to reportscores to any other institution.College Level Examination Program (CLEP) CLEP is the most widely used credit-byexamination program in the United Statestoday. By receiving a satisfactory score,students can earn from 3 to 12 college creditsfor each CLEP test taken, depending on theexam subject.Since the exams areadministered on a computer, unofficial resultsare available immediately. The CLEP is administered by appointmentonly and students are responsible for knowingthe CLEP policy of their school (what examsare accepted, how much credit it will earn, themaximum number of credits allowed throughadvanced placement). The fee for the CLEP is 77 (reimbursable formilitary personnel). In addition, there is anadministrative fee of 15 per test for UIstudents and military personnel, or 25 pertest for non-UI students.

The Michigan English Language AssessmentBattery (MELAB) The MELAB is a measure of Englishproficiency offered as an alternative to theTOEFL. The MELAB is offered once per month andstudents register directly with the CTC. The exam costs 120. Students pay the CTC 60 at the time of registration. They payMELAB an additional 60, which can be paidon the day of the exam.Pencil and paper basednational standardized exams The ACT, SAT, LSAT, PRAXIS II, GRESubject, and other tests are given on specificnational test dates on Saturdays in pencil andpaper format. To register for these tests youmust contact the programs directly. Fees vary by exam.For More Information More information on all testing programs isavailable on our website:www.ctc.uidaho.edu/testingComputer-Based Testing Programs Fees and registration process vary by exam. Testing is conducted by appointment, with some exams on a fixed date model (testingvendors sets dates and times available) andothers on a continuous delivery model (CTCsets dates and times available).GRE General Test and PRAXIS I: schedulingis available online through ETS or at the CTCand is continuous (typically Monday-Thursdaymornings).MCAT and TOEFL: scheduling is onlinethrough AAMC and ETS; testing is offered onspecific dates.MAT - Miller Analogies Test (an alternative tothe GRE accepted by some schools):scheduling is available through the CTC andis continuous.Other: The CTC also contracts with a numberof testing vendors (ACT, CastleWorldwide,PAN, etc.) to provide a variety of certificationand employment examinations. Examples ofthese examinations are ACE PersonalTrainer, TSA Screener, Association of SocialWork Boards and the Foreign Service OfficerTest. Scheduling is through the individualtesting vendor and testing is continuous. If you have questions about these or any othertesting programs we would be happy to assist you.We can be reached at (208) 885-5138 or in ouroffice, Mary E. Forney Hall, Room 301.HoursAcademic School YearMonday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Summer7:30 a.m. – Noon/1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Counseling & Testing CenterMary E. Forney Hall, Room 301(Formerly Continuing Education Bldg.)1210 Blake Avenuewww.ctc.uidaho.edu(208) 885-6716Fax: (208) 885-4354Limited mobility accessible.Counseling& TestingCenterTestingServices