On-Campus Testing

ACT (American College Testing)
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)
FOCUS 2
THEA Internet-Based Test

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McMurry University hosts the ACT National test when it is administered on the same date across the country; however, students register and pay for it exclusively through the link below.

ACT

Schedule a Test

Contact Sandy Lane, Testing Coordinator
325-793-4880

  • ACT On-Campus testing is offered to students who want to, or are being recruited to, attend only McMurry University. The On-Campus scores are exclusive to McMurry only and are not shared with other institutions.
  • Fee: $65.00 (subject to change)
  • You must present a current picture ID at check-in
  • Students may bring a calculator up to TI-86, no higher
  • Test administration is in accordance with the procedures defined by the Educational Testing Services (ETS) or the College Board

ACT Test Dates

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The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country. CLEP offers 35 subject examinations that correspond to specific college courses, several of which are listed below. Students planning to challenge freshman-level English Composition, Math, or Foreign Language should do so as early as possible. Results may significantly impact planning for appropriate course sequencing.

CLEP

Schedule a Test

For civilian students or community residents who want to schedule a CLEP exam, please contact:

Sandy Lane, Testing Coordinator
325-793-4880

CLEP List

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FOCUS 2 helps you develop an accurate picture of your personal strengths, needs, and preferences, and will help you create a sound career plan. FOCUS 2 offers valid, reliable, research-based career assessments. Used exclusively by more than 1500 career planning and placement offices nationwide, FOCUS 2 is now available for your use.—contactCareer Development for your login.

When you investigate an occupation, Focus 2 will ask you questions about the specifics, and then summarize your reactions. —tools to help you sort through and narrow down your career options. Review and update your preferred occupations. Compare occupations side by side. A summary report is created for each of your assessment profiles. Detailed occupational analysis reports for every occupation you explore.

FOCUS 2 Portal

THEA IBT Information and Scheduling

The THEA Test consists of three sections: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Each section of the THEA Test is designed to measure a student’s academic skill against an established standard of competence. A student’s score on each section of the test is based on their performance in relation to the skills being tested. Scores are not related to how well other students have performed on the same section.

McMurry offers the THEA IBT by appointment. Call Sandy Lane at 325-793-4880 to schedule.

THEA
Online testing

Off-Campus / Online Testing

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ACCUPLACER is a series of tests that evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and math to help college administrators place them in courses that match their skills.

 ACCUPLACER Student Portal

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The GMAT is a business school entrance exam that lasts nearly 3 1/2 hours, and includes the following four components:

  1. Analytical Writing Assessment—measures your ability to think critically and to communicate your ideas
  2. Integrated Reasoning—measures your ability to analyze data and evaluate information presented in multiple formats
  3. Quantitative Reasoning—measures your ability to analyze data and draw conclusions using reasoning skills
  4. Verbal Reasoning—measures your ability to read and understand written material, to evaluate arguments and to correct written material to conform to standard written English

Local Testing Center:

Pearson Professional Centers-Abilene TX
3444 N 1st Street
Suite 102
Abilene, Texas 79603
United States
Phone:
 GMAT

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The GRE General Test is the most widely accepted graduate admissions test worldwide. One test for both graduate and business school.

 GRE

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The Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) is the exam series for teachers in Texas. The TExES is not an individual test, but refers to all the content tests offered by the state of Texas.

All of the tests in the TExES program contain multiple-choice questions. Some tests also have additional types of questions (e.g., open-ended written or oral responses). For more information about individual tests and test composition, see the Preparation Manual for each test.

NOTE:
A “Content Test” is the specific exam you must take to teach a particular subject in Texas. Every teacher in the state must pass a test demonstrating their knowledge of the subject they will be teaching—this is known as a content test.

The TExES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards) is the umbrella term for all these subject-specific content tests. Think of it like the brand Ford—when someone says, “I drive a Ford,” they really mean they drive a specific model made by Ford. In the same way, when someone says you need to “pass the TExES,” they tell you that you must pass the appropriate TExES content test for the subject area you plan to teach.

 Exams

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The LSAT is an integral part of law school admission. The purpose of the LSAT is to test the skills necessary for success in the first year of law school. Those skills include reading comprehension, reasoning, and writing, and the test results help admission decision makers and candidates alike gain valuable insight as to law school readiness. Studies have consistently shown the LSAT to be the single best predictor of first-year law school performance, even better than undergraduate grade-point average. While LSAC believes the LSAT is important, we strongly encourage schools to include it as just one part of a holistic admission process that considers the skills and lived experience of each candidate.

The LSAT is the only test that helps candidates determine if law school is right for them. Some law schools will accept tests other than the LSAT for admission. However, students who want to maximize their chances for admission and be best prepared for law school are encouraged to take the LSAT.

 LSAT

CLEP or DSST information and reservations for active duty military.

 McMurry/Dyess AFB National Testing Center

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The Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) is a standardized, multiple-choice, computer-based exam central to medical school admissions for more than 90 years. Each year, over 85,000 students take the exam. Nearly all U.S. medical schools—and many in Canada—require MCAT scores, and an increasing number of health profession and graduate programs accept them instead of other standardized tests.

The MCAT assesses the knowledge and skills essential for success in medical school and the practice of medicine, as identified by medical educators, physicians, and students. Exam content is divided into four sections:

  • Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

  • Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

  • Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

  • Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) developed the exam. It is offered multiple times yearly, from late January through September, at hundreds of test sites across the U.S., Canada, and select international locations.

 MCAT