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Northwest Missouri State University

Testing Dates

Institutional Testing Dates

Northwest Missouri State University
For 2007-2008

We are an authorized testing center for a number of state and national testing companies. We offer various examinations such as ACT, C-Base, GRE, Praxis Series, CLEP, MAT, GED and School Leaders Licensure Assessment. Advanced registration is required and forms may be obtained at the Wellness Center or by calling (660) 562-1220.

Address inquiries concerning Institutional Testing to:

Kelley O'Riley, Administrative Secretary
Counseling Center, Institutional Testing Office - Wellness Center
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1220 

Saturday Test Dates

Registration booklets with application forms for the following examinations are available from the Counseling Center. Please observe registration deadlines printed in these booklets.

ACT (American College Test)

Date Time Location
September 15, 2007 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
October 27, 2007 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
December 8, 2007 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
February 9, 2008 8 a.m.

Colden Hall 3rd Floor

April 12, 2008 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor

GRE* (Graduate Record Exam)

Date Time Location
October 6, 2007 8 a.m. Valk Lobby
November 3, 2007 8 a.m. Valk Lobby              

* subject tests only

C-BASE (College Basic Academic Subjects Examination) 

Download the C-BASE Registration form here

Registration Fee $60.00 payable to Northwest Missouri State University

Date Time Location
September 22, 2007 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
December 1, 2007 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
January 26, 2008 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
March 15, 2008 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
June 21, 2008 8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor   

PRAXIS Testing 

Date Time Location
September 8, 2007
SLLA, ParaPro (Session I)
8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
November 17, 2007
SSA, ParaPro (Session I)
8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
January 12, 2008
SLLA, ParaPro (Session I)
8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
March 15, 2008
ParaPro (Session I)
8 a.m. Colden Hall 3rd Floor
April 26, 2008
SSA, ParaPro (Session I)
8 a.m. Valk Lobby
June 14, 2008
SLLA, ParaPro (Session I)
8 a.m.    Colden Hall 3rd Floor

SLLA stands for School Leaders Licensure Assessment
SSA stands for School Superintendent Assessment

** If you are requesting special accommodations because your Primary Language Is Not English (PLNE), you must test on these test dates only.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

Examinees registering for General Exams need to register two weeks prior to testing, but those registering for Subject Exams must register three weeks prior to testing. Call the Administrative Secretary at (660) 562-1220 to register.

Cost:

MAT (Miller Analogies Test)

Call the Administrative Secretary at (660) 562-1220 to register. Seating is very limited; therefore, you are encouraged to schedule early.

Cost: $45.00

GED (General Education Development Test)

Application forms are available from the Adult Basic Education Office, located in Thompson Ringold or from:

Mr. Bill Poteet
Director of Adult Basic Education
State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Post Office Box 480
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

Applications must be sent to Mr. Bill Poteet at the above address. Upon receipt of authorization, examinees must call the Administrative Secretary at (660) 562-1220 to schedule an appointment to test. Seating is very limited, therefore you are encouraged to schedule early.

Cost: $20.00 to the State Department of Education (sent with application), $ 20.00 cash or money order only to Northwest Missouri State University (paid at the time of testing).

Special Editions: Special editions of the GED Tests and special accommodations for candidates with documented physical and learning disabilities will be made available upon request. Call the Administrative Secretary at (660) 562-1220 in advance to make arrangements or obtain further information.

GED Tests will be administered on the following dates:

Date (2007) Time Location
April 26, 2007 8 a.m. Wellness Center
June 7, 2007 8 a.m. Wellness Center
August 2, 2007 8 a.m. Wellness Center
September 6, 2007 8 a.m. Wellness Center
October 4, 2007 8 a.m. Wellness Center
November 1, 2007 8 a.m. Wellness Center
December 6, 2007 8 a.m. Wellness Center

Date (2008) Time Location
February 7, 2008 8 a.m. Wellness Center
March 6, 2008 8 a.m. Wellness Center
April 3, 2008 8 a.m.      Wellness Center        

All examinees must be at the Wellness Center, no later than 8:00 a.m. on the days of the exam. Since facilities for testing are limited, it is very important you notify the testing office if you cannot make your scheduled test date.

All Other Tests

Tests such as those given for teacher accreditation in other states, testing for other institutions, scholarship applications, or employment purposes, etc.

Cost: Varies, depending upon test administered.

Northwest Missouri State University belongs to KC REACHE, an alliance of Kansas City area colleges and universities. KC REACHE colleges and universities have opened their testing centers to all KC REACHE students. If your online instructor requires you to go to campus to take exams, you can utilize a testing center nearest you by taking your exam at another member campus. Visit www.kcreache.org to find out how you can take advantage of these privileges.