Testing Services
Pulaski Technical College Testing Services administers various assessments and approves college credit earned through credit by examination programs.
- Testing Center Information
- COMPASS
- Nurse Entrance Test (NET)
- Foreign Language Placement Exams
- Proctored Exams for non-PTC students
- Credit by Examination
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
COMPASS The COMPASS is a group of computerized placement tests by the American College Testing (ACT) placement programs. Pulaski Technical College uses the COMPASS to place students into courses that match their current skill level in reading, English and math.
Who is required to take the COMPASS?
- First-time entering freshmen seeking a degree, certificate or general studies for transfer.
- Students planning to take English, math or courses that require English or math as a prerequisite.
- Students who have taken the ACT, ASSET or COMPASS more than five years ago and have not since completed a math or English course. Students who do not have a GED and who have not graduated from high school.
Who is not required to take the COMPASS?
- Students who submit ACT, ASSET or COMPASS scores no more than five years old to the Admissions Office.
- Students who have received a "C" or better in college English or math courses. An official college transcript should be on file in the Admissions Office.
- Non-degree seeking students who wish to enroll in a class other than English or math for personal interest only.
There is a non-refundable $10 fee to take all three sections of the COMPASS or a $5 fee for any one section. The COMPASS is an untimed test; however, approximate time to complete the test is two hours. It is administered on a walk-in basis every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. except when the campus is closed. Please arrive at least two hours prior to test center closing to allow adequate time to complete the assessment (6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 11 a.m. on Saturdays).
Photo identification is required. The COMPASS is scored and the results given immediately following testing. Based on scores, students may be required to enroll in certain classes. Students who have a disability requiring accommodation should contact Disability Support Services at least one week before arriving for the test.
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Additional information, sample questions and calculator use guidelines are available at the ACT Web site http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html
Nurse Entrance Test (NET)
The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) is required of all applicants to the Pulaski Technical College Practical Nursing program. The NET is composed of a reading comprehension test, a mathematics test, and additional information such as social interaction skills and learning styles. Delete sentence
Applicants to the Pulaski Technical College Practical Nursing program may apply to the program between September 1 and March 31 of each year for application for the following fall class. The NET may be taken twice in each application year. Net scores used for application to the PTC Practical Nursing program are only valid when taken within the last 2 years. Those taking the NET for other institutions may take the NET any time throughout the year during open lab hours.
The NET is a timed test and takes approximately two and one half hours to complete. It is administered on a walk-in basis every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. except when the campus is closed. Please arrive no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and no later than 10 a.m. on Saturdays to allow adequate time to complete the test. Photo identification is required. Test results are available immediately.
There is a non-refundable $30 fee for the Nurse Entrance Test.
Click here for additional information about the PTC Practical Nursing program and the Nurse Entrance Test.
Nurse Entrance Test study guide
Foreign Language Placement Exams (SCAPE)
The Spanish Computer Adaptive Placement Exam is designed to measure current skill level in Spanish to place students in the correct Spanish course level. It is administered on a walk-in basis every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most students finish within 10-30 minutes. There is no fee. Photo identification is required. Results are available immediately.
Students do not earn credits by taking the SCAPE. The test allows placement into Spanish courses without meeting prerequisite Spanish courses depending upon skill level.
Spanish (SCAPE) Scores and Course Placement:
| 0-227 | SPAN 1311 | Elementary Spanish I |
| 228-305 | SPAN 1312 | Elementary Spanish II |
| 306-394 | SPAN 2311 | Intermediate Spanish I |
| 395-464 | SPAN 2312 | Intermediate Spanish II |
Proctored Exams for non-PTC Students
Proctored online or pencil and paper exams for those that are not currently enrolled at Pulaski Technical College are assessed a $25 fee per exam. Exams can be scheduled during open test center hours by contacting the testing center office at (501) 812-2220.
Credit by examination may be obtained through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Advanced Placement Program (AP) and DANTES DSST exams. PTC uses the following policies for awarding college credit by examination to students:
- Students must be currently enrolled before CLEP, AP or DANTES credit can be posted to the transcript.
- Students may earn a maximum of 30 hours of credit by examination.
- No grade is awarded for credit and credit is not calculated in the grade point average.
- Credit will not be awarded if the class has been taken and a grade earned.
Official copies of CLEP, AP or DANTES score reports should be sent directly to the Counseling and Advising Services office. No credit will be awarded until official score reports are received and approved.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Pulaski Technical College does not administer CLEP exams but does accept some CLEP tests for credit.
Registration and test center location
CLEP tests accepted at Pulaski Technical College (PDF)
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Score reports for AP exams should be sent directly to the Pulaski Technical College Counseling Services office.
AP Tests accepted at Pulaski Technical College (PDF)
DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support)
DANTES tests are usually taken by those in the military but they are also available to non-military persons. DANTES also offers DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs). DANTES score reports should be sent directly to the Pulaski Technical College Counseling Services office, 3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118.
DSST’s accepted for credit at Pulaski Technical College (PDF)
Contact
Pulaski Technical College
Testing Services
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Phone: (501) 812-2220
Fax: (501) 812-2733