Students who need to take an assessment test for academic advisement but live outside the State of Florida may make arrangements with the Testing Center to have the ACCUPLACER Next-Generation assessment sent to a local proctor. The ACCUPLACER Next-Generation consists of the following academic subjects; English, Reading, and Math. Students may schedule an alternative testing location by calling (850) 201-8282.

• ACCUPLACER Next-Generation can be administered remotely by appointment. TSC uses the ACCUPLACER to test advanced math skills for students seeking to bypass College Algebra, in an attempt to enroll in high-function math courses. Please contact the Testing Center at [email protected] if you believe you are in need of this service.  
• Accuplacer Study Guide

Fees:

• First attempt for advisement taken on TSC campus: No Fee
• Retake for advisement taken on TSC campus: $4
• Request for the first attempt for advisement taken at another institution: Proctor's Fee
• Request for a retake for advisement taken at another institution: Proctor's Fee

The Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is a computerized adaptive assessment that is used to determine the mastery level of students in the academic areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.

• The PERT is administered on an appointment basis Monday through Friday. The PERT is an untimed assessment, but please allow a minimum of three hours for testing if you plan on taking all subjects: reading, writing, and mathematics.
• The PERT is offered Monday through Friday on an appointment basis. Monday through Friday examinees may make an appointment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to begin testing. 
• If an examinee is not satisfied with their PERT results they may retake the PERT after 14 days. 
• The PERT exam is currently offered on Monday through Friday by appointment at the following times; 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The PERT exam is also available for remote testing opportunities, for that outside of the tri-county area. Please contact the Testing Center at [email protected] to receive information on how to take the PERT remotely.
• PERT Study Guide 

Fees:

• First attempt for advisement taken on TSC campus: No Fee
• Retake for advisement taken on TSC campus: $4

 Adult Education Students must take the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) before starting class. This test helps us understand your beginning level, so you can be registered for the correct classes.

• The TABE is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. on an appointment basis.  
• The three parts of the TABE are Reading Comprehension, Language Arts, and Math.
• To access resources to help you study for the TABE test. Please check with Adult Education Development in Workforce Development building 38.

Fees:

• TSC applicant: $25
• Applicant for other institutions: $25
• This fee will cover two attempts at each section of the TABE test. All fees may be paid at the Testing Center, FPAC224.  All payments at this time will be card only.

Resources: 

• Click here to access the TABE study guide.

Tallahassee State College offers Pearson Vue testing services.  Appointments for Pearson Vue assessments will need to be made with the assessment sponsor or with Pearson Vue directly and may be administered at our location.

• Assessments can be registered for at: Pearson Vue
• Examples of assessments are: GED, Cisco Technologies, CompTia, Basic Abilities Test, National Strength and Conditioning, Childcare Accreditation, and Pharmacy Technician.
• This service will not be available during holidays and college closures. 

Fees:

• None

CLEP tests are timed academic assessments offered by College Board and proctored at Tallahassee State College. CLEP tests offer course completion credit, for general education courses used to complete a college degree. Examinees will be tested on the materials that are covered in those courses.

• CLEP exams are currently offered on Monday by appointment at the following times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
• Students may earn credit in subjects such as College Algebra, College Composition, American History, Biology, and Foreign Languages. Please look here for the full list of TSC Credit By Exam.   
• CLEP tests will be offered at Tallahassee State College on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fine and Performing Arts building, room 211.
• CLEP tests can be registered for at https://clep.collegeboard.org/. 

Fees:

• Sitting fee per attempt of an assessment: $10
• Payment to College Board CLEP program can be made at clep.collegeboard.org: $89
• DANTES-funded military and military-approved candidates (first attempt): No Fee
• All fees may be paid at the Testing Center, FPAC224.  All payments at this time will be card only.

In accordance with Florida Statue 1007.25 and Florida Administrative Code, Rule 6A-10.02413, Tallahassee State College will be offering the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) for completion of an Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree.

PASSING SCORE is 60% to meet requirement.

• Weekly testing for the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (face-to-face) and Tuesdays and Fridays (remote) by appointment.
• Appointments will be scheduled for a one-hour window,w though examinees may take as much time as needed. 
• In-person testing blocks for Tuesdays-Thursday will be 9 a.m.,10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
• Remote testing blocks will be 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The FCLE will consist of questions from four main subjects:

• American Democracy
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Founding Documents
• Landmark Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Actions

Study Material may be found at:

• Florida Civic Literacy Study Guide
• Florida Department of Education Resource Page

Fees: None