Acronyms and Tests Descriptions

ACT - American College Test
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

ASE - Automotive Services Examination
ASE's mission is to improve the quality of automotive repair and service through the voluntary testing and certification of service professionals. Approximately 400,000 professionals hold current ASE credentials.

CCE - Computer Competency Exam
Demonstrates that a college student has achieved a basic skill level regarding the use and knowledge of computers. The test is composed of 50 multiple choice questions followed by a hands-on exercise using Microsoft Word and the Windows operating system.

CET - Certified Electronics Technician
Associate Level - Any technician or student in electronics may take the associate level exam. The exam is the basic electronics portion of the full credit CET exam and must be passed with a score of 75% or better. This multiple-choice test covers basic electronics, math, DC and AC circuits, transistors and troubleshooting. A successful associate CET will receive a wall certificate valid for four years (extendable for 2 years) and is eligible to join ISCET, the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians.
Journeyman Level - To take one of the Journeyman Specialty exams you must have passed the Associate-level CET exam within the last four years or with ISCET qualified exceptions. Four years total electronics education/electronics industry experience is also required for certification. You may take the Journeyman level exams before you have the requisite experience, but you will not be issued your Journeyman-level certification until the experience requirement is satisfied.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist
The CHES examination is a competency-based tool used to measure possession, application and interpretation of knowledge in the Areas of Responsibility for Health Educators delineated by A Competency-Based Framework for Professional Development of Certified Health Education Specialist (Framework). The exam also assesses the basic competencies necessary for health educators, as defined within the seven areas of responsibility. Consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions, the CHES examination is offered in paper-and-pencil format at college campuses throughout the United States.

CLEP - College Level Examination Program
The College-Level Examination Program®  or CLEP® is the College Board's credit-by-examination program that enables students to demonstrate college-level achievement in 34 different subject areas and receive up to two years of college credit.

CRE - Court reporter Exam

DSST - Dante Subject Standardized Tests
Adult students are often able to test out of some classes. Students are allowed to take Dante's Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) to fulfill elective requirements through. Dantes are allowable only toward the General Studies degrees and cannot be transferred to other academic divisions. The classes show on the transcript as transfer credits. A student may test on any available subject unless they have already completed that course or a similar course.

EIT - Engineers in Training
One of the two exams needed to become licensed as a Professional Engineer.

GED -General Educational Development

GMAT - Graduate Admission Management Test
The  GMAT®  test is used by many graduate schools of business and management as one criterion in considering applications for admission.

GRE - Graduate Record Examination
The GRE ®  General Test measures critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE ® Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study.

LSAT - Law School Admission Test
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day standardized test required for admission to all ABA-approved law schools, most Canadian law schools, and many non-ABA-approved law schools. It provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of several factors in assessing applicants.  The test is administered four times a year at hundreds of locations around the world. Many law schools require that the LSAT be taken by December for admission the following fall. However, taking the test earlier—in June or October—is often advised.

MAT - Miller Analogies Test
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is a high-level mental ability test requiring the solution of problems stated as analogies. It consists of 120 partial analogies that are to be completed within 60 minutes. Those interested in taking the MAT are encouraged to obtain and review a copy of the Miller Analogies Test Candidate Information Booklet which contains complete information about the test. This booklet, which includes information specific to the test, is available through the Miller Analogies website www.milleranalogies.com .

MCAT - Medical College admission Test
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, and writing skills in addition to the examinee's knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. Scores are reported in each of the following areas: Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences. Medical college admission committees consider MCAT scores as part of their admission decision process. Almost all U.S. medical schools require applicants to submit MCAT scores during the application process. Many schools may not accept MCAT scores if taken more than three years ago. Applicants should refer to the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) to determine specific MCAT requirements. The MSAR may be reviewed at many premedical advising offices or purchased from AAMC student publications Web site .

MPRE - Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is required for admission to the bars of all but three US jurisdictions. The MPRE

PCAT - Pharmacy College admission Test
The specialized PCAT identifies qualified pharmacy students by measuring general academic ability and science knowledge. It covers 300 multiple-choice questions over the span of a three-and-a-half hours. Five content areas include: Verbal ( Evaluates general, non-scientific vocabulary with analogies and antonyms in 50 questions), Quantitative ( Checks arithmetic (fractions, decimals, and percentages), reasoning and understanding concepts and relationships, and algebra with 65 questions), Biology (Tests knowledge of principles and concepts emphasizing human biology with 50 questions ), Chemistry (Judges inorganic and basic organic knowledge with 60 questions), Reading (Comprehension asks students to analyze and interpret scientific passages with 45 questions).The PCAT is usually offered in the spring and fall.

PROF - Proficiency Test
Transparent Language provides this opportunity for you to test your proficiency level in various foreign languages. We have based this test on the standard grammar and vocabulary that you would find in any language-learning materials. Unlike achievement tests or other kinds of tests, proficiency tests are not dependent on particular class content, course materials, or language software programs. Instead, a proficiency test is intended to measure your command of a language regardless of your background in that language.

PRAXIS - National Teachers Examination
The Praxis Series TM  Assessments provide tests and other services that states use as part of their teaching licensing certification process. Praxis I ® measures basic academic skills; Praxis II®  measures  general and subject-specific  knowledge and teaching skills; and Praxis III®  assesses classroom performance.

SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test
The College Board's SAT Program consists of the SAT Reasoning Test TM  (SAT) and  SAT Subject Tests TM . The SAT is three hours and 45 minutes long and measures skills in three areas: critical reading, math, and writing. Although most questions are multiple choice, students are also required to write a 25-minute essay. The SAT Subject Tests  are one-hour, mostly multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. These tests measure knowledge of particular subjects and the ability to apply that knowledge. Many colleges require or recommend one or more of these tests for admission or placement purposes.

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
The TOEFL test is a requirement for admission into colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government, licensing, and certification agencies, and exchange and scholarship programs use TOEFL scores to evaluate the English proficiency of people for whom English is not their native language.

TSE - Test of Spoken English
The Test of Spoken English TM  (TSE®), the most widely used assessment of spoken English worldwide, measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to communicate effectively. The test is used for employment, graduate assistantships, licensure, and certification purposes.

WLOE - World Language Other Than English