Testing Services

The Education Center offers a wide array of tests that are available to all active duty marines and navy personnel for free. In addition, we are available to proctor exams for universities, which is a free service that can also be utilized by family members and civil service and contracted base employees.

To schedule a test, please submit a Testing Request Form to the Education Center prior to day of testing. For more information, please contact Missy Dickerson at (928) 269-5614.
 

TESTS OFFERED

ACT
The ACT Assessment test is an admission requirement for some colleges. The instrument consists of a battery of four academic tests that measure academic development in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The Assessment provides scores on the four tests, a composite score, and seven sub scores which provide more detailed information concerning an individual's academic development. Calculators are permitted but not required. The cost, if not funded, is 32.00. Study guides are available at the Education Center, Station Library, or at www.militaryonesource.com.

AFCT
The AFCT (Armed Forces Vocational Classification Test) is a comprehensive test that measures knowledge of science, math, vocabulary, reading, mechanics, electronics, auto mechanics, and clerical skills. This test is used by all branches of the military as a predictor of success when working in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Study guides are available at the Education Center, Station Library, or at www.militaryonesource.com.
*Please note to register for the AFCT, you must bring in a stamped "certified true copy" of your MCTFS Basic Training record that shows your last ASVAB (AFCT) test scores and test date. You must also obtain a letter from your command justifying the reason why you need to take the AFCT. A sample copy of the command letter can be obtained from the Education Center.

View sample letter for Warrant Officer Program.....

CLEP
CLEP consists of a series of examinations that test an individual's college level knowledge gained through course work, independent study, cultural pursuits, travel, special interests, military service schools, and professional development. The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends the minimum score for awarding credit but each institution determines its acceptable score and the amount of credit granted for each examination. CLEP General and Subject examinations are accepted for credit by more than 2,900 colleges and universities. The Education Center offers 15 of the 35 CLEP tests available. Click here for a list of available CLEP tests. Study guides are available at the Education Center, Station Library, or at www.militaryonesource.com.

DSST
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) program is an extensive series of 37 examinations in college subject areas that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examinations in undergraduate courses. ACE recommends 3 semester hours of credit per test. The DSST are very similar to the CLEP tests except that DSSTs' are un-timed but are expected to be completed in about 90 minutes. The Education Center offers 16 of the 37 tests. Click here or visit the Education Center for a complete list of DSST tests available or for study guides. To search for participating colleges and universities click here.

DLAB
The Defense Language Aptitude Battery is an 82 minute test that military services use to measure a service member's ability to learn a foreign language

DLPT
The DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test) is designed for individuals who are already fluent in a specific foreign language needed by the military.

Excelsior
Excelsior College Examinations are used to meet specific college degree requirements of the Excelsior College degrees and are accepted for college credit by over 900 colleges and universities. For a complete list of Excelsior College examination and study guides, please visit their website at www.excelsior.edu. Please note that the Education Center needs to order Excelsior Exams at least 4 weeks in advance.

GED
The GED (General Education Diploma) examination is for individuals who have not completed their formal high school education. The GED test measures knowledge in five different areas: Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. An important feature of the GED Test is an essay that documents the ability to write and communicate effectively. In order to take the GED Test, you must first pass the practice test with a 450 in each of the subject areas.

SAT
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores are used as a college admission requirement and student placement instrument. The SAT is a reasoning test that consists of 10 sections that measure critical reading, mathematics, and writing. DANTES funds one administration for eligible military service members, on either the SAT or the ACT Assessment. The cost if not funded is $45.00. The Lifelong Learning Center does not schedule SAT administrations in July, August, and September as the SAT Program shuts down their scoring system in late summer to prepare for national testing in October. We recommend that you use the ACT during this period. Study guides are available at the Education Center, Station Library, or at www.militaryonesource.com.

TABE
The TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) is a 90 minute multiple choice test that measures an individual's knowledge of math, reading, and language. This test is used to qualify an active duty member with an ASVAB GT score of 99 or below for tuition assistance and for verification of a service member’s reading comprehension level. Study guides are available at the Education Center, Station Library, or at www.militaryonesource.com.