The ACT Assessment® measures high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The test covers four core subject areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The science and writing sections are optional and are not included in the student’s Composite score. The ACT is one of the most widely accepted college entrance exams in the United States. The optional ACT Writing Test allows students to demonstrate their writing skills and provides an English Language Arts (ELA) score, which may help strengthen college applications. Register for the ACT . (opens in a new window) Report to Sabal Hall (opens in a new window) (Building #2 on the campus map). Room assignments will be provided by designated staff. For parking, use Lot B1. Parking permits are not required on Saturdays. Access parking via University Boulevard. UTRGV Brownsville Campus Map (PDF, opens in a new window) Report to the walkway next to the H‑E‑B Planetarium (opens in a new window) (Building #30 on the campus map). Room assignments will be provided by designated staff. Parking is available in Lots E12 and E16. Parking permits are not required on Saturdays. Access Lot E12 via Van Week Street and Lot E16 via North 5th Avenue. UTRGV Edinburg Campus Map (PDF, opens in a new window) The ACT without Writing is approximately 3 hours of testing time. The ACT with Writing is approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. Please allow additional time for check-in and post-test procedures. For a complete list of allowed and prohibited items, identification requirements, and acceptable calculators, visit: ACT National – What to Bring on Test Day (opens in a new window) .ACT Information
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The GRE Subject Tests are designed to help graduate school admission committees and fellowship sponsors assess applicants’ qualifications in specific academic fields. These tests also allow students to evaluate their own preparation for graduate-level study. Scores are intended to reflect students’ knowledge of subject matter commonly emphasized in undergraduate programs. Because prior academic achievement often predicts future performance, these scores can help institutions evaluate applicants’ potential for success in graduate study. Since the tests are standardized, scores allow for fair comparison of students from different institutions and undergraduate programs. Some GRE Subject Tests include subscores in addition to a total score, which may help identify individual strengths and areas for improvement and assist students in planning future coursework. GRE Subject Tests are currently offered in the following disciplines: For current information about exam fees, testing locations, and registration details, visit: ETS GRE Subject Tests (opens in a new window)GRE Subject Tests
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PRAXIS II: Subject Assessment tests measure knowledge of specific subjects that K-12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge. There are Subject Assessments, Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Tests and Teaching Foundations Tests.
The PRAXIS II Subject Assessments include:
- Subject Assessments. These assessments measure general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge. They include both multiple-choice and constructed-response test items.
- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Tests. These assessments measure your general pedagogical knowledge at four grade levels: Early Childhood, K-6, 5-9, and 7-12. These tests use a case study approach and feature constructed-response and multiple-choice items.
- Teaching Foundations Tests. These assessments measure pedagogy in five areas: multi-subject (elementary), English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. These tests feature constructed-response and multiple-choice items.
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PRAXIS Bulletin for Registration Information (opens in new window) The SAT Reasoning Test measures the critical thinking skills needed for academic success in college. The exam assesses how well students analyze and solve problems, reflecting skills learned in school that are necessary for college-level work. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The writing portion includes two subscores. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors and is offered seven times per year in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, and six times per year internationally. Register for the SAT at College Board Students should report to the walkway next to the HEB Planetarium (location number 30 on the campus map). Designated staff will provide room assignments. Parking is available in Lot E12 or Lot E16. Parking permits are not required on Saturdays. Lot E12 may be accessed from Van Week Street, and Lot E16 from North 5th Avenue. The SAT consists of approximately 3 hours of testing time. The SAT with Essay requires approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. Additional time should be allowed for check-in, breaks, and post-testing procedures. For a complete list of approved and prohibited items, identification requirements, and acceptable calculators, visit: SAT Test Day Information SAT Test Information
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