Standardized Tests Offered
(alphabetical)
Note: We administer a long list of standardized tests, many of which have several common names. To ease navigation, we have included keywords for each exam, which your browser can search. In the top-left bar of your browser, click: Edit→Find.
| AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) |
| Test Purpose: |
Test to become a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) |
| Details: |
Visit www.aama-ntl.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact AAMA www.aama-ntl.org
Our Site Code: 0203 |
| Keywords: |
AAMA, CMA, medical, assistant |
| ATB Ability-to-Benefit |
| Test Purpose: |
For students who lack a high school diploma or GED and want to enroll in college. |
| Details: |
Note: We offer the Compass Placement Test (English + Math) in place of the ATB. Inform testing personnel that you need to take a placement test for ABT purposes. |
| How to Register: |
No appointment necessary; just walk in during our office hours. |
| Keywords: |
placement, ability, benefit, Ability-to-Benefit, ATB, high school, diploma |
| ACAT (Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation) |
| Test Purpose: |
ACAT offers the following credentials:
ABA (Accredited Business Accountant/Accredited Business Advisor),
ATA (Accredited Tax Advisor),
ATP (Accredited Tax Preparer), ECS (Elder Care Specialist), International Accredited Business Accountant |
| Details: |
Visit www.acatcredentials.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact ACAT www.acatcredentials.org |
| Keywords: |
ACAT, ABA, ATA, ATP, ECS, accounting, tax, accountant |
| Bar Exam |
| Test Purpose: |
Examination to determine qualification to practice law in Alaska |
| Details: |
Visit www.alaskabarexam.com |
| How to Register: |
Contact the Alaska Bar Association www.alaskabarexam.com See calendar for exam dates |
| Keywords: |
Bar, law, legal, attorney, MPT, MBE |
| CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
Testing agency: IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) www.iaap-hq.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact IAAP www.iaap-hq.org See calendar for exam datesOur Site Code: 02110 |
| Keywords: |
CAP, IAAP administrative, administration |
| CLEP (College Level Examination Program) |
| Test Purpose: |
Assessment test on a variety of subjects, people may take more than one. Gives full college credit that UAS accepts for a set range of courses (e.g. history). UAS accepts credit for all available CLEP tests. |
| Details: |
Testing agency: College Board90 min, computer-based testVisit www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html |
| How to Register: |
Contact us to make an appointment. |
| Keywords: |
CLEP, college |
| CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
Testing agency: IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals)
Visit www.iaap-hq.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact IAAP www.iaap-hq.org See calendar for exam datesOur Site Code: 02110 |
| Keywords: |
CPS, IAAP, secretary, office, secretarial |
| DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) |
| Test Purpose: |
DANB offers the following exams: CDA (Certified Dental Assistant), COA (Certified Orthodontic Assistant), OA (Orthodontic Assisting),(CDPMA)Certified Dental Practice Management Administrator. |
| Details: |
Visit www.danb.org/main/examinations.asp |
| How to Register: |
Contact DANBwww.danb.org/main/examinations.asp See calendar for exam dates. Our Site Code: 0235 |
| Keywords: |
DANB, dental, assistant, dentist, orthodontic |
| Electronics Technicians Exams |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
Testing Agency: ETA (Electronics Technicians Association)Variety of exams Visit www.etainternational.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact ETA www.etainternational.org |
| Keywords: |
electronics, technicians, technician, network, communications, telecommunications, satellite, wireless, ETA |
| ELSES (Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Services)
/ NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
ELSES was formed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) to assist U.S. engineering and surveying licensing boards with the national exam registration process.Visit www.els-examreg.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact ELSES/NCEES www.els-examreg.org See calendar for exam dates. |
| Keywords: |
ELSES, NCEES, engineering, engineer, surveying, surveyor |
| EPA 608 |
| Test Purpose: |
Certification Exam for Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technicians, Federal Clean Air Act – Section 608 |
| Details: |
Testing agency: ESCO Institute Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires all persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of appliances and equipment that contain regulated refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques.
Visit www.escoinst.com/Training/Epa608.aspx |
| How to Register: |
Contact us for scheduling. |
| Keywords: |
Environmental Protection Agency, air conditioning, refrigeration, technician, Federal Clean Air Act, EPA, 608, refrigerator, AC, air conditioner |
| ETA International Certification (Electronics Technicians Association) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
FCC Examinations (Elements 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)Certified Electronics Technicians Exams ETA Specialty Certifications Visit www.eta-i.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact us for scheduling. |
| Keywords: |
FCC, ETA, electronics, electronic, technicians, technician, satellite, fiber optics, computer, network, web, wireless, communications |
| FAA Examinations (Federal Aviation Administration Tests) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
Testing company: LaserGradeVarious FAA examinations: Aircraft dispatcher, airline transport pilot, aviation mechanic & examiner, commercial pilot, flight engineer, flight instructor, instrument pilot & instrument instructor, inspection authorization, military competence, parachute rigger & examiner, pilot examiner, private pilot, recreational pilot, sport pilot. Visit www.lasergrade.com |
| How to Register: |
Contact us for scheduling.
Our Site Code: 99802 |
| Keywords: |
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, pilot, aviation, flight, parachute, instrument, LaserGrade |
| FCC Tests (Federal Communications Commission Tests) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
Testing Company: LaserGrade (or ETA)Radio & Law Operating Practice (Element 1)General Radiotelephone Operator (Element 3)Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator (Element 5)Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator (Element 6)GMDSS Operator (Element 7) - (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System)Ship Radar Techniques (Element 8)GMDSS Maintainer (Element 9) Visit www.lasergrade.com |
| How to Register: |
Call us for scheduling.
Our Site Code: 99802 |
| Keywords: |
Federal Communications Commission, FCC, LaserGrade, radio, radar |
| GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) – general |
| Test Purpose: |
Graduate school admission exams. The general GRE measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills. |
| Details: |
Paper and Pencil Test |
| How to Register: |
Consult gre_registration_info.pdf See calendar for exam dates.Our Site Code: 19018 |
| Keywords: |
graduate school, GRE |
| GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) – subject |
| Test Purpose: |
Graduate school admission exams. The GRE Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in8 specific fields of study: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Literature in English; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology. |
| Details: |
Paper and Pencil Test |
| How to Register: |
Consult gre_registration_info.pdf See calendar for exam dates.Our Site Code: 19018 |
| Keywords: |
GRE, graduate school, subject |
| HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) |
| Test Purpose: |
HRCI offers four certifications for HR professionals:
PHR (Professional in Human Resources) SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) PHR-CA and SPHR-CA (PHR with state certification in California and SPHR with state certification in California) |
| Details: |
Visit www.hrci.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact HRCI www.hrci.org |
| Keywords: |
Human resources |
| LSAT (Law School Admission Test) |
| Test Purpose: |
Law students admission exam |
| Details: |
Visit www.lsac.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact LSAC www.lsac.org See calendar for exam dates.Site Code: 9916 |
| Keywords: |
law, legal, lawyer, attorney, LSAT, LSAC |
| MAT (Miller Analogies Test) |
| Test Purpose: |
Required for admission to some graduate schools. |
| Details: |
Testing agency: Pearson
The MAT is a high-level mental ability test requiring the solution of problems stated as analogies.
Visit www.milleranalogies.com/ |
| How to Register: |
Contact us for scheduling.
Our Site Code: 4784 |
| Keywords: |
Miller, Miller, Analogies, MAT |
| MECP (Mobile Electronics Certified Professional) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
Computer-based examVisit www.mecp.com |
| How to Register: |
Contact MECP www.mecp.com |
| Keywords: |
MECP, mobile, electronics |
| MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination) |
| Test Purpose: |
Part of the Bar Examination required by most US jurisdictions. The purpose of the MPRE is to measure the examinee's knowledge and understanding of established standards related to a lawyer's professional conduct. |
| Details: |
Testing agency: ACTVisit www.ncbex.org/multistate-tests/mpre |
| How to Register: |
Contact ACT www.act.org/mpre/servicesSee calendar for exam dates.Site Code: 0153 |
| Keywords: |
MPRE, ethics, responsibility, lawyer, bar |
| NCEES – see ELSES |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
ELSES was formed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) to assist U.S. engineering and surveying licensing boards with the national exam registration process.Visit www.els-examreg.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact ELSES/NCEES www.els-examreg.org See calendar for exam dates |
| Keywords: |
ELSES, NCEES, engineering, engineer, surveying, surveyor |
| OAT (Optometry Admission Test) |
| Test Purpose: |
Testing Company: ASCO (Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry)Admission test for optometry schools and colleges – to become a doctor of optometry. |
| Details: |
Visit www.opted.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact ASCO www.opted.org Our Site Code: 04930 |
| Keywords: |
eye doctor, optometry, optometrist, health, eye care |
| ParaPro Assessment |
| Test Purpose: |
Testing Company: ETSParaPro Assessment measures the reading, writing, and math competency of prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. It also measures the ability to apply these competencies when assisting in classroom instruction. Visit www.ets.org/parapro |
| Details: |
Not required for teacher’s aides in Alaska |
| How to Register: |
Contact ETS www.ets.org/paraproOur Site Code: 05313 |
| Keywords: |
ETS, assistant, teacher, teaching, parapro assessment, professional, classroom, instruction, education |
| PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
Testing Company: Harcourt AssessmentVisit www.pcatweb.info |
| How to Register: |
Contact Harcourt www.pcatweb.info See calendar for exam dates.Our Site Code: 0500 |
| Keywords: |
pharmacy, PCAT, pharmaceutical |
| PRAXIS (Professional Assessment for Beginning Teachers) |
| Test Purpose: |
Teacher certification test |
| Details: |
Session 1: 7:30 a.m.Session 2: 10:45 a.m.Session 3: 2:15 p.m.Visit www.ets.org/praxisSpecial arrangements possible for non-native speakers of English. See PLNE. |
| How to Register: |
Contact ETS www.ets.org/praxisSee calendar for exam dates. Site Code: 05313 |
| Keywords: |
PRAXIS, education, teaching, teacher, pedagogy |
| PTC (Professional Testing Corporation) |
| Test Purpose: |
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| Details: |
They offer a wide variety of certification (medical and administrative)Visit www.ptcny.com/PTC/Clients.html |
| How to Register: |
Contact PTC www.ptcny.com/PTC/Clients.html |
| Keywords: |
PTC, Professional Testing Corporation, medical, administrative, health |
| SCAT (School and College Abilities Test) |
| Test Purpose: |
The SCAT measures specific abilities in the verbal and quantitative areas. This test provides information essential for making general decisions concerning level and pace of instruction. For all grade levels. |
| Details: |
For more information cty.jhu.edu/gifted/dcc/SCAT.html |
| How to Register: |
Contact cty.jhu.edu/gifted/dcc/SCAT.html |
| Keywords: |
SCAT, abilities, ability, level, grade, school |
| SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) |
| Test Purpose: |
Admission Test for private high schools |
| Details: |
Visit www.ssat.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact www.ssat.org See calendar for exam dates.Our Site Code: Z594 |
| Keywords: |
SSAT, secondary school, private, high school |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
| Test Purpose: |
The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English-language test in the world. |
| Details: |
Testing Company: ETS Paper&pencil testVisit www.ets.org/toefl |
| How to Register: |
Contact ETS www.ets.org/toeflSee calendar for exam dates. Our Site Code: X070No more standbys |
| Keywords: |
Toefl, English, foreign, language |
| WorldatWork Professional Exams |
| Test Purpose: |
They offer a wide variety of online tests with a focus on tests for administrative professionals |
| Details: |
Visit www.worldatworksociety.org |
| How to Register: |
Contact WorldatWork www.worldatworksociety.org |
| Keywords: |
WorldatWork, world, work, professional, administrative |
