Reid State administers the following testing and assessment services:

• ACCUPLACER (Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
• ACT WorkKeys® (By Appointment Only)
• ATI TEAS(Test of Essential Academic Skills) (Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
• GED® (By Appointment Only)
• Pearson VUE Testing (By Appointment Only)

Testing accommodations must be requested in advance of the exam by calling 251-578-1313 or emailing testing@rstc.edu

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

What to Expect on Test Day:

1. The Testing Location is on the Reid State Evergreen Campus on the second floor of the Edith A. Gray Library, 100 AL Highway 83, Evergreen, AL 36401.
2. Please arrive 10 – 30 minutes early for check-in. Testing begins promptly based on the time of your appointment.
3. You must have a valid driver’s license or a state-issued non-driving ID card with you at the time of testing.
4. Unless otherwise noted, examinees are not allowed to bring calculators, cell phones, or any other devices inside the testing lab.
5. You may want to consider bringing a sweater or jacket with you as room temperatures may vary.
6. Food, drinks and loud talking are not permitted in the testing lab.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Paige Campbell by calling 251-578-1313 or emailing testing@rstc.edu

Reid State uses a three-step process to help determine which core math and English courses first-time college students need on their schedule: 

Step 1 – ACT Scores:
If you’ve taken the ACT in the last 5 years, make sure your scores are on file with Admissions (call 251-578-1313) or admissions@rstc.edu

Step 2 – High School GPA:
If you didn’t take the ACT, your scores are over 5 years old, or they don’t meet placement guidelines, Admissions will review your high school transcript. Your GPA and program of study help determine placement.

Step 3 – ACCUPLACER Test:
If placement can’t be determined by ACT or GPA, you’ll need to schedule the ACCUPLACER test. There is no cost to take the ACCUPLACER the first time.

The ACCUPLACER is a three-part placement test that not timed. It generally takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete all three segments. Scores are usually received on the same day. The ACCUPLACER is not a pass or fail test. Instead, the ACCUPLACER helps us determine placement based on information in the following link: ACCUPLACER Exemption Guidelines

The ACCUPLACER can be proctored through a Zoom Video Call. If you have any questions about the ACCUPLACER test, please contact the testing department at testing@rstc.edu or 251-578-1313.

Reid State also uses the ACCUPLACER for Ability to Benefit (ATB) Testing.

Retesting

A student who wishes to challenge placement results may retest once per calendar year provided there is evidence the student has completed test preparation activities. Additional preparation includes, but is not limited to, academic boot camps, online pre-tests, and placement test applications. There will be a $10 fee for retesting per session. This fee must be paid through the Reid State Business Office, located inside Building 400. For more information, please contact the Business Office Cashier at 251-578-1313.

Free Practice Resources

Click the following link for free ACCUPLACER testing practice resources, such as a practice exam: Free Testing Resources

WorkKeys® is a comprehensive skills analysis and assessment system developed by ACT. The WorkKeys system is used nationwide by employers and educational institutions to identify the skills employees, potential employees, and students require in order to be successful in the workplace. Additionally, WorkKeys can be used to develop and evaluate training and educational needs; thereby, further creating a more effective and efficient workforce.

The WorkKeys® System is a three-part system, which consists of:

• JOB PROFILING– During this process, Job Profilers, certified by ACT, evaluate the key skills and levels of competency required to perform a particular job within a company. The Job Profiler will work with knowledgeable and experienced employees to determine these skills required for successful job performance. 
• ASSESSMENT– Measures the current skills of individuals in three key areas:
  • Communication Assessments – Business Writing, Listening, Reading for Information, and Writing
  • Problem Solving Assessments – Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, and Observation
  • Interpersonal Skills Assessment – Teamwork 
• TARGETED INSTRUCTION TRAINING – is provided to help individuals and employees attain the skill levels required for a profiled job.

Cost: $45 for the full test (all sections as required by employers) and $15 for partial tests. The testing fee is paid to the Reid State Business Office in Building 400 on the Evergreen campus. For more information, contact the Business Office Cashier at 251-578-1313.

Each assessment offers varying levels of difficulty. The levels build on each other, incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. For example, at Level 5, individuals need the skills from Levels 3, 4, and 5. The complexity increases as the quantity and/or density of the information increases. 

Assessments are web-based and most take one hour. They are offered in both English and Spanish. 

ACT WorkKeys Scores are valid for three years from the test date of the assessment.

Contact the Reid State Testing Office to schedule your WorkKeys® exam at testing@rstc.edu or by calling 251-578-1313.

The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is designed to specifically assess a student’s preparedness to enter the health science field. Most likely, you’ve been asked to take the TEAS as part of your basic admissions requirements for your nursing or allied health program. That’s because studies show a consistent link between a student’s performance on the TEAS and future academic success.

The ATI TEAS exam consists of 170 questions, 20 of which are unscored pretest items. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform in class in the areas of:

• Reading
  
• Math
• Science
• English
• Language Usage

How to Register for the TEAS Test:

The cost to take the TEAS test is $85 and must be paid to the Reid State Business Office located in Building 400 on the Evergreen campus. For more information, contact the Business Office Cashier at 251-578-1313. Testing slots are available on a first-paid, first-served basis. 

Once you submit your receipt to the testing coordinator, you can create an account at the following link (and remember your password) for test day: TEAS Test Registration

If applying for the Reid State nursing program, the test must be taken by the nursing application deadline prior to the term in which you are applying. Test scores are valid for up to three years.

Reid State offers the GED® Test on the second floor (Room 205) of the Edith A. Gray Library and Technology Center. To take the test, you must register in advance and make a payment online at GED.com. The full test costs $120, or $30 per section.

Adult Education students who do well in class may qualify for help paying for the test. For more information, contact the Adult Education Director at 251-578-1313 ext. 163 or email testing@rstc.edu.

Questions? Call us at 251-578-1313.

***Testing dates and times are subject to change based upon the Fall calendar of recruitment.

Practice:

The GED Practice Test is available at the following link: GED Practice Test

The college administers a number of professional licensing exams, certification exams, as well as, the GED for Pearson. Students and the general public can go to Pearson VUE's web site to search for and schedule the exam needed. The list of exams are added by Pearson on a daily basis; that is why they recommend using their website to search for available exams. Test takers schedule and pay for exams at the following link: PearsonVUE Testing