Testing Center

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Closures

Testing is available Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 3:00pm.

Please schedule at https://www.zanestate.edu/test 

The Testing Center is currently: OPEN.

Video Entry System Effective 3/18/2024

ATTENTION! IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING ENTERING COLLEGE HALL TO TEST:
Effective Monday, March 18, 2024, Zane State College building doors will be locked, and all visitors/guests, including testing candidates, will use a video entry system. Please tap the screen located to the right of the front entrance, and, when prompted, be prepared to show photo ID and give testing as reason for entry. This proactive step ensures a safer environment for everyone on campus. Thank you!

Welcome to The Testing Center

 

 

The Testing Center is conveniently located within the Welcome Center of College Hall on the Zane State College campus. With professional staff dedicated to helping others succeed, the Testing Center offers a comfortable setting for college and professional examinations.

Zane State College Testing Center

The Welcome Center, College Hall

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

testingcenter@zanestate.edu

Schedule an appointment: https://www.zanestate.edu/test

740.588.5000

What to Expect

Zane State College understands that stress sometimes comes with testing. The Testing Center strives to provide a calm, welcoming, and professional space, so you can focus on doing your best.

Current Zane State students who wish to speak with a professional to address test anxiety are encouraged to contact our Student Life Assistance program. For more information visit our Counseling page.

Students who wish to utilize testing accommodations should meet with Accessibility Services prior to testing. For more information visit Accessibility Services.

Appointments are strongly recommended. There is no guarantee of walk-in testing. Please click here to reserve your seat.   

We look forward to seeing you! 🙂

Tests Offered

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All Tests

  • CLEP
  • ALEKS
  • Accuplacer
  • Pearson VUE 
  • ZSC Class Exams
  • Ohio End-of-Course Exams 
  • BMCA & ZSC Classes, Credit by Exam
  • Exams for Other Universities/Colleges
  • Meazure Learning (formerly Scantron)
  • Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) COMING SOON!

Accuplacer

ACCUPLACER is a series of tests that evaluates skills in reading, writing, and math. Learn more here. This exam helps place new students into ZSC courses or qualify them for College Credit Plus (CCP). A ZSC Student Services Advisor or CCP Advisor reviews scores and helps make appropriate recommendations for course registration.  

  • Schedule your ACCUPLACER.
  • Prepare with ACCUPLACER Test Prep Resources.
  • Complete the ACCUPLACER Student Consent for Release of Scores and return to the Testing Center (for scores to be sent to another college or university).
  • Please know your social security number or SSID when you come to The Testing Center. This will be used as an Accuplacer test identification number.
  • There is a $10 fee for each retake within one year. Please schedule as a retake and pay at the Business Office (downstairs in College Hall). 
  • ALL Accuplacer testers are required to present photo identification. Proper identification includes state ID, driver's license/permit, or student ID.
  • IMPORTANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION: If you are a middle or high school student who does not have photo ID, please complete the Accuplacer ID form with your school counselor. Click here for the Accuplacer ID form with instructions.

ALEKS Math Placement

ALEKS is a web-based program used to determine a student’s readiness for mathematics courses. Upon taking the initial test at The Testing Center, students can then continue to use the program to work on skills and later retest for attempts at a higher course placement. A ZSC Student Services Advisor or CCP Advisor will review scores and help make appropriate recommendations for course registration. 

BMCA Credit By Exam

Click here to schedule your BMCA exam. Click here for the credit-by-exam application form.

  • Students must complete the Credit-by-Exam Application and pay the $50 fee prior to testing. Applications are available in The Testing Center or by clicking the link above.
  • Credit-by-exam is available for BMCA 1020, BMCA 1050, BMCA 1110, and some additional courses upon request and approval.
  • BMCA exams may be taken only once. 
  • Students must score a 60% or better to earn credit.
  • For BMCA 1020, a book is available for study. It can be checked out from the Testing Center.
  • For BMCA 1110 (Keyboarding), students must type 30 words-per-minute in five minutes with five errors or fewer (unlimited attempts in one hour).

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

CLEP exams provide opportunity to earn credit for introductory courses and move to more advanced courses sooner, saving time toward your degree (CLEP, 2023).

  • Please register and pay at the CLEP website here.
  • Please bring your printed CLEP "ticket" and a government issued ID to The Testing Center.
  • Please note: CLEP recommended scores are not always the required scores for college credit.

Meazure Learning (formally Scantron)

If you’re in an industry that either requires or encourages you to maintain accreditation or regulatory standards, we can help (Meazure Learning, 2023).

  • View the list of testing programs provided by Meazure Learning.
  • Prepare for your Meazure Learning test.

At The Testing Center:

  • Candidates should bring their Meazure Learning confirmation email.
  • Candidates must present a government-issued photo ID with signature.
  • Candidates will sign the Meazure Learning Honor Code at The Testing Center.
  • No items are allowed in the testing room. Lockers are available for personal items.

Other Colleges/Universities

The Testing Center proctors exams for other colleges and universities. Before testing, arrangements must be made with a student's home college or university. 

Pearson Vue

Zane State College is a certified Pearson VUE Testing Center. 

  • Please schedule and pay for your test through Pearson Vue at Test-taker home - Pearson VUE.
  • Candidates must bring proper identification as required by the test sponsor.
  • Candidates will sign a corresponding rules agreement form and may have their photo taken before testing.
  • Candidates are not permitted to take items into The Testing Center. Lockers are available for personal items.

ZSC Proctored Exam

Proctoring is available for ZSC class make-up exams, in-person exams for online classes, and instructor-scheduled exams. 

  • Schedule a ZSC class exam. 
  • Please bring your photo ID.
  • Be sure to know your password if testing on Blackboard!
  • While we make every effort to accommodate walk-in testing, it is not always possible. Appointments are encouraged.

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Closure

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January 6, 2025

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ZSC TESTING CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025. PLEASE RESCHEDULE ONLINE OR EMAIL testingcenter@zanestate.edu.

THANK YOU & STAY SAFE!