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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.

If test anxiety is interfering with your ability to succeed, please contact Heather Merry M.Ed., PCC, Student Services Support Counselor by calling 740.588.1293, emailing hmerry@zanestate.edu, or scheduling online here.

• CLEP
• ALEKS
• Scantron
• Accuplacer
• Credit by Exam
• ZSC Class Exam
• Ohio Graduation Testing (OGT)
• Franklin & Other University Exams
• Health Occupations Aptitude Exam

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.
• Please know your social security number when you come to the Testing Center.
• ALL Accuplacer testers are required to present photo identification. Proper identification includes state ID, driver's license/permit, or student ID. If you are a middle or high school student who does not have photo ID, please complete the Accuplacer Student ID Form with your school counselor.

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

• Schedule a ZSC class exam. 
• While we make every effort to accommodate walk-in testing, it is not always possible. Appointments are highly encouraged.

The Testing Center proctors exams for other colleges and universities, including Franklin University.  

• Schedule a proctored exam.

Credit-by-exam is available for BMCA 1010, BMCA 1020, BMCA 1050, and BMCA 1110.

Students must complete the Credit-by-Exam Application and pay the $50 fee prior to testing. Forms are available in the Testing Center or from a student's program advisor.

Carefully read the exam application for testing policies.

CLEP was created to help individuals with prior knowledge in a college course subject earn their degree efficiently and inexpensively (College Board, 2021). 

• Learn what score is needed on each test to receive credit at Ohio colleges and universities (individual school requirements may differ).
• Register, pay the registration fee, and print a registration ticket at the CLEP website.
• Schedule your CLEP at the ZSC Testing Center.

To schedule a HOAE, please contact the Testing Center at 740.588.5000, or email testingcenter@zanestate.edu.

The Health Occupations Aptitude Exam is required for admission into these selective programs:

• Medical Laboratory
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Radiologic Technology

General Information:

• There will be a $60 exam fee collected by PearsonVUE (the company that provides the exam). 
• Click here to download a practice exam and learn about ZSC "Get Your App Together" workshops
• YOU WILL NOT register until you receive an email from PSB (the company that owns the exam) the day before your scheduled test.
• You CAN register for a testing date at the ZSC Testing Center by clicking here.

At the Testing Center:

• Scratch paper and pencils will be provided.
• Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled exam.
• Please know your PearsonVUE username and password.
• Candidates must present a current, unexpired government-issued photo ID. 
• Accommodations must be approved through the Testing Center and PearsonVUE.

Scantron provides testing and training design, development, and delivery services to certification and licensure organizations, corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, and trade and professional associations (Scantron, 2021).

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

At the Testing Center:

• Candidates should bring their Scantron confirmation email.
• Candidates must sign the Scantron Honor Code.
• Candidates must present a government-issued photo ID with signature.
• No items are allowed in the testing room. Noise cancelling headphones may be allowed if requested through Scantron in advance.

All testers must sign in, accept the integrity policy, and present photo ID. Some tests may require additional identification or information.

Items such as the following may not be used during testing unless specifically authorized:

• Cell phones
• Calculators
• Computers/Tablets
• Smart watches/Fitbits
• Cameras/Recording devices

Accommodations/Accessibility Services

The Testing Center provides accommodations and accessibility services for students who require them. Please indicate any need(s) when scheduling. Most accommodations require 24 hours notice, and proper documentation is required for requests to be honored. For information about accommodations and accessibility services at ZSC, please click here.

Read & Write, a text-to-speech program, is available for testers with qualifying accommodations. Students may also utilize the program to study or work on homework assignments. To use Read & Write for homework in the Testing Center, please click here and schedule under "Other."