The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
Students Required to Test:
PLEASE NOTE:
If you plan on utilizing the testing center on Saturdays or after 6 p.m. on weeknights, testing fees must be paid by credit card, money order or check.
All degree-seeking first-time-in-college students and all college credit certificate-seeking students who wish to register in 12 or more cumulative credits must take the PERT. Such students may not register for any credit course at Seminole State until they have a set of complete scores on file. This includes students who hold only a vocational credit certificate.
How Do I Prepare for placement testing?
Information, practice exams and other resources are available on the PERT Practice Web page.
When and Where Can I Take the Test?
The placement test is offered on a walk-in basis at any Seminole State Assessment and Testing Center. Please click your preferred testing location for exam hours:
If you are retaking all or part of the placement test, you must purchase the appropriate refresh booklet(s) from the Seminole State Bookstore. You must show your work in the booklets and present your work book to the Assessment and Testing Center before you can retake the test. Visit the PERT Refresh page for more information about placement test retakes.
Is There a Fee to Test?
- First-time testing for Seminole State students: Free!*
- Test retakes for Seminole State students (partial or complete tests): $10*
- All tests for non-Seminole State students: $25*
* Prices are subject to change. Payments received in the form of credit card, check or money order. No Cash accepted.
What Do My Scores Mean?
Use the tables below for help interpreting your CPT (CLM) or PERT scores. Test scores must be less than two years old to be valid.
| Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) |
|---|
| |
Score | Result/Course Placement |
| Reading Skills |
50 - 60 |
- TABE for reading placement or PERT refresh
|
|---|
| 61 - 83 |
- REA 0007C: Developmental Reading I or LOEP for EAP placement
|
| 84 - 103 |
- REA 00017C: Developmental Reading II or LOEP for EAP placement
|
| > 104 |
- ENC 1101: English I (no prep reading required)
|
| Writing Skills |
50 - 89 |
- ENC 0015C: Developmental Writing I or LOEP/writing test for EAP placement
|
|---|
| 90 - 98 |
- ENC 0025C: Developmental Writing II or LOEP/writing test for EAP placement
|
| > 99 |
- ENC 1101: English I (no prep writing required; writing test required for EAP students)
|
Math
Skills |
50 - 60 |
- TABE for math or PERT Refresh
|
|---|
| 61 - 95 |
- MAT 0018C: Developmental Mathematics I or MAT 0022C: Developmental Combined
|
| 96 - 112 |
- MAT 0028C: Developmental Mathematics II
|
| 113 - 122 |
- MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra
|
| 123 - 150 |
- MAC 1105: College Algebra; or
- MGF 1106: College Mathematics; or
- MGF 1107: Liberal Arts Mathematics; or
- STA 2023: Statistical Methods I (no developmental math courses required)
|
| Computerized Placement Test (CPT) |
|---|
College-Level
Math (CLM) |
20 - 39 |
- MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra
|
|---|
| 40 - 62 |
- MAC 1105: College Algebra; or
- MGF 1106: College Mathematics; or
- MGF 1107: Liberal Arts Mathematics; or
- STA 2023: Statistical Methods I
|
| 63 - 96 |
- MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra; or
- MAC 1114: Trigonometry; or
- MAC 2233: Concepts of Calculus
|
| 97 - 120 |
- MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
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Please note:
- Students must meet the minimum score requirements in all language-based subtests of the PERT in order to enroll in ENC 1101: English I without taking any prep courses.
- All required English and reading developmental courses as well as required EAP course work must be satisfactorily completed before entry will be granted to ENC 1101: English I or any other Gordon Rule course.
- Students who score 135 or higher on the PERT Math Skills subtest are eligible to take the College-Level Math (CLM) portion of the CPT for advanced course placement.
- Precalculus, trigonometry and calculus courses are rigorous. Students enrolling in these courses are encouraged to meet with Lane Vosbury, associate dean of mathematics, to discuss course requirements prior to the start of classes. To set up a meeting, e-mail vosburyl@seminolestate.edu or call 407.708.2252.
How Can I Ensure that Seminole State Receives My Test Scores?
You are responsible for ensuring that Seminole State receives your PERT records. If you took the PERT while you were in high school, speak with your high school guidance counselor. Some schools will include your scores with your high school transcript. Otherwise:
- Speak with the institution at which you took the PERT. You may be able to have your scores sent to Seminole State.
- Speak with the Seminole State Admissions Office at 407.708.2050. They may be able to tell you whom to contact to get your PERT records.
How Can I Learn More about the CPT/PERT?
For more information on the CPT or PERT exam:
Important Reminders for Students
- College developmental courses have a first digit of zero (0). These courses do not count toward a college-credit degree or certificate. These courses do, however, count toward eligibility for VA benefits, financial aid and intercollegiate athletics.
- Rule 6A-10.315 requires students to begin developmental courses during their first 12 hours at Seminole State. Seminole State does not have the authority to make exceptions to this requirement.
- Rule 6A-6A-14.0301 limits students to three attempts to pass each developmental course, including original grades, repeat grades and withdrawals. On the third attempt, students will be assessed the full cost of instruction, will not be permitted to withdraw and will receive a grade for the course. Students may petition to waive the full cost of instruction due to extenuating circumstances or financial hardship by requesting a Petition for Administrative Record Change Form from the Registration and Records counter in Student Services.
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