PERT Review Program

Retaking the PERT

To be eligible to retake the PERT, Seminole State students must refresh their skills with the PERT Review Program.

• Students may take the PERT  three times at the college level.
• Students must complete the the PERT Review Program before each re-take.
• Students with the following minimum initial scores on PERT may take the PERT Diagnostic and self-review: Reading (101) | Writing (98) | Math (109)
• Students who have withdrawn from a course MUST go through the PERT Review Program prior to taking the PERT.
• Dual Enrollment students are not required to complete the PERT Review Program
• Take time to study concepts previously learned in arithmetic, reading comprehension, and sentence skills. Visit the PERT Skills Reviews Resources or PERT Student Study Guide.

Steps to Retake the PERT

Students must follow these steps to be permitted to retake the PERT:

1. Take the PERT Diagnostic. 
   1. Walk-in testing is available during Assessment & Testing Business Hours at Sanford/Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, or the Lee Campus at Oviedo for admitted students. If time permits, you may test for the PERT Diagnostic the same day as your initial PERT attempt.  
   2. Plan approximately two hours to test. 
   3. A $10.00* test fee is applicable.
2. Receive your PERT Diagnostic results and access the PERT Review materials. 
   1. As shown by the Diagnostic, the PERT Review will provide instructions regarding specific skills to practice and quizzes to check mastery. 
   2. Tutoring is available at the Academic Success Center (ASC).
3. Meet with the Academic Success Center. 
   1. A tutor will confirm that you have successfully completed the PERT Review Program by demonstrating skills mastery. You cannot retest without ASC approval.
4. Retake the PERT.  
   1. Walk-in testing is available during Assessment & Testing Business Hours at Sanford/Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, or the Lee Campus at Oviedo for admitted students.
   2. Although the initial PERT attempt is free, a $10* test fee is applicable to retest. 

* Test fees are subject to change and non-refundable. 

After you have completed the PERT, Complete the online student orientation, and schedule an advising appointment with Academic Advising and Counseling. Your advisor will help you interpret your test scores and place you in the appropriate courses. 

Examination Day Reminders

• Prior to taking any examination, you will need to present a current, valid, and original government issued photo ID with a signature(e.g., passport, driver’s license or state-issued ID card).
  • Digital Identification is not permissible.
• If your photo ID does not include a signature, a second ID is required with your name and signature (e.g., Social Security card, credit card or debit card).
• If your exam requires payment, testing fees must be paid prior to sitting for the exam.
  •  Acceptable methods of payment include American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa debit/credit cards. 
  • Testing Fees paid to Seminole State College are non-refundable.