Testing Information
ASU-Beebe Testing Information for Entrance Scores
All applicants for admission are asked to provide the results of an appropriate entrance exam (examples: ACT or SAT) for placement in English and Math courses. Scores may be no more than five years old. Students who do not have ACT or SAT scores have three options for meeting this admission requirement.
ACT Testing:
ACT offers 2 options; the National and Residual tests.
National ACT.
The result of a National ACT are portable, meaning they can be taken to any college. The National ACT is usually administered at high schools. ASU-Beebe does not offer the National ACT. Dates and registration procedures can be found on the web at www.actstudent.org.
Residual ACT. Registration Procedures
Testing Fees Retest Restriction Registration Procedures
Testing Fees Retest Restriction Calculators Calculators with built-in computer algebra systems- Prohibited calculators in this category include: These types of calculators are permitted, but only after they are modified as noted:
ASU-Beebe offers the ACT residual examination. These scores are only reported to ASU-Beebe. No Student Reports or High School Reports are generated, and no Additional Score Reports will be generated for reporting scores to any other college, university, or organization.
The current cost for residual testing is $26.50.
If a student tested previously via Residual or any other non-national testing, the retest should be a national test. A minimum of 60 days must elapse before another Residual test may be taken. If the 60-day time limit is violated, the retest scores will be canceled automatically. No refund will be made for such cancelled scores.
The COMPASS is a group of computerized placement tests in mathematics, reading, and writing. COMPASS results are used to place students in the most appropriate coursework for success. This test is un-timed and administered in the Counseling Center, Student Center 202. An on-screen calculator is available for the mathematics section of the test, but the use any ACT approved calculator is allowed. Additional information and sample questions are available on the ACT web site at www.act.org/compass.
The current cost for COMPASS testing is $10.
Students may retest on the Compass twice every 90 days. These two testing dates
must be separated by a minimum period of one week.
ACT permits examinees to use calculators on the Mathematics test. However, all problems on the test can be solved without using calculators. Most four-function, scientific, and graphing calculators may be used, but only on the Mathematics test. Examinees are responsible for ensuring their calculators meet ACT standards. These types of devices are prohibited:
CLEP® Information:
The rationale for this credit by examination program is as follows: if one has achieved a college level of education in one or more subjects, receiving credit without taking the course(s) rewards this achievement. ASU-Beebe is an open test center, administering College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests to anyone who properly registers.
For a registration form, preparatory resources and information on test content, visit www.collegeboard.com/clep.
Scoring Policies
Instant score reports will be generated upon completion of all objective exams. The score recipient selected should be contacted regarding credit awards after two weeks has passed, allowing for an evaluation of the CLEP score. For the English Composition with Essay, a combined score will be received by mail after the Essay is scored, usually one to three weeks after the test date.
Test Fees
Each CLEP examination is $70.00. A separate administration fee in the amount of $20.00 (see Item
16 on the Registration-Admission Form) is required of all non- ASU students. Checks and/or money orders (cash and credit card payments not acceptable) should be made payable to CLEP for the testing fee and should be submitted with the Registration- Admission form to the Coordinator of Testing. For non-ASU students, the administration fee of $20.00 must be paid at the ASU- Beebe Business Office in State Hall prior to the test administration. The CLEP center number and college code for ASU-Beebe that is needed in completing the registration form is 6026.
CLEP Exams Accepted by ASU-Beebe
| CLEP Exams | Course Credit at ASU-Beebe | Hours |
| English Comp with Essay | ENG1003: Freshman English | 3 |
| Humanities | ART 2503: Fine Arts Visual | 3 |
| ENG 2003: Intro. to Literature 1 | 3 | |
| ENG 2013: Intro. to Literature 2 | 3 | |
| American Government | POSCI 2103: Intro to American Govt. | 3 |
| History of U.S. 1 | HIST 2763: The U.S. to 1876 | 3 |
| History of U.S. 2 | HIST 2773: The U.S. since 1876 | 3 |
| College Algebra | MATH 1023: College Algebra | 3 |
| Intro. to Psychology | PSY 2013: Intro. to Psychology | 3 |
| Intro. to Sociology | SOC 2213: Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Western Civil. 1 | HIST 1013: World Civil. To 1660 | 3 |
| Western Civil. 2 | HIST 1023: World Civil. Since 1660 | 3 |
| Prin. of Accounting | ACCT 2003: Principles of Acct. 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 2013: Principles of Acct. 2 | 3 | |
| Prin. of Macroeconomics | ECON 2313: Prin. of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Prin. of Microeconomics | ECON 2323: Prin. of Microeconomics | 3 |
Correspondence Testing:
Paper based testing for correspondence courses may be scheduled through the Counseling Center with the Coordinator of Testing. There is a $20 fee for each test given payable at the cashiers office located in State Hall. Correspondence tests may be administered between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday as determined by the Coordinator of Testing. The Counseling Center is located in the ASU-Beebe Student Center, suite 202.
Responsibilities of the Testee
The testee is responsible for supplying the host educational institution with all pertinent information for correspondence testing at ASU-Beebe and is also responsible for ensuring that all testing materials are received by the Coordinator of Testing before a test date is scheduled. Each individual is responsible for bringing the necessary materials to complete the exam, such as a writing instrument and paper, when applicable.
Responsibilities of the Test Administrator
Upon completion of the exam, the Coordinator of Testing will return the completed test and accompanying documents to the receiving institution. Test materials may be sent to Kristina Keller, Coordinator of Testing, P.O. Box 1000, Beebe, AR, 72012 or by fax to (501) 882-8301.
