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University Testing Services administers standardized testing at BU — paper and pencil examinations, as well as computer-based exams. BU's testing services also proctor standardized exams for distance education students and those attending other colleges and universities.

 

CASTLE	Professional certification & licensure exams. Computer-based More about CASTLE testing
CLEP	Helps students earn credit for what they already know, regardless of how that knowledge was learned. (Computer-based) More about CLEP testing
GRE	Subject Exams: used for admission to many graduate programs. (Paper-based only) More about GRE testing
MAT	Assesses your ability to recognize relationships between ideas, your fluency in the English language, and your general knowledge of literature, philosophy, history, science, mathematics, and fine arts. Used for graduate admissions. (Computer-based) More about MAT testing
NCE	National Counselor Examination for Licensure & Certification (NCE). This is a 4-hour, paper-based exam administered for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
PRAXIS	Provides tests and other services for states to use as part of the teacher licensing and certification process. (Paper/pencil only More about PRAXIS testing
LSAT	Law School Admissions Test. A half-day, multiple choice standardized test required by all American Bar Association-approved law schools. This exam is designed to measure skills considered essential for success in law school: reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and logical reasoning skills. More about LSAT testing
Test Proctoring	Provides test proctoring and distance education exam administration. Fees apply: $35/exam up to 3 hrs; $50/exam beyond 3 hrs. (Computer-based or paper/pencil) More about test proctoring
Valid photo ID required	Those who arrive without a valid photo ID will not be tested.
Freshmen ACCUPLACER Placement Test	All entering freshmen are required to take the placement test. NOTE: Act 101/EOP students will be notified by the department of testing dates. Please sign up online for your desired test date/time. You'll receive a confirmation e-mail. Contact The Office of Planning and Assessment (570) 389-4098 for more information.