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ATI Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

The purpose of the ATI TEAS entrance exam is to assess your overall academic preparedness for a health science program.

Availability

TSTC Dental Hygiene and LVN program applicants

HESI LPN-ADN

The HESI LPN-ADN entrance exam is a comprehensive exam for currently Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses seeking entrance into the TSTC Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program.

Availability

TSTC Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program applicants

Automotive Services (ASE) Entry Level

ASE Entry-Level certification is the first step in building a career as an automotive service professional.

Availability

TSTC students only

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College-Level Examination Programs (CLEP)

Save money. Save time. Get college credit for what you already know. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams allow you to move ahead in your coursework based on your previous knowledge or experience. CLEP is the most widely used credit-by-examination program.

Availability

Anyone

Locations

Abilene, Harlingen, and Waco

Military service members can now take advantage of testing centers that are funded through DANTES.

Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2)

The TSIA2 is the state-mandated placement assessment that Texas public institutions must use to determine a student’s college readiness.

Learn more about the TSI Assessment 2.0 and exemptions

Proctored Exams

Some distance education courses require students to take proctored exams. A proctored exam is supervised, just as it would be for any course taken on campus.

Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE is a leading provider of professional licensing and certification exams such as Cisco Systems, CompTIA, GED, National Registry of Food Safety, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Educator Certification, Texas Real Estate, and Texas State Board of Plumbing. For a complete list of exams, click here.

Availability

Anyone

Locations

Fort Bend, Harlingen, Marshall, and Waco

Professional Service Industries (PSI) - ATLAS

This service offers exams for licensing and certification for professional associations, health care, finance, construction and other industries. Exams include Medical Examiner, Mobile Crane Operator, Texas Code Enforcement Officer, Personal Trainer, Pharmacy Technician, and Surgical Instrument Specialist. For a complete list of exams, click here.

Register, schedule, and pay for your exam

Availability

Anyone

Locations

Abilene, Harlingen, and Waco

Professional Service Industries (PSI)- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Training and testing are vital parts of the FAA’s safety mission. Begin your career as a pilot or drone operator with these tests.

Register, schedule, and pay for your exam

Availability

Anyone

Locations

Abilene, Harlingen, and Waco

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

TCEQ is the environmental agency for the state of Texas and offers computer-based testing for occupational licenses such as Groundwater Operator, Landscape Irrigation Technician, Surface Water Operator, and Wastewater Operator.

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)

State law requires fire protection personnel to be certified by the commission. Exams include Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, Basic Fire Inspector, Basic Wildland Firefighter, Fire Officer, Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Inspector, Instructor, and Plan Examiner.

Availability

Anyone

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

TCOLE issues licenses to peace officers, county jailers, telecommunicators, and a certificate to investigative hypnotists.

Availability

Anyone

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