Testing Center

About the Testing Center

The Testing Center administers both paper-and-pencil tests and computer-administered standardized tests that support the programs of CGTC and address community needs for admissions tests, distance learning, workforce development, credentials, and licenses. Services provided through the Testing Center are available to CGTC students and members of the community. The Testing Center provides special accommodations for test candidates with appropriately documented disabilities.


Tests Administered

ACT WorkKeys

Through ACT WorkKeys, skills that employers consider essential to job success are measured and documented by the National Career Readiness Certificate. Certified skill levels are then matched with existing or customized job profile requirements. The Testing Center administers these certification assessment tests and works with our Business and Industry Training Specialist to create customized job profiles.


CLEP

CLEP offers 33 exams in five subject areas, covering material taught in courses that you may generally take in your first two years of college. By passing a CLEP exam, you can earn 3 to 12 college credits. Each college sets its own policy regarding which CLEP exams it will grant credit for and how many credits it will award. If taking CLEP exam for CGTC. Please contact the Registrar’s Office to learn more about credit hour policy. More information about CLEP is available on the College Board’s website.


College Placement Exam

At this time, the testing requirement has been waived for the admission process. The College has developed alternate measures for acceptance and placement. You should only register for the placement exam if the Admission Department advises you to do so.


Distance Learning Proctoring Services-Outside Institutions

Proctored exams are offered by appointment if you’re taking a distance learning course that requires a proctored exam.

Sending Exams to the CGTC Testing Center Online:

Email exams or online exam information to matesting@centralgatech.edu. Please include examinee’s name in email.

Please contact the Testing Center at 478-218-3390 or 478-757-2508 at least 24 hours prior to your appointment to make sure your exam or online exam information has been received and is available to be administered.


GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

The GACE Paraprofessional assessment measures the skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and math possessed by prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. It also measures their ability to apply those skills and knowledge when assisting in classroom instruction. More information about Paraprofessional Assessment is available on the Georgia Assessments for Certification of Educators website.


Graduation Exam

The graduation exam is the ACT WorkKeys assessment for degree and diploma graduates. This exam is waived until June 30, 2023. The Graduation Exam for graduates will begin July 1, 2023.


Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE implements innovative electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and security of professional licensing and certification programs throughout the world. Exams are delivery through a domestic network of more than 200 company-owned and operated Pearson VUE Authorized Centers. For information about Pearson VUE please visit www.pearsonvue.com.


Pest Control Exams

The Testing Center administers the following pest control exams:

  • Commercial Applicators Examination
  • Employee Registration Examination
  • Certified Pest Control Operator Examination

Individuals who wish to obtain a commercial applicator license must pass the general standards examination, as well as at least one major category examination with a score of 70%. The general standards exam is designed to test for general knowledge on the use of pesticides, while the category examinations are more specific to particular types of pesticide application.


P.O.S.T. Testing

The P.O.S.T. test is for those individuals seeking employment in the field of law enforcement or corrections. We offer P.O.S.T. testing at the Warner Robins, Macon and Milledgeville Campuses.

Candidates will take the Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills and the Arithmetic sections of the ACCUPLACER test.


The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a nationally recognized assessment tool used as part of the admissions and selection process at CGTC for the Competitive Health Science Program. The TEAS is multiple-choice assessment measuring basic academic preparedness in reading, math, science, English and language usage. The objectives assessed in the test are those that nursing and allied health educators deem most relevant for measuring entry level skills and abilities of program applicants. The test not only predicts the performance of incoming candidates, it also helps educators gain advance knowledge of the strengths and areas needing development of those that are accepted into the program.

Applicants are encouraged to complete BIOL 2113 (Anatomy and Physiology) prior to the examination. Candidates’ highest score will be used for the rank order calculation. Exam scores are valid until a new version is in place. Each individual must purchase his or her own testing reservation. The exam is offered at CGTC campuses. A minimum score of 65 is required for the Associate of Science in Nursing program. Other programs requiring the TEAS for competitive selection do not have a minimum score requirement.


Typing Exam

The Typing Exam is only for CGTC Applicants/Students for use as Prerequisite BUSN 1440. This is Non-Credit Exam.

The Examines most demonstrate, the ability to key 28 GWAM on 3-minute timings with no more than 3 errors.


Locations and Contact Information

Testing Center Email: matesting@centralgatech.edu

Warner Robins Campus, Room A-126

Macon Campus, Room J-141

Milledgeville Campus, Room A-125