Motlow offers a wide variety of testing options for potential and current students. Tests are available on all campuses by appointment. Please select your test to make an appointment.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment and present a photo ID. If you are late and submitted a fee for the test, you will not receive a refund or credit. If you missed the appointment you should reschedule on a future date.
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Students must take the National ACT Test to be eligible for the Tennessee Lottery Scholarship. Motlow does not administer the National ACT Test. Visit act.org for information regarding the National ACT Test.
As a Testing Center, Motlow administers the complete ACT assessment several times each year. The test is given at the Moore County (Tullahoma) campus.
PLEASE NOTE: Scores for the Motlow ACT On-Campus Test cannot be transferred to another college. If a student plans to attend another college, he/she must take the National Test or take the test on the campus of the prospective college.
Materials including books or software programs to aid in preparation for taking the ACT On-Campus Test may be purchased at the Motlow Bookstore, any public bookstore, or online at actstudent.org.
Students majoring in Business and Technology degree programs are required to take the Major Field Exit Exam in Business or Technology in addition to the ETS Exit Exam. Students will receive an email notification regarding when to take the Business or Technology Major Field/Exit Exam. Typically, the exam will be taken during the student's last semester.
After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose your campus:
Students enrolled in INFS 1010 classes may be eligible to complete a Microsoft Office certification exam. Instructors may provide a test voucher to allow specified students to take the exam in the testing center. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel certification exams are available. A test voucher will be required to complete a Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist exam. Motlow provides proctoring services on all campuses. Please schedule an appointment to take the test.
After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose your campus:
Please refer to the Challenge Examination Program Credit information in the college catalog to learn more about this program. Contact the curriculum chair in the academic department associated of the course to be challenged for credit. Contact information for curriculum chairs can be found in the Directory on the Motlow website. The final step is scheduling an exam appointment with the Testing Center.
After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose your campus:
At-home CLEP exams with remote proctoring are now available. Remote proctoring allows students to take an exam online in their home environment while a human proctor monitors them via video. At-home exams will be administered by Proctortrack, CLEP’s remote proctoring partner that specializes in verifying the identity of online test-takers while detecting and deterring academic misconduct. Proctortrack will serve as the sole provider of remote-proctored CLEP exams to ensure consistency in registration, scheduling, and administration in a secure online environment.
To be eligible for remote proctoring, students must be:
OR
*Please note DANTES-funded candidates can register now for remote-proctored exams
but won’t be able to schedule their at-home exam appointment until mid-May. If a DANTES-funded
test taker needs to take their exam before mid-May, we recommend they schedule their
exam with a CLEP test center.
Want to know more about DANTES funded CLEP exams? Visit CLEP Military Benefits.
Students taking the exam must have a PC computer or laptop (no Macs), an internal/external speaker and microphone, a camera, and, if taking notes during the exam, a white board with a dry erase marker or one transparent sheet protector with a dry erase marker. The test taker must also be alone in a private room. View the detailed list of requirements.
Students can take any of the 34 CLEP exams at home. At-home exams will contain the same questions, format, and timing as exams taken at a CLEP test center.
To register, log in to the CLEP My Account Registration Portal and follow the steps to sign up for a CLEP exam. When you reach the Preferred Test Center section, you can select at home with remote proctoring as your preferred test center and you will be charged a $30 remote proctoring fee at checkout along with the $89 exam fee.
If you need testing accommodations for your at-home exam, you must first receive approval from College Board to complete the exam registration. To submit a request for testing accommodations, students must complete the Student Eligibility Form.
After registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email from CLEP with instructions on how to create an account and schedule your at-home exam appointment with Proctortrack.
To learn more, visit the At-Home CLEP Exams page.
Preparation and Study Materials
A CLEP examination may be repeated three months or more after the original test. Scores on tests repeated earlier than three months will be canceled and test fees forfeited. The waiting period provides test-takers an opportunity to spend additional time preparing for the exam or the option of taking a classroom course.
You will receive an unofficial score report immediately upon completion of your CLEP exam. However, the College Composition Modular with Essay for Motlow credit will be scored by the college's faculty. It may take 2-3 weeks after the test date for scoring. Test-takers will receive a letter by mail regarding test results. A score recipient (college or university) that is selected through the software on the day of the exam will receive one report free of charge after the test. If you do not select a score recipient, you will have to pay a $20 transcript fee for the service at a later date. Please visit the College Board Website for more information. Additional CLEP transcripts can be obtained for a $20.00 fee by contacting College Board/CLEP directly.
If you designate Motlow as the recipient of your official CLEP transcript, it will take approximately 4-6 weeks from the date of request through College Board/CLEP for the Motlow Admissions' Office to receive and process your scores. Please contact the Motlow Admissions' Office directly at [email protected] or 931-393-1520. if you need to check on receipt of an official CLEP transcript. The following is a list of the CLEP subject examinations. Opposite the examinations are accepted score, credit granted by Community Colleges and equivalent TBR course, using TBR Common Core Course Numbers. *If you are taking the College Composition Modular CLEP for Motlow credit, a separate essay is required. The essay is subject to review and approval by the Motlow English faculty. *Fee for optional essays - $10.
Motlow accepts CLEP credit for specific course equivalents based on the score received with corresponding CLEP exams. Motlow does not grant credit based on the CLEP general examination. To determine CLEP exam credit Motlow accepts, please use the link below.
CLEP Exams and their Motlow course equivalents
Please contact your advisor, admissions, and records, or refer to the college catalog about course equivalent and CLEP credit.
Testing accommodations are available for students registered and approved by Disability Student Services. If you need accommodations for any testing session:
For more information, please call 931-393-1763 or [email protected].
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
Motlow Testing Center provides proctoring for Correspondence and Distance Education classes from other colleges. If you are taking a Correspondence or Distance Education course for another college, please contact your school first for approval to take the test at Motlow. There is a $28.50 fee which must be paid on the day of the scheduled test. Proctoring services are available on the following campus: Moore County, Fayetteville, Smyrna, and McMinnville
Schedule the test four to six week prior to the test deadline. Students must contact the Testing Center two business days before the appointment to ensure all necessary exam information has been received.
Students enrolled in Dual Credit Courses and unable to take their exam at the required location may be approved to take exams at Motlow State Community College.
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
Students majoring in Early Childhood Education are required to take an Early Childhood Exit Exam in addition to the ETS Exit Exam.
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
The Testing Center offers entry-level examination for Corrections/Jail Officers and Deputy Sheriffs at the Moore/Tullahoma Campus. The Tennessee Sheriffs' Association (TSA) has partnered with Empco to develop a system to assist candidates for entry level positions as Corrections/Jail Officers and Deputy Sheriffs.
Additional information about the test, dates, and list of Sheriffs' offices participating in the system can be found EMPCO's website.
Motlow is an authorized Testing Center for Pearson Vue. The EMT and NREMT are administered at the Moore County Testing Center.
EMT and NREMT candidates can register and schedule appointments online. All payments for exam fees are handled through Pearson Vue. Candidates are required to bring primary and secondary identification for the test.
There is no cost for the ETS Exit Exam. It is recommended that students complete the test during the last semester prior to graduation. During COVID-19 pandemic status, the ETS Proficiency Exit Exam will be offered online.
Motlow State graduates are required by the Tennessee Board of Regents to take a general competency test. Motlow uses the ETS Proficiency Profile as its General Education assessment of graduating sophomores. The ETS Proficiency Profile is a test based on college-level skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, and mathematics designed to measure the academic skills developed through general education courses. The test does not affect graduating status.
ETS does not provide study guides, however they do provide sample questions.
Motlow offers the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). The HiSET is available in
both computer-and paper-based format. HiSET is accepted by the State of Tennessee
in regards to issuing the High School Equivalency diploma, transcripts, or verification.
Learn about the HiSET exam.
For information about classes and test vouchers, contact the local TDLWD Adult Education Division in your service area or visit the TDLWD website.
Registration is required for the HiSET Test. To schedule an appointment call an ETS representative at 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738) or visit the HISET Website.
For specific information regarding cancellation, visit the HISET Website.
Your skills and knowledge are measured in five core areas:
When you complete a computer-delivered test, immediate, unofficial scores are displayed for all multiple-choice sections. On average, official test scores for both computer and paper delivered tests are posted within:
Note: The Language Arts - Writing sub-test contains both multiple-choice and essay questions. Only a combined score is reported, so scores are available within approximately 6-10 business days.
Your scores are available through your HiSET account. They are not sent in the mail.
If you do not have Internet access or you need help, contact your test center. As long as you have taken at least one sub-test at a test center, they will be able to access your scores.
Your scores are available in two different types of reports.
If you need an official Comprehensive Score Report sent to a college, scholarship program or other organization, contact ETS at 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738).If you have a disability or health-related needs, you need to request accommodations prior to scheduling your test appointment. For more information, visit the HiSET website at www.HiSET.org. You must send all completed requests for testing accommodations to:
ETS Disability Services
P.O. Box 6054
Princeton, NJ 08541-6054
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
Some instructors require students enrolled in Learning Support online classes complete their exams in a secure testing environment with approved proctors. There is no fee for Learning Support proctored testing services. Motlow State Community Colleges provide proctoring services at the following campuses: Moore, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna. Students must schedule an appointment to take the test.
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
The Testing Center administers Makeup tests by appointment only. Students are required to have approval from the instructor before scheduling an appointment for a Makeup Test. Students must log in on their MyMotlow account to schedule an appointment. Makeup tests are available on the following campuses: Moore, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Testing Services at 931-393-1763 or e-mail [email protected].
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
Motlow State Community College provides proctoring services for Nursing Competency Exams for students enrolled in the Nursing Program. Students must schedule an appointment online to take the test within the testing period established by Nursing Department. For more information about the competency exams required for the program, please contact the Nursing Department.
If your exam requires a proctor and it doesn't fall in any category listed as available tests, please schedule your appointment under Proctored Testing.
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
Some instructors require students enrolled in online classes complete their exams in a secure testing environment with approved proctors. There is no fee for online proctored testing services. Motlow provides proctoring services at the following campuses: Moore, Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna. Students must schedule an appointment to take the test.
Appointments for the test and a list of open dates are available online through RegisterBlast. After completing the online registration form, applicant will receive an email confirmation.
To register for an appointment, choose the campus where you want to take the exam:
The TN eCampus (formerly RODP) is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR). TN eCampus classes are offered online through a student's home school. Some TN eCampus instructors prefer that their students take online exams in a secure testing environment. Motlow offers TN eCampus proctor testing services to any student enrolled in TN eCampus classes.
If you are enrolled in TN eCampus classes, you can schedule an appointment to have your test proctored at Motlow (even if you are not a Motlow student). There is no fee for TN eCampus proctored testing services at Motlow.
For more information about the TN eCampus program, please visit the TN eCampus website.
For more information, please call 931-393-1763 or email [email protected].
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