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Testing Services

PLACEMENT TESTS

All students coming into DCCC are placement tested in English Composition, Reading and Mathematics. The tests last approximately 2-1/2 hours. Your test results will indicate the current level of your skills in English, mathematics and reading. This will help you and your counselor plan your academic schedule. You may need to take remedial courses to improve your skills before taking some college-level courses. 

SLEP TESTS FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some students indicate the need for instruction in English as a Second Language. These students are directed to take specific SLEP (Secondary Level English Proficiency) tests to accurately assess and determine appropriate course placement.

GED EXAMS

GED (General Education Diploma) exams are administered monthly at the main campus (Route #252 and Media Line Road). To register, you must come in person prior to the testing date. You must be a Pennsylvania resident and at least 16 years of age. You must bring with you a government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, PA non-driver photo I.D., passport, military I.D. or resident alien green card.) No other forms of I.D. will be accepted. Another form of verification of PA residency must be presented at the time of registration. Acceptable proofs of Pennsylvania residency include the following:

  1. Pennsylvania I.D. plus a bank statement or utility bill showing current PA address.*
  2. Passport with a bank statement and a utility bill.*
  3. Military ID with a bank statement and a utility bill.*
  4. A resident alien card (green card) plus a bank statement and a utility bill.*

*Current voter registration card is also valid as a second proof of PA residency.

The current cost of the GED exam is $75.00. The registration/payment process takes approximately one hour.

2009 TEST DATES ARE:

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Thursday November 12, 2009

Wednesday December 9, 2009
Thursday December 10, 2009

2010 dates:

Wednesday January 13,2010
Thursday January 14, 2010

Wednesday February 10, 2010
Thursday February 11, 2010

Wednesday March 10, 2010
Thursday March 11, 2010

Wednesday April 7, 2010
Thursday April 8, 2010

Wednesday May 5, 2010
Thursday May 6, 2010

Approximate length of the exam is 4.5 hours the first evening and 4.0 hours the second evening. The test is given in room 2178 and students must pre-register. Maximum of 50 students. Due to new GED test security regulations, the following items are prohibited at your seat: cell phones, pagers or other electronic devices, calculators, coats, hats, purses backpacks, food or drinks.

Current Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements are that you must receive a 410 in each subject and a total score of 2250 to pass the exam. The certificate will be issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If you receive between a 2110 and 2240, you may elect to re-test on individual sections. Call the Assessment Center for information and dates. If you receive a total score of 2100 or below you must make an appointment to speak with the GED examiner in the Assessment Center. Call 610 359-5322.

ACT ASSESSMENT

Taking the ACT Assessment on a national basis provides the opportunity for students to send the score reports to DCCC or any other institutions. Registration is online at www.actstudent.org.

The National ACT is offered at various sites. The available dates at Delaware County Community College are scheduled for:

December 12, 2009
February 6, 2010
April 10, 2010

RESIDUAL ACT

Residual test scores are reported to Delaware County Community College. Scores are not transferable. Residual testing dates are scheduled and administered by the Assessment Center. A valid photo ID is required. The cost for the Residual ACT is $35.00. To register for a testing date, contact the Assessment Center at 610-359-5322.

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

CLEP examinations are standardized tests that measure a person's knowledge of the material covered in introductory college courses. This knowledge may have been attained in non-traditional settings (on the job, studying on one's own, etc.) CLEP credit is treated as transfer credit and is awarded only for a passing score; non-passing scores do not appear on transcripts. For DCCC equivalencies, consult with someone in the Assessment Center.

Stop by the Assessment Center for more CLEP test information, or go to the CLEP website at: www.collegeboard.org/clep/

Registration for CLEP application here:
CLEP Application form

Mail to: Assessment Center, Delaware County Community College, 901 S. Media Line Road, Media PA 19063

Testing will be given on a computer in the testing room of the College's Learning Center, Room 4260 in the Academic Building. A $25.00 non-refundable handling fee made payable to Delaware County Community College must accompany the registration form. A $72.00 fee to CLEP must be made on-line and a major credit card is required (VISA, American Express or MasterCard).

The testing dates for CLEP are listed below:

  • Monday June 8 1:30pm
  • Monday June 15 6:00pm
  • Monday June 22 1:30pm
  • Thursday July 9 1:30pm
  • Monday July 13 6:00pm
  • Monday July 27 1:30pm
  • Monday August 3 6:00pm
  • Monday August 10 1:30pm
  • Monday August 17 1:30pm
  • Tuesday September 15 1:30pm
  • Tuesday September 22 6:00pm
  • Tuesday September 29 1:30pm
  • Monday October 5 1:30pm
  • Monday October 19 1:30pm
  • Monday October 26 6:00pm
  • Monday November 9 1:30pm
  • Monday November 16 6:00pm
  • Monday November 23 1:30pm
  • Monday December 7 6:00pm
  • Monday December 14 1:30pm

A list of available exams follows. For more information on the DCCC equivalencies, consult with your advisor or with the Assessment Center.

CLEP General Examinations

English Composition
Humanities
College Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science/History

CLEP Subject Examinations

Business:
Information Systems & Computer Applications
Principles of Management
Introductory Business Law
Principles of Marketing

Composition and Literature:
American Literature
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature
English Literature
Freshman College Composition

Foreign Languages:
College French - Levels 1 and 2
College German - Levels 1 and 2
College Spanish - Levels 1 and 2

Social Science/History:
American Government
History of the United States I
History of the United States II
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Introductory Psychology
Human Growth & Development
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introductory Sociology
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II

Science & Mathematics:
Calculus with Elementary Function
College Algebra
General Biology
General Chemistry
Precalculus


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