- ACT :: American College Testing Program
- ACT Residual
- CLEP :: College Level Examination Prep
- GMAT :: Graduate Management Admission Test
- GRE :: Graduate Record Examination
- LSAT :: Law School Admissions Test
- MAT :: Miller Analogies Test
- MCAT :: Medical College Admission Test
- PRAXIS I/ PPST :: Pre-Professional Studies Assessment Test
- PRAXIS II
- TOEFL :: Test of English as a Foreign Language
- Distance Exam Proctoring
ACT :: American College Testing Program :: www.actstudent.org
- Paper and pencil exam.
- Given on Saturdays in October, December, February, April, and June.
- Valid ID required -- must match name on registration.
- Standby testing is allowed, but not guaranteed.
- All paperwork must be filled out in advance.
- Registration through the testing company is required.
ACT Residual
- Only for admission to Mississippi State University
- Administered on specific dates before the beginning of each semester of school.
- You must wait a minimum of 60 days before retesting. If 60-day limit is violated, the retest scores will be cancelled by ACT and there will be no refund.
- $60 Fee
- Valid ID required - must match name on registration.
- Approved calculators allowed (www.actstudent.org)
CLEP :: College Level Examination Prep
- The CLEP test fee is a total of $95 with two separate payments.
- A Service Fee of $23 is paid online and is non-refundable.
- The Test Fee of $72 is paid on the day of the test. Check, money order, credit or debit card only; cash is not accepted (Checks should be made payable to CLEP).
- Tests are offered Tuesday - Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. (with no tests starting after 2:30 p.m.).
- Each CLEP test is 90 minutes long.
- You can take each subject once every 180 days.
- It takes approximately 2-3 weeks for your score to get to your institution.
- You will get a printout of your scores the same day you take your test to know if you get credit or not for that class.
- MSU does not accept all CLEP exams. It is your responsibility to check with Registrar's office to be sure the exam you want is acceptable (662-325-2022).
- A valid driver's license, passport, or photo ID with signature is required - must match name on registration (student IDs are not acceptable for ID purposes).
- Scratch paper and pencils are provided and no calculators are allowed.
- Click here to purchase study guides for each area or for all 35 exams.
- Click here for more info on CLEP and Military CLEP
GMAT :: Graduate Management Admission Test :: www.mba.com
- Computer based exam.
- Offered by appointment.
- All fees payable at time of registration.
- Valid ID required -- must match name on registration.
- Click here for a printable FAQ about the test.
- Registration must be made by internet, phone, or mail.
- Credit card or debit card required for internet or phone registration.
- Phone registration is ONLY available at 1-800-717-GMAT.
- Register Online
GRE :: Graduate Record Examination :: www.gre.org
- Computer based exam
- Offered by appointment
- All fees payable at time of registration -- no cash.
- Credit card required for internet or phone registration.
- Payment by money order or check -- must register in person at testing center.
- Valid ID required -- must match name on registration.
- Click here for a printable FAQ about the test.
LSAT :: Law School Admissions Test :: www.lsac.org
- Paper and pencil exam
- Given on Saturday three times per year
- Valid ID required -- must match name on registration.
- Registration through the testing company is required.
MAT :: Miller Analogies Test ::www.milleranalogies.com
- $78 Fee
- The MAT test is 60 minutes long.
- It takes approximately 2-3 weeks for your score to get to your institution.
- There are 3 different forms of the MAT and you can only take each form once in a 12 month period.
- A valid driver's license, passport, or photo ID with signature is required - must match name on registration (student IDs are not acceptable for ID purposes).
- Click here for a free study guide or for a printable FAQ about the test.
MCAT :: Medical College Admission Test ::www.aamc.org
- Computer based exam
- Offered by appointment on fixed dates.
- A valid photo id is required -- must match name on registration.
- Registration through the testing company is required.
PRAXIS I/ PPST :: Pre-Professional Studies Assessment Test ::www.ets.org/praxis
- Computer-based test.
- Offered by appointment.
- All fees payable at time of registration.
- Credit or debit card required for internet and phone registration.
- Payment by money order or check - must register in person at testing center.
- Valid ID required -- must match name on registration.
- Click here for a printable FAQ about the test.
PRAXIS II ::www.ets.org/praxis
- Pencil and paper test.
- Given on Saturdays throughout the year.
- Valid ID required -- must match name on registration.
- Registration through the testing company is required.
TOEFL :: Test of English as a Foreign Language :: www.toefl.org
- Computer based exam
- Offered by appointment on fixed dates.
- Credit card or check required for registration.
- Valid passport required -- must match name on registration.
- Click here for a printable FAQ about the test.
- Registration through the testing company is required.
- Must register online or by calling (800) 468-6335.
- Register Online
Distance Exam Proctoring
As a public service, Mississippi State University Testing Services supervises examinations for other institutions under the following conditions:
- Arrangements for such testing must be made before the exam is sent to Mississippi State University.
- There is a charge of $38.00 for up to 4 hours for each proctored exam. Registration will be handled on-line.
- The fee covers handling of the examination consistent with sound testing procedures and the instructions from the home institution, completion of any and all forms and actual supervision while taking the test, however, any postage will be the responsibility of the home institution or the student.
- Although every effort will be made to accommodate all requests, the actual scheduling of the examination may be determined by testing center hours, staffing, time of the term, etc.
- We will not fax tests, answer sheets, etc. to the home institution.
- We will not make special trips to the post office, UPS, FEDEX, etc. for quicker mailings. (If priority mail, etc. has been paid by your home institution or yourself, the envelope will go out with the regular pick up or delivery which may be the following business day.)





