Testing Services

The Office of Testing Services is located on the Blountville campus, in the Student Services building, A205. The office administers a variety of tests. Please click on the specific test for more information about it.

The GED is required for all persons who do not have a high school diploma and desire to attend a college or university.

ACT and SAT subscores in English, Math, and Reading place students 20 years and younger into developmental or college-level courses.  Click here for ACT Placement.   Students 20 years and younger who are high school graduates or GED recipients may take the COMPASS test.

The COMPASS test is a placement exam required for all students 21 years of age who do not have transfer credit in college English or college mathematics. COMPASS is also required for students 20 years of age and younger who have less than a 19 on their ACT English, math, and/or reading subscore.

The A2 Nursing Entrance Exam is required for students who have completed the prerequisite courses and are applying for for admission to the Northeast State nursing program.