ACT/Residual Testing (Nursing Only)

Who Must Take the Test?

Prospective nursing students in the ADN program.

When and Where the Test is Given

Check with the Bookstore or the Assessment Center Three and one-half hours will be required for the ACT/Residual Test. To practice the ACT, log onto www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html and click on students or books are available at the Assessment Center..

Fees for the Test

Check with the College Bookstore for the cost and to register for the test.

Special Arrangements for Students with Disabilities

If you have a documented hearing, learning, physical, psychological, and/or visual disability that will prevent you from taking the test under standard conditions, you may request special accommodations. Requests for special accommodations should be made directly to your college. For details, contact the Test Administrator (646-1396) at your institution or Carol Miller (646-1564).

What to Take With You on the Test Day

On the day of the test, you should bring with you:
• Picture ID (ex. driver’s license) and other ID
• Your social security number
• Several No. 2 (soft-lead) pencils with erasers
• Calculator
• Test ticket and receipt is required
• A composite score of 20 and above is required for the Nursing Program.

Purpose of the Test

ACT/Residual Test scores provide the ADN program with a score to compare with the academic preparation and ability of students who apply for admission into the Nursing Program.

Students may not repeat Residual Testing until 60 days have passed since their previous testing.

ATTENTION: If there are less than five (5) applicants signed up for any of the above tests, the test date will be cancelled. Please transfer or cancel test date if it is not convenient for you before last date to sign up.


The NET (Nurse Entrance Test)

The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) is designed, primarily, as a diagnostic instrument to assist nursing programs evaluate the academic and social skills of new applicants to their programs. Based upon the profile generated by this test, a program can more objectively screen applicants for admission. The NET also provides an academic/social profile of a class already admitted. In both profiles, the educational program will be provided with valuable information helpful in meeting individual student needs. A score of 58 percentile or above is needed. A study guide is available in the College bookstore. Look what the study guide is about.

ATTENTION: If there are less than five (5) applicants signed up for any of the above tests, the test date will be cancelled. Please transfer or cancel test date if it is not convenient for you before last date to sign up.