Available Testing
High School Equivalency Testing
Massachusetts now accepts two tests to document high school equivalent learning, the HiSET test and the GED. Both tests are 7+ hours long and assess Language Arts Reading/Writing, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics. The HiSET test is offered at North Shore Community College in Lynn or Danvers. The GED is currently only offered in Lynn. Prospective students can get more information and register for the HiSET test at www.HiSET.ets.org. For information or to register for the GED, please visit www.GED.com.
Entrance Exams for Health Programs
Satisfactory achievement on an entrance examination is required for admission to many North Shore Community College health programs. Candidates for special admissions health programs may arrange to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) entrance examinations through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing. These tests assess reading comprehension, English, science and mathematics skills to determine potential success in these programs.
North Shore Community College Course-Related Testing
The Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing (CAS) provides for make-up and accommodated testing for classroom courses, online and distance learning testing, and nurse education unit tests. Faculty members provide CAS staff with the tests and direction on test administration. CAS staff proctor student testers and return the completed tests to the faculty member.
Testing for Other Colleges or Agencies
NSCC is a member of the National College Testing Association (NCTA). As part of its overall function as a testing center, the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing (CAS) provides supervision of exams from external agencies or institutions. Students make arrangements for CAS testing personnel to receive information about test administration requirements. CAS makes a contractual agreement to receive, administer, and return the completed test to the originating agency.