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DSST (DANTES)
The dsst
TM (“DSST”) Program (formerly DANTES Program) is a credit-by-examination
testing program provided by Thomson Prometric TM . Colleges, universities,
and corporations use DSSTs to measure knowledge in a particular subject
area. Based on the achievement of a passing examination score, candidates
can receive college credit or continuing education credit to speed
themselves to competency and life changing credentials. Each establishment
determines its passing scores for each DSST.
The DSST
Program offers 37 test titles in a wide range of college-level academic,
technical, and business subjects. Some of the tests are subjects that
people may have been introduced to through a hobby or special interest,
e.g., astronomy, anthropology, and art. Some of the tests cover material
people have learned on the job, e.g., financial accounting, banking,
personnel supervision, and law enforcement. Non-traditional returning adult
students and corporate trainees, in addition to military members, now use
DSSTs on a regular basis.
- DSSTs allow students to earn valuable college
credits for life experiences
- DSSTs provide flexible education options
- There is an increased need for employees of
corporations who cannot attend classes full-time, to update their
skills and knowledge for current employment or for a change in career.
- Corporate sponsorship of DSSTs enables employees to
get college credit by examination and extends their professional
development efforts.
A Fact
Sheet is available for each examination. It lists the test specifications,
offers a description of the test content and sample questions typical of
those encountered on the test, and provides the American Council on
Education's recommended minimum passing scores and credit awards. Fact
Sheets can be downloaded from www.getcollegecredit.com
.
The DSST
(DANTES) credit- by- examination computer-based testing program is offered
at Florida Gulf Coast University .
Registration
for the test can be accomplished in person at the Testing Center in
McTarnaghan Hall Room 204 or by phone at 239-590-7955 once we have received
your $30.00 per test registration fee.
Our
office hours are : Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and
Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Our
testing hours are : Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to
5:00 pm. Tuesday we test from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm (regular hours) and 10:00
am to 5:00 pm (summer hours). Tuesday evening testing is not available in
June, July and August. It will resume in late September.
Allow up to 2 hours to
complete your test.
FEE
SCHEDULE
CIVILIAN
(non-military)
Registration
Fee (FGCU)..................... $30.00
DSST
(DANTES) Testing Fee............... $80.00
Rescheduling
Fee ................................$20.00
MILITARY
(non-civilian )
Registration
Fee (FGCU) ......................$15.00
DSST
(DANTES) Testing Fee ................NO CHARGE
Rescheduling
Fee ................................$15.00
All fees
are per test. FGCU
fees are payable by Money
Order, Certified Check or Credit Card. The DSST (DANTES) Testing fee is
payable by Credit
Card ONLY.
REGISTERING
FOR THE TEST
- Registration must be accomplished at least 24 hours
before you wish to test.
- Go to www.getcollegecredit.com
for a list of tests available.
- You are not to use aids unless specified on the
DSST Auxiliary Test Materials List or specifically stated at the
beginning of the test. Books, dictionaries, adding machines, programmable
calculators, slide rules, tables, telephones, pagers, and other
similar devices ARE
NOT allowed in the room.
- When you arrive at the Testing Center to take your
test, you must bring the proper institution code for reporting and receiving
your score. The codes are listed on www.getcollegecredit.com/participating_institutions.html
. If your institution is not listed, call Thomson Prometric at
866-794-3497 PRIOR
to taking your exam to obtain a code. IF THIS CODE IS LEFT BLANK AT
THE TIME OF TESTING, YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY A $20.00 TRANSCRIPT FEE WHEN
ORDERED AT A LATER DATE.
- You must present a current and valid picture ID
such as a driver's license, passport or picture ID card. No one will
be allowed to test without proper ID.
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