Friday, June 5, 2015

PERT Retest/Make-up Information

Mark your calendars! Students who need to make-up or retake the PERT can select any of the following days and times to participate in the PERT administration. Students may only take each section of the test one time during this testing window.

Testing dates: 
  • July 14
  • July 15
  • July 16
Testing times:
  • Reading 7:30 a.m. each day
  • Writing 9:30 a.m. each day
  • Math 11:30 a.m each day

Students must:
  • reserve a testing date and time for each test they would like to take. Click here to reserve your session.
  • present a photo ID to enter the testing room.
  • must be on time. Students will not be allowed to enter the testing room once testing has started. 

Test score requirements and FAQs:

PERT ACT SAT
Reading 106 19 440
Writing 103 17 N/A
Math 114 19 440

  • Students can mix-and-match scores from these three tests. In other words, if they do not earn scores on the PERT, they can use ACT or SAT scores to meet eligibility.  
  • Students must earn scores in Reading and Writing to move into ENC1101 and AMH2010/2020 courses. 
  • Students must earn scores in Reading, Writing, and Math to move into any math courses and/or to take more than 12-credit hours with FSCJ (three classes). 
  •  10th grade students must have scores on file by August 1 to take courses first semester.
  • 10th grade students must have scores on file by January 15 to take courses second semester.
  • Once a student gains a score in an area, the score sticks forever for Early College/dual enrollment placement.  
  • Students should visit www.ACTstudent.org or www.CollegeBoard.org to register for ACT or SAT, if needed. These sites will open registration for tests in August.