The Testing Office is responsible for administering
the English, mathematics, and reading challenge test to eligible students. Those eligible to take the challenge test are
admitted first time freshman. If you
have any questions regarding your qualification to take a challenge test after
reading the information below feel free to contact our office (859) 572-6373.
Please
Note:
Those high school seniors who have been admitted
with conditions: you may want to re-take
the ACT to obtain better scores during your senior year. Scores you are looking
for (ACT): 18 or above in English,
First
time freshmen (or transfer students with less than 24 hours) who are admitted
to NKU and choose to take a challenge test, must do so prior to registering for
classes. Open Challenge Testing dates are listed below and students should
choose a date that precedes their Orientation date. (Exception: for those residing 50 + miles from NKU -
you may test during the first day of Orientation).
GENERAL
INFORMATION FOR ALL INCOMING STUDENTS
A student is permitted to take challenge test/s only
once for each developmental studies subject area.
A student is not eligible to take a challenge
test in English, mathematics, or reading if he/she is currently enrolled at
NKU, has taken the course and received a grade, or withdrew from the course.
Entering Freshman MUST take
challenge test/s before meeting with their academic advisor during
Orientation/Open Registration.
Students who do not complete challenge testing before meeting with their
advisors will be placed into the required developmental courses (per
availability of open sections).
Challenge Testing Format:
English a written essay taken on and scored
by a computer with a time limit of one hour.
Math computerized exam with discussion of
scores by a math instructor. Click link below for practice questions:
http://www.nku.edu/~williamsd/CHALLENGE%20TEST%20REV/CHALLENGE%20TEST%20REVIEW-SP04.doc
OPEN CHALLENGE TEST DATES
2008
You do not have to register, just show up 15 minutes
early.
A photo ID is required to take the Challenge Test
|
DATE |
DAY OF WEEK |
TIME to REPORT for TESTING |
LOCATION |
|
April 17,
2008 |
Thursday |
5:00 pm |
FH 421 (Founders Hall) |
|
May 15,
2008 |
Thursday |
5:00 pm |
FH 421 (Founders Hall) |
|
June 19,
2008 |
Thursday |
5:00 pm |
FH 421 (Founders Hall) |
|
July 17,
2008 |
Thursday |
5:00 pm |
FH 421 (Founders Hall) |
NKU MAP LINK FOR LOCATION
Please park in Lots K or L.
***If you live more than 50
miles from NKU, you may take the Challenge test during the first day of your
Orientation. Otherwise, you must take
the Challenge test on an open testing date.
Refer to the following chart for testing eligibility
and course placement:
ACT SCORES
taken after 10/89
SUBJECT REQUIRED
SCORE CHALLENGE ELIGIBILITY COURSE LEVEL
|
ENGLISH |
18 or higher |
No testing required |
ENG 101 College
Level English |
|
15, 16, or 17 |
Eligible to test |
ENG 090 or ENG 101 |
|
|
14 or below |
Not eligible to
test |
ENG 090 Required |
|
MATHEMATICS |
18 or higher |
No testing required |
College Level Math (Some courses require a higher math score) |
|
15, 16, or 17 |
Eligible to test |
MAH 095/MAH099 |
|
|
14 or below |
Eligible to test |
MAH 090 /MAH
095/MAH 099 |
|
|
18 or higher |
No testing required |
No Requirement |
|
15, 16, or 17 |
Eligible to test |
LAP 091 or No
Requirement |
|
|
14 or below |
Not eligible to
test |
LAP 091 Required |
SAT SCORES
SUBJECT REQUIRED SCORE CHALLENGE ELIGIBILITY COURSE LEVEL
|
Verbal (English
& |
480 or higher |
No testing required |
ENG 101 College
Level English |
|
420 470 |
Eligible to test |
ENG 090/LAP 091 or
ENG 101 |
|
|
410 or below |
Not eligible to
test |
ENG 090 and LAP 091
Required |
|
MATHEMATICS |
430 or higher |
No testing required |
College Level Math (Some courses require a higher math score) |
|
350 420 |
Eligible to test |
MAH 095/MAH
099 |
|
|
340 or below |
Eligible to test |
MAH 090/ MAH 095/
MAH 099 |
COMPASS SCORES**
SUBJECT REQUIRED SCORE CHALLENGE ELIGIBILITY COURSE LEVEL
|
ENGLISH (Writing skills) |
70 or higher |
No testing required |
ENG 101 College
Level English |
|
38 69 |
Eligible to test |
ENG 090 or ENG 101 |
|
|
37 or below |
Not eligible to
test |
ENG 090 Required |
|
MATHEMATICS (Algebra) |
35 or higher |
No testing required |
College Level Math (Some courses require a higher math score) |
|
30 - 34 |
Eligible to test |
MAH 095/MAH
099 |
|
|
29 or below |
Eligible to test |
MAH 090/ MAH 095/
MAH 099 |
|
|
81 or higher |
No testing required |
No requirements |
|
61 80 |
Eligible to test |
LAP 091 or no
requirement |
|
|
60 or below |
Not eligible to
test |
LAP 091 Required |
**Education
Department does not accept Compass scores. Nursing accepts with conditions.
Contact Nursing Department prior to taking the Compass test.
(ACT or SAT is acceptable for a