In-Person Testing
- Only essential testing is allowed.
- Those using the testing center must make an appointment (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 870.864.7196). Walk-in appointments are NOT allowed.
- All testers must complete the SouthArk Screening and Release of Liability Form – COVID19 no more than 24 hours prior to testing to be admitted to the facility.
- Testers are to arrive at the east doors of the conference center, nearest the bookstore.
- All testers are to wear a mask upon arrival.
- Remote testing is available for limited tests and is highly encouraged.
- There will be no personal contact between the proctor and the tester.
- Hands of both the proctor and the tester will be sanitized prior to beginning the check-in process.
- The Testing Center is limited to eight (8) testers at a time to meet social distancing standards.
- Upon completion, the proctor will sanitize the workstation and all items used by the tester.
Tests:
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (include desired sections)
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- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (College-Level Examination Program)
- CLEP Test Prep
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (include the specific CLEP test)
- CLEP Exams SouthArk Accepts for Credit
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- Iso-Quality (Numerous Allied Health licensing and credentialing)
- Kryterion (Medical Transcription certification)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Miller Analogies Test)
- NACE (Nursing Acceleration Challenge Examination) for RN applicants
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (National Association for Legal Assistants and Paralegals)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Phlebotomy certification exam)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Education Paraprofessionals certification exam)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (online registration is also available; including the GED)
- PRAXIS (Teacher certification exams - computer only)
- ProV (Electrician and workforce certifications - computer only)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Entrance exam for most Allied Health programs - include desired program)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (CRC - Career Readiness Certificate)
Other local, state, national, and international tests are being added periodically.
Forms:
| Monday through Thursday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Fridays | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Saturdays and Sundays | Closed |
Testing hours are subject to change due to scheduling restrictions.
How can I schedule an appointment to take a test?
| Click Here to schedule an appointment to take a placement test. |
Appointments for tests may also be made via phone at 870-864-7196, or by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Be sure include the following information:
- The test name that needs to be scheduled
- The instructor's name and college, if not SouthArk
- The desired testing date and time
- A contact number.
A valid photo ID must be presented to take a test.
Testing Policy
All exams must be COMPLETE by posted closing time; in most cases, exams will not be permitted to begin later than ONE HOUR PRIOR to the posted closing time. A later start time may be permitted at the discretion of the Testing Center staff. Under no circumstances will an exam be permitted to start within 30 minutes of posted closing time. Closing times are strictly enforced.
| English | Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 15 or below | 16 or below | English I | |||
| 16-18 | 17-18 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 19+ | 19+ | Composition I | |||
| Mathematics | |||||
| 16 or below | Tech Math with Lab Math for Health w/Lab |
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| 17-18 | Tech Math Math Reasoning w/Lab College Algebra w/Lab Math for Health Professionals |
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| 19+ | Tech Math Math Reasoning College Algebra Math for Health Professionals Introduction to Statistics |
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| Writing | Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 34 or below | 38 or below | English I | |||
| 35-44 | 39-41 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 45+ | 42+ | Composition I | |||
| Intermediate Algebra | |||||
| 33 or below | Tech Math w/Lab Math for Health Professionals w/Lab |
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| 34-38 | Tech Math Math Reasoning w/Lab College Algebra w/Lab Math for Health Professionals |
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| 39+ | Tech Math Math Reasoning College Algebra Math for Health Professionals Introduction to Statistics |
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| Writing | Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 41 or below | 51 or below | English I | |||
| 42-79 | 52-82 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 80+ | 83+ | Composition I | |||
| Algebra | |||||
| 25 or below | Tech Math w/Lab Math for Health w/Lab |
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| 26-40 | Tech Math Math Reasoning w/Lab College Algebra w/Lab Math for Health Professionals |
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| 41+ | Tech Math Math Reasoning College Algebra Math for Health Professionals Introduction to Statistics |
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| Sentence Skills | Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 60 or below | 52 or below | English I | |||
| 61-82 | 53-77 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 83+ | 78+ | Composition I | |||
| Elementary Algebra | |||||
| 49 or below | Tech Math w/Lab Math for Health w/Lab |
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| 50-77 | Tech Math Math Reasoning w/Lab College Algebra w/Lab Math for Health Professionals |
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| 78+ | Tech Math Math Reasoning College Algebra Math for Health Professionals Introduction to Statistics |
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| Writing + Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 234 or below | English I | |||
| 235-252 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 253+ | Composition I | |||
| QAS | ||||
| 242 or below | Tech Math with Lab Math for Health with Lab |
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| 243-255 | Tech Math Math Reasoning with Lab College Algebra with Lab Math for Health Professionals |
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| 256+ | Tech Math Math Reasoning College Algebra Math for Health Professionals Intro to Statistics |
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The Testing Center provides a high-quality, comprehensive testing environment for the campus that enables test-takers to perform at their highest level of ability; commits to maintain professional testing standards and practices; safeguards confidentiality of test-taker records; and creates an optimal testing environment in accordance with the National College Testing Association Professional Standards and Guidelines.
The Learning Center will strive to instill confidence in all learners by assisting them in becoming independent students who will rely upon their own strengths and abilities within an engaging and welcoming learning environment.
For more information, please contact the Director of the Testing and Learning Center at 870-864-7196, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
