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.
| Monday through Thursday | 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Fridays | 7:30 a.m. to Noon |
| Saturdays (As of 1/26/2019) | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Sundays | Closed |
Testing hours are subject to change due to scheduling restrictions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Appointments can be made by coming to the Testing Center. We are located in room 220 on the second floor of the Conference Center/South Ark Student Center.
Appointments can be made by calling 870-864-7197 or 870-864-7196.
Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A confirmation reply will be sent upon scheduling. Be sure to include:
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 | |||
| 14 or below | 14 or below | English I | |||
| 15-16 | 15-18 | English II | |||
| 17-18 | 19+ | Composition with Lab | |||
| 19+ | 19+ | Composition I | |||
| Mathematics | |||||
| 16 or below | Elementary Algebra | ||||
| 17-18 | Intermediate Algebra or Tech Math | ||||
| 19+ | College Algebra | ||||
| Writing | Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 35 or below | 38 or below | English I | |||
| 36-40 | 39-40 | English II | |||
| 41-44 | 41-42 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 45+ | 43+ | Composition I | |||
| Intermediate Algebra | |||||
| 33 or below | Elementary Algebra | ||||
| 34-38 | Intermediate Algebra or Tech Math | ||||
| 39+ | College Algebra | ||||
| Writing | Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 41 or below | 50 or below | English I | |||
| 42-60 | 51-66 | English II | |||
| 61-79 | 67-82 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 80+ | 83+ | Composition I | |||
| Algebra | |||||
| 25 or below | Elementary Algebra | ||||
| 26-40 | Intermediate Algebra or Tech Math | ||||
| 41+ | College Algebra | ||||
| Sentence Skills | Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 60 or below | 52 or below | English I | |||
| 61-72 | 53-69 | English II | |||
| 73-82 | 70-77 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 83+ | 78+ | Composition I | |||
| Elementary Algebra | |||||
| 49 or below | Elementary Algebra | ||||
| 50-77 | Intermediate Algebra or Tech Math | ||||
| 78+ | College Algebra | ||||
| Writing + Reading | Course Placement | |||
| 234 or below | English I | |||
| 235-245 | English II | |||
| 246-252 | Composition with Lab | |||
| 253+ | Composition I | |||
| QAS | ||||
| 242 or below | Elementary Algebra | |||
| 243-255 | Intermediate Algebra or Tech Math | |||
| 256+ | College Algebra | |||
Tests:
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (include desired sections)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- 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
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (include desired course for credit)
- 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. (Job Readiness assessments)
- 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.
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