Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) Information

The PPST is a test of basic skills in reading, math, and writing.  It is required for students who do not have the necessary ACT (English=21; Math 20; Reading=21) or SAT (V=450; M=500) subscores (verification needed).

Registration for the paper-based PPST is done by completing the registration form found via the Internet at www.ets.org/praxis, or if you have taken a PPST previously, you can register by telephone (there is an additional fee of $35 for telephone registration).  2008-2009 test registration will be available after July 15, 2009.  PPST rates are $90 for one test, $130 for two, and $170 for three.  A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 is included in these rates and covers all paper-based tests taken in the same testing year.  Your registration is not complete until you’ve submitted your payment and accessed your admission ticket.  You will need to print your admission ticket.  You will not be mailed a paper admission ticket when you register online.

Reporting time is 7:30 a.m. for Session I (Reading and Math) and 10:45 a.m. for Session 2 (Writing).

NMU test dates for 2009-2010 are: November 14, 2009, January 9, 2010, and April 24, 2010.  Registration must be received by October 15, 2009, December 10, 2009, and March 25, 2010, respectively, or a late fee will be assessed.

If you have questions, please stop in at 179 Whitman Hall.

Check out the PPST web site for more information.