National Tests
The National Tests Program administers large-scale examinations commonly published by major test companies and coordinated nationally. Tests include widely used college admissions or certification tests. Dates are set by the test company and tests are administered simultaneously nation-wide. Several hundred examinees may be tested at the University of Washington at one time.
Test companies often publish bulletins that provide information about test dates, registration procedures, and preparing for the test. Most require pre-registration through the testing company. Some allow late or standby registration with payment of an additional fee. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is managed by the OEA Testing Center.
Test Dates Available from OEA
ACT
American College Testing program. Published by American College Testing, Iowa City, IA, (319) 337-1270. TTY: (313) 337-1524.
GRE
Graduate Record Examination. Published by Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, NJ, (609) 771-7670. TTY: (609) 734-9362. Computerized administrations available through Sylvan Learning Centers. For updated information on computerized testing, call (800) GRE-CALL. TTY: (800) 529-3590.
IELTS
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking. More information.
LSAT
Law School Admission Test. Published by Law School Admission Services, Inc., Newtown, PA, (215) 968-1001. email: lsacinfo@lsac.org.
MAT
Miller Analogies Test. Information only. Register by phone with the Testing Center. Published by Harcourt Assessment, San Antonio, TX, (800) 622-3231.
PCAT
Pharmacy College Admission Test. Published by the Psychological Corporation, San Antonio, TX, (800) 622-3231.
SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test. Published by Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, NJ, (609) 771-7600. TTY: (609) 882-4118.
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language. Published by Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, NJ, (609) 951-1100, (609) 771-7100. TTY: (609) 734-9362. email: toefl@ets.org
Test Dates NOT Available from OEA
Please contact the testing company directly for information on the following tests.
MCAT (Online registration only)
Medical College Admission Test. Published by American College Testing, Iowa City, IA, (319) 337-1357. TTY: (319) 337-1701.
OAT
Optometry Admission Test. Published by the Optometry Admission Testing Program, Chicago, IL, (312) 440-2691.
