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PPST stands for Pre-Professional Skills Tests and is also referred
to as Praxis I: Academic Skills Tests in Reading, Writing, and
Mathematics.
The State Board of Education sets minimum scores that students must meet for admission to teacher education. The tests are administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and can be completed in a paper-and-pencil format at scheduled times during the year.
To register go to www.ets.org.
For assistance with Praxis I(PPST) Test Preparation, please visit the following web address: www.ceap.wcu.edu/ppst.htm
For assistance preparing for Praxis II which is different for different areas, go to the website below (NC requirements on the ETS site), you should find the test you are interested in and click on the test number. That will lead you to Tests at a Glance which is a full explanation of the test, content covered, and sample questions with answers. Some preparation books available through bookstores use this information. Praxis II (ETS)
There are testing centers throughout the country. The closest to Western Carolina University is:
Prometric Testing Center
31 College Place
Building D, Suite 107
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
(828) 253-4224
For other testing centers offering the computer-based testing for Praxis I, call 1-800-853-6773. For more information about the Praxis tests, go to www.ets.org/praxis.
The required scores follow:
PPST Reading 176
PPST Writing 173
PPST Mathematics 173
New!A Combined Praxis I Score of 522 meets the Praxis I requirement! If individual test scores do not meet each requirement above, a combined score of 522 satisfies the requirement
For those who are applying for admission beginning with Fall 2006, the following scores on the SAT or ACT may be used to substitute for Praxis I (PPST).
Individuals with a total SAT score of 1100 are exempt from Praxis I testing requirements.
Individuals with a total SAT score of less than 1100, but a score of at least 550 on the Verbal test are exempt from Praxis I in Reading and Writing.
Individuals with a total SAT score of less than 1100, but a score of at least 550 on the Math test are exempt from Praxis I in Mathematics.
Individuals with a composite ACT score of 24 are exempt from Praxis I.
Individuals with a composite ACT score of less than 24, but with a score of at least 24 on the English are exempt from Praxis I in Reading and Writing.
Individuals with a composite ACT score of less than 24, but a score of at least 24 on the Math test are exempt from Praxis I in Mathematics.
Appeal of PPST or Praxis I - Students who have failed to meet Praxis I requirements after three attempts may qualify for an appeal. Go to Praxis I Appeal for requirements and forms.
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