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Undergraduate Admissions - Test Requirements
Test Requirements
The North Carolina State Board of Education has identified three tests that can serve as admissions tests for undergraduate teacher education programs to provide evidence of competency with Pre-Professional Skill level.
Be sure to designate UNC-CH (code 5816) as a score recipient on registration form.
| Test | Total Score | Reading/Writing | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praxis I - PPST Paper-based |
522 | R - 176/ W - 173 |
M - 173 |
| Praxis I - CPPST Computer-based |
522 | R - 176/ W - 173 |
M - 173 |
| SAT | 1100 | Verbal 550 | Math 550 |
| ACT | 24 | English 24 | Math 24 |
Applicants planning to use SAT or ACT scores instead of Praxis I must have official scores on file with the university or submit official score reports from ETS.
Test Preparation
Praxis I (PPST) Test Preparation Tutorials - available through the North Carolina Model Teacher Education Consortium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my SAT or ACT scores no matter how old they are? YES, but the score is used as it is printed – no re-centering is applied.
Can students use combinations of scores from different tests to make the equivalent of passing PRAXIS I scores? YES, for example, a student may use the 550+ portion of the math SAT and the Reading and Writing tests from PRAXIS I and be eligible for admission to teacher education programs.
Can students who have taken and failed PRAXIS I now use their scores from SAT or ACT? YES, if the tests meet the criteria there is no penalty held against previous test takers who have not passed.