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College Entrance Tests

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Wichita State does not require a standardized test to be admitted for general enrollment.

However, a standardized test can be submitted to strengthen an application, and is highly recommended to boost acceptance chances for some academic programs. Students can be admitted to the University based solely on GPA. All tests listed below have study guides in Learning Express Library.

ACT Test

The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. This test includes three core sections: English, math, and reading. Science and writing may also be included. To find books on this topic, search act assessment study guides as a subject in the Library Catalog. (Do not use quotation marks; use quotations only with keyword searching).

SAT Test

The SAT test is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. There are two main sections: reading and writing, and math, which both include two subsections. To find books on this topic, run a search in the Library Catalog on sat educational test study guides as a subject. (Do not use quotation marks; use quotations only with keyword searching.)

College Basic Academic Subjects Examination (CBASE)

CBASE is a standardized test used to assess general education knowledge and skills, and is used for entry into the teacher education program at Wichita State and other universities. WSU also accepts class grades for enrollment into the program. There are five main sections used at WSU: English, math, science, social studies and an essay component. Although Learning Express Library does not have a study guide or a practice test for CBASE, there are skills tests that students may find helpful. To find books on this topic, run a search in the Library Catalog on college basic academic subjects examination study guides as a subject. (Do not use quotation marks; use quotations only with keyword searching.)

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

TEAS is a standardized, multiple-choice exam designed to assess the academic readiness of students applying to nursing and other allied health programs. The BSN program at WSU accepts TEAS, ACT and SAT as part of admissions requirements. There are four main subject areas: reading, math, science, and English and language usage. To find books about this topic, run a search on test of essential academic skills study guides as a subject. (Do not use quotation marks; use quotations only with keyword searching.)

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