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Taking the PERT for Dual Enrollment
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The PERT for Dual Enrollment
What is the PERT Test?
PERT stands for Postsecondary Education Readiness Test.
- The PERT is used in the state of Florida
- The score achieved on the PERT helps determine college readiness and placement.
- There are three sections to the test: Math, Reading, and Writing.
- Each section has 30 questions = 90 questions total
- The PERT is not timed, however it usually takes about 3 hours to complete.
You Cannot Fail the PERT!
You cannot fail the test. The test is designed to determine the best placement for you based on your academic preparation.
However, to be eligible to Dual Enroll, you must achieve a certain score in each section. The minimum score will depend on which college you choose to attend, so check with your college before you prepare, so you know what score you will need to achieve.
Why Choose the PERT?
How to Get a Good Score on the PERT
Take a Practice Test
To be eligible to Dual Enroll as a homeschooled student, FL state colleges require test scores from the SAT, ACT, or PERT.
- The SAT and ACT tests cost between $38 and $54.50 per test
- The PERT test is FREE the first time. Students may retake the test, but there is a $10 fee for each additional time.
- SAT and ACT tests can only be scheduled at certain times of the year.
- The PERT test can be taken at any time.
Preparation is the key to achieving a good score on the PERT.
You can download free PERT preparation guides here:
Reading prep: http://valenciacollege.edu/assessments/documents/cpt-Reading-review.pdf
Writing prep: http://valenciacollege.edu/assessments/documents/cpt-English-Review.pdf
Math prep: http://valenciacollege.edu/assessments/pert/documents/PERTbooklet.pdf
You can watch PERT preparation videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbbH1sSaIk0WcunrSMDmGfGKSYlEGU6AG
Once you have studied and prepared, take a practice test.
There are several FREE online practice tests:
http://www.irsc.edu/Videos/PERT-Module/player.html
https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/
Retaking the PERT
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If you take the PERT and don't achieve a high enough score, don't despair!
You can retake the PERT, but not too many times, so if you have to retake it, make sure you PREPARE!
Most colleges have PERT tutoring classes which will help you study to retake the PERT.