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 http://www.ets.org/praxis
Computer-based tests are given year round by appointment by calling Prometric Candidate Services at 1-800-853-6773. The closest testing center to Western Carolina University is in Asheville. Contact them directly to make testing arrangements.
Prometric Testing Center
31 College Place
Building D, Suite 107
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)-253-4224
For more information about the Praxis tests, including test preparation materials, go to http://www.ets.org/praxis/index.html. Praxis I preparation information can also be found through WCU's Office of Professional Examinations.
The required Praxis I (PPST) scores follow:
PPST Reading 176
PPST Writing 173
PPST Mathematics 173
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.