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MAT: Miller Analogies Test

The Miller Analogies Test (computer-based version) is administered through the Continuing Education Testing Center on scheduled test days.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

Due to the decline in the use and interest of the MAT over the years, Pearson Assessments will be retiring the MAT, MAT Practice Tests, and Study Guide at the end of November 2023.  The final administration will be given no later than November 15, 2023, at participating MAT Controlled Testing Centers. WCU will adminsiter its final MAT on October 11, 2023.

 Official Transcripts and Personal Score Reports will be available to examinees upon request at our website for the next 2 years, or until November 2025.   

HOW TO REGISTER:
Register for a REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAT Exam
Request a customized date and time administration
If you have received approval for a custom date & time  

General Information
For general information on the MAT, visit the MAT Website or call Harcourt Assessment and Psychological Corporation at 1-800-622-3231. Be sure to review the participant guide and the frequently asked questions.

Any individual who has a physical or mental impairment or limitation described as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request special testing arrangements. If your needs are such that you will require extra time or assistance to take the MAT, you will begiven a non-standard administration. There is no additional charge for special accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Most CTCs are able to administer the MAT to candidates requiring special accommodations. It is important that you notify your chosen CTC of your needs several weeks before your desired test date. Please refer to the MAT candidate booklet for complete information. For more information on accommodations visit milleranalogies.com

Fees

  • 1. A fee of $90 (non-refundable) is required to register for regular scheduled MAT. You may register online or submit your paper registration. (Paper registrations must be received five days in advance of the test date.
  • 2. If you are unable to test on a regularly scheduled MAT test day, you may request a specific date and time for a personalized test administration. The cost for a customized administration is $145 (non-refundable). Please contact the testing coordinator at rrquillen@wcu.edu or call 828.227.2136 to schedule a date and time.

What to Bring on Test Day: Identification
MAT Candidates must provide TWO forms of ID on the day of the test:

  • 1. One form of identification must include a photo and may be either a school issued photo ID with signature or a government issued photo identification, such as a driver's license, passport, state-issued ID, or military ID. A credit card photo is not an acceptable form of photo identification.
  • 2. A second form of positive identification does not need to have a photo and may include a Social Security card, birth certificate, credit card, or other form of credible ID that includes a signature.
  • 3. You must provide your social security number to the MAT testing center on testing today. This number will NOT be stored at Western Carolina University, but will be required to log-in to the MAT test.
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