Whether you’re seeking testing for apprenticeship, earning your GED or placing into Gateway courses, we have the right test for you! Browse our test options below and you’ll find information regarding test location, cost and helpful resources to assist you in preparing to take your test. For any proctored tests, we ask that you contact a member of the Testing Services team prior to scheduling your exam with student services.
Tests available through Gateway’s Testing Services
Accuplacer Next Generation Placement Testing
The Accuplacer placement test helps us assess your knowledge and place you into appropriate level courses.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine
Cost: $15
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Apprenticeship Testing
If you’re pursuing an apprenticeship, your employer may require you to take the Accuplacer.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine
Cost: $15
Credit for Prior Learning (CFPL)
If you have prior knowledge or skills in a certain subject from work or military experience, you can save time and money by earning credit for prior learning.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine
Cost: $15
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GED/HSED
Complete your high school education by earning your General Education Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine
Cost: $145
Cost for Math, RLA, Science and Social Studies exams: $33.75 each
Cost for Civics exam: $10
Cost to retake exam: $10
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Keyboarding
The keyboarding test measures your typing speed and accuracy and is taken by students who are required to have a specific typing speed for their program. You’ll be given three minutes to type a copy of a passage and will be graded by speed and accuracy.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine campuses
Cost: $15 or free with your $30 Gateway application fee
Kryterion
Schedule your Kryterion test at Gateway through your test client’s website. As a Kryterion candidate, you will be responsible for adhering to all of Kryterion’s testing policies and security.
Locations offered: Kenosha
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE testing is offered on all three campuses and you can schedule your test through Pearson VUE online. As a Pearson VUE candidate, you will be responsible for adhering to all of Pearson VUE’s testing policies and procedures. Learn more about Pearson VUE testing through this video.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine
Proctoring Services
Gateway offers proctoring services on each campus for students who need to have a test or exam proctored for another school. If you’re interested in having your test proctored, please contact the Testing Services staff for your desired campus to discuss details and set up an appointment.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenohsha and Racine
Cost: $25
PSI
Gateway offers PSI testing which you can schedule through the PSI website. As a PSI candidate, you will be responsible for adhering to all of PSI’s testing policies and security procedures.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine
Scantron
Gateway Testing Services is an authorized provider for Scantron Certification and Licensing. To schedule your exam, please visit the Scantron website or via your exam provider.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine
HESI A2
The Health Education Systems, Inc. Admissions Assessment (HESI A2) is designed to assess basic learning skills and help gauge classroom success. In order to take the HESI A2, you must be admitted to the Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy or Surgical Technician program at Gateway Technical College.
Locations offered: Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine campuses
Cost: $54 for Nursing/ADN, Paramedic to ADN Bridge, Practical Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant and Surgical Technology students; $44 for Dental Hygiene students
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WorkKeys
The WorkKeys test is frequently used by businesses to assess potential employees’ skills in a variety of content areas. It’s also used by high schools to assess students’ skills for certain program requirements. For specific information on each subject, including free sample questions, please visit ACT’s WorkKeys Assessments page. Sign up by calling 1-800-247-7122, visiting any Student Services Center or via My Gateway.
Locations: Kenosha and Racine campuses
Cost: $20 Per Exam Section
