STEP 3 Accuplacer Testing As part of the admissions process, all incoming students must take an assessment test. This test is designed to measure your strengths and weaknesses in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The test is free of charge and offered throughout the semester. Accuplacer is not timed, but usually takes two to three hours to complete. A current photo id is required at the time of testing. Scratch paper and pencils are provided. When you finish the test, the assessment proctor will evaluate your scores and explain the results. Assessment is used to ensure proper placement in classes. We can measure this in several different ways including previous college credit earned, PSAT/SAT or ACT scores, or through an assessment tool called ACCUPLACER. To make an appointment to take our ACCUPLACER assessment in Ivy Hall, room 1135, visit . In addition to the assessment, students must attend an Orientation Session on campus or complete this session on line. All students must have a current application on file in the Admissions office before scheduling Accuplacer. For questions about assessment please contact the Admissions office. Preparing for the Accuplacer Test We encourage all students to spend time reviewing the sample test. www.ivytech.edu/assessment Application to the Dental Assisting Program Introduction After you have been accepted to the College (Steps 1-3), and have completed all recommended Academic Skills Advancement courses, you will want to complete the four (4) general education courses required for the admission process in your first semester if possible. After successful completion of these four (4) pre-requisite courses, you may be considered for the didactic and clinical-sequence admission to the Dental Assisting Program. There are two pathways to complete the dental assisting program at Ivy Tech. The first pathway is the Technical Certificate (TC) program. This requires one semester of prerequisites and one year of dental assisting courses. All program students must complete the TC program, which is the accredited program in preparation for the Certified Dental Assistant credential (CDA). The other pathway is an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program. The AAS degree is optional. This requires one year of prerequisites and general education courses and one year of dental assisting courses. The general education courses required for completion of the AAS degree
STEP 3 Accuplacer Testing As part of the admissions process, all incoming students must take an assessment test. This test is designed to measure your strengths and weaknesses in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The test is free of charge and offered throughout the semester. Accuplacer is not timed, but usually takes two to three hours to complete. A current photo id is required at the time of testing. Scratch paper and pencils are provided. When you finish the test, the assessment proctor will evaluate your scores and explain the results. Assessment is used to ensure proper placement in classes. We can measure this in several different ways including previous college credit earned, PSAT/SAT or ACT scores, or through an assessment tool called ACCUPLACER. To make an appointment to take our ACCUPLACER assessment in Ivy Hall, room 1135, visit . In addition to the assessment, students must attend an Orientation Session on campus or complete this session on line. All students must have a current application on file in the Admissions office before scheduling Accuplacer. For questions about assessment please contact the Admissions office. Preparing for the Accuplacer Test We encourage all students to spend time reviewing the sample test. www.ivytech.edu/assessment Application to the Dental Assisting Program Introduction After you have been accepted to the College (Steps 1-3), and have completed all recommended Academic Skills Advancement courses, you will want to complete the four (4) general education courses required for the admission process in your first semester if possible. After successful completion of these four (4) pre-requisite courses, you may be considered for the didactic and clinical-sequence admission to the Dental Assisting Program. There are two pathways to complete the dental assisting program at Ivy Tech. The first pathway is the Technical Certificate (TC) program. This requires one semester of prerequisites and one year of dental assisting courses. All program students must complete the TC program, which is the accredited program in preparation for the Certified Dental Assistant credential (CDA). The other pathway is an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program. The AAS degree is optional. This requires one year of prerequisites and general education courses and one year of dental assisting courses. The general education courses required for completion of the AAS degree
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