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Northwestern Michigan College
Testing and Academic Placement Services
Northwestern Michigan College Career and Employment Services offers various career, certification, skill, and academic tests for students, graduates, and community members. Information about any of the tests can be obtained below or from:
Amanda Campbell
Northwestern Michigan College, Career and Employment Services
Osterlin Library, NMC Main Campus
1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
E-mail: acampbell@message.nmc.edu
Telephone (231) 995-1360
CLEP
The College Board established CLEP to serve students who want college credit, placement, and exemption by examination. For more information on CLEP exams available, descriptions, and study guides visit www.collegeboard.com/clep.
To schedule an appointment to take a CLEP test contact Amanda Campbell 231-995-1360.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an American College Testing Placement Exam, used by NMC for the mandatory academic placement of new students in mathematics and writing courses. Northwestern Michigan College information regarding this placement test is available at Northwestern Michigan College Placement Test Information and at www.act.org/compass
Information to assist you in preparing for this assessemnt or obtaining a preview are available on the web from ACT (they authored the assessment) at www.act.org/compass and also from www.testprepreview.com
Strong Interest Inventory®
The Strong Interest Inventory provides you the most up-to-date and powerful occupational interest information available. The Strong Interest Inventory® assessment instrument reflects today's pattern of constant change in the world of work. It provides a solid, dependable guide for career change and development. Whether you are a student exploring careers, considering a job change, or interested in career development, the Strong provides the most valid, powerful, and up-to-date information to help you make informed decisions. The Strong's 317 items measure your interest in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities, and school subjects. The validity and reliability of the Strong exceed those of any other interest inventory: The Strong Interest Inventory can help you plan for different steps along the career path with one goal in mind: to match your interests with careers.
Contact Kari Kahler at (231) 995-1228 or E-mail kkahler@nmc.edu for additional information
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) instrument is the most widely used personality inventory in history. Last year alone, two million people gained valuable insight about themselves and the people they interact with daily by taking the MBTI® instrument. The Myers-Briggs® inventory helps you improve work and personal relationships, increase productivity, identify leadership and interpersonal communication preferences, and align your personality with career options. You will be amazed at what you will find out about yourself after answering only 93 questions!.
The MBTI® inventory is written at seventh-grade reading level and can be administered to individuals age 14 to adult.
Contact Kari Kahler at (231) 995-1228 or E-mail kkahler@nmc.edu for additional information
Other Testing Available and Contact Information
| Name of Test | Contact Person or Information | Telephone Number | Frequency of Administration | Where Test Is Administered | Who May Use Testing Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS COMPASS ESL ASSET |
Amanda Campbell | 995-1360 995-1120 |
Daily and Scheduled Group Sessions | Various Locations on NMC's Campus As Required | Current and Prospective Students |
| ACT Academic Assessment | Kathy Sedlacek , ACT, or Area High Schools | 995-1049 | Six Times a Year on Prescribed Dates | NMC Registration Office | Open To The Public |
| Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Rectification | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | Two Times a Year | NMC Registration Office | Open To The Public |
| Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | 995-1316 | Contact Ken Masck | Contact Ken Masck | NMC Automotive Program Students | |
| CDM/AMP | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| College Level Examination Program (CLEP) | Amanda Campbell | 995-1360 | Weekly, By Appointment | NMC Career ServicesOffice | Open To The Public |
| CPCU/IIA | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | 4 Times/Year | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| Certified Board | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| (DBM) | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| Dietary Mangers | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| GRE-Subject | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | 3 Times/Year | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| MEAP | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| MELAB | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® | Kari Kahler | 995-1228 | As Requested | Career & Employment Services | Present and Prospective NMC Students |
| NCCPA | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| NOCTI | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| NMC Class Room Make-Up Tests | Kari Kahler | 995-2134 | As Required | NMC Center for Learning | Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
ONCC |
Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 |
|
Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| O.P.E.N. Course Examinations | Maureen
Schneider Keith Kelly |
995-2908 | Open Learning Instructor Hours as Posted | NMC Center for Learning | O.P.E.N. Students |
| PRAXIS | Kathy Sedlacek | 995-1049 | As Requested | Announced Prior To Test Date |
Specific NMC and other College Program Members |
| Support Services - Special Needs Test Administration | Denny Everett | 995-1139 | As Requested | Office of Tutoring and Support Services | Students with Appropriate Documentation |
| Strong Interest Inventory® | Kari Kahler | 995-1228 | As Requested | Career & Employment Services | Present and Prospective NMC Students |
| Telecourse Testing | Kari Kahler | 995-2134 | As Required | NMC Center for Learning | Specific NMC and other College Program Members |