The costs for taking the PPST is the same for the paper/pencil or the computer based test.
A $50.00 non-refundable fee is charged for the paper-delivered test once per testing year (Sept.-Aug.).
| Cost, one test | $85.00. |
| Cost, two tests | $125.00 If scheduled at the same time to be taken on the same date. |
| Cost, combined tests | $135.00 If scheduled at the same time to be taken on the same date. |
NOTE: if you register for each test individually and take them on separate days, you will be charged $85.00 per test.
COMPARISON OF PAPER/PENCIL AND COMPUTER BASED PPST
| Paper and Pencil | Computer-based | |
| Results available | Within four weeks |
Reading and math unoffical scores are shown on the screen immediately on test day. All scores are available to the student by accessing their account and the college(s) selected within two to four weeks. |
| Rescheduling | $45.00 fee for changing test dates | A $15.00 per test fee is charged for rescheduling. |
Please Note
The CBT PPST in Reading, Mathematics and Writing is offered both as a combined test that is delivered at a single testing session and as three separate tests. The combined test, which is 4 1/2 hours consists of four separately timed sections: Reading, Mathematics, multiple-choice Writing and essay Writing.
The separate tests are each two hours long and can be taken on different days. NOTE: You will be charged $85.00 per test.
| Test Reading Mathematics Writing |
Paper and Pencil 40 questions, 60 min. 40 questions, 60 min. 45 multiple choice questions, 30 min. 1 essay, 30 min. |
Computer-based 46 questions, 75 min. 46 questions, 75 min. 44 multiple choice questions, 38 min. 1 essay, 30 min. |
