DANTES

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Purpose:
The Dantes Subject Standardized Tests enable students to obtain college credit for what they have learned on the job, through self-study, personal interest, correspondence courses or by any other means.  The DSST program is available through The Chauncey Group International and is used by colleges and universities to award college credit to students who demonstrate that they know as much as students completing an equivalent college course.  The program is a cost efficient,  time-saving way for students to use their knowledge to accomplish their educational goals. 

Henderson is an open test center for the DANTES program.  Students may take the tests on Henderson's campus and have scores sent to other institutions if needed.  Henderson students who make the recommended score or better can receive credit to be used for free electives only.  Credit is placed on the transcript after a student has completed at least 15 hours at HSU with at least a 2.00 grade average.  The term "credit" is placed on the transcript, and the hours do not enter into a student's grade point average.  The following restrictions apply to Henderson students:

• A student may take a Dantes test in any area or field in which he/she has not completed a more advanced course.
• Students cannot have been enrolled in the course at the college level.
• Business majors/minors may not receive credit for the business tests.
• English majors/minors may not receive credit for Technical Writing. 

Description:
There are 37 different test titles in the areas of Social Science, Business, Mathematics, Applied Technology, Humanities and Physical Science.  Tests can usually be completed within 90 minutes, but additional time can be allowed if necessary.  The tests may be taken again after 6 months (180 days).

*In addition to a minimum score of 47 on the multiple-choice test, an examinee must also receive a passing grade on the speech.

B    =  Baccalaureate Program
BU =  Baccalaureate Upper Division

Registration Procedures:

The fee to take a DSST is $70 per test. This fee entitles you to two score reports after the test is scored. One will be sent directly to you and the other will be sent to the college or university designated at the time of testing. Online test fees must be paid with a credit card only. The paper and pencil test fee can be paid with a certified check or U.S. money order made payable to Prometric or you may charge the test fee to your Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card. Note: The credit card statement will reflect a charge from Prometric for all DSST examinations. (Declined credit card charges will be assessed an additional $25 processing fee.)

Internet Based Testing:

All DSST test titles are available via Internet-based testing with the exception of Principles of Public Speaking. When taking a DSST test online, you will be required to create a username and password at the time of testing. The test fee is paid by credit card only. Candidates have two hurs to complete their examination after they click "Begin Test."

What to Bring on Test Date:

• A picture I.D. such as a driver's license.
• Three sharpened soft-lead (No. 2) pencils with erasers.
• $60 Test Fee.  The fee can be paid by Certified Check, U.S. Money Order, or by using a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card.  Debit cards are not acceptable.

1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Phone: (870) 230-5470 Fax: (870) 230-5484

Send comments and suggestions to: Hudginc@hsu.edu
Date Last Modified: Wednesday, July 13, 2005