Placement Testing Information for Current Students at the Florida Keys Community College in Key West, FL
Placement Testing
PERT Information
What is PERT? Florida Keys Community College primary placement test, the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is appropriate for those who have not taken the SAT or ACT, or whose SAT or ACT scores are more than two years old. PERT replaces the CPT.
The purpose of PERT is to help provide information about your skills in the English language, reading, and mathematics. Your test results will be used in the academic advising process to ensure that you enroll in the appropriate levels of English (communication/humanities), reading, and mathematics courses.
You may need to take the PERT, if you are a degree-seeking student, a returning student who changes to degree-seeking status, or as well as a non-degree seeking student who wishes to enroll in English, reading, mathematics courses, or any course requiring college level English or math as a prerequisite.
The PERT identifies appropriate course placement (developmental education through college credit) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. There are 30 questions per placement subtest, and the scaled scores range from 50-150.
Is this a pass/fail test? PERT is a placement test. You can't fail.
If I don't do well on PERT, will I get into FKCC? As long as you have graduated from high school or have a GED, you're in. FKCC has an open door admissions policy. The assessment simply is used to place you in classes at levels most appropriate for you.
When will I receive my test scores? You will receive your scores immediately once the test has been completed. An advisor will review your scores.
Is there a study guide? Yes. Please see the below link.
Can I use a calculator? Textbooks, notebooks, dictionaries, and calculators are not allowed in the testing room.
What is the testing time? The test is not timed, but plan for 2 hours to do your best work.
Can I retest if I do not like my scores? Students must wait 45 days to elapse before retesting on PERT. Students who have already begun any level of college preparatory instruction in a subject area may only be referred for retesting on an individual basis by the teaching faculty member. An advisor may grant permission for a retest due to extenuating circumstances. However, effective Feb. 1, 2009 a $10.00 charge will be assessed to retake one or more parts of the PERT.
Is there special arrangements for people with disabilities? Please inform the test administrator before taking the test. These request should be made in writing directly to the Office for Students with Disabilities which is located in the Advising Services Department (KW).
Are there any exemptions to PERT? Student can provide official ACT or SAT scores taken currently within two years can be reviewed. Students who have taken the ACT or SAT, but have scores lower than the following minimums in any category, may choose to take the PERT. A break down of scores are listed below.
ACT: English=17; Reading=18; Math=21
CPT: Sentence Skills=83; Reading=83; Arithmetic=57; Algebra=98
FCAT: Reading=355-500; Math=375-500
PERT: Reading=104-150 ; Writing=99-150 , Math=113-150 ,
SAT: Verbal=440; Math=480
When and Where the PERT given: The test is offered in small group sessions prior to and during registration each term. Students may be tested at any FKCC Center-Key West, Middle, or Upper Keys.
Do I need to make an appointment to take PERT? Yes an appointment is required. Please contact the appropriate test center.
You may schedule a PERT appointment by calling one of our campuses
Key West: 305-809-3196
Middle Keys: 305-743-2133
Upper Keys: 305-852-8007
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