Testing Office

The Testing Office offers a variety of services to the University of Maryland and the community it serves. Located within the Counseling Center, the office works with career counselors, mental health counselors, educators, students and community members to provide for their testing and assessment needs.

STANDARDIZED TESTING
The University of Maryland, College Park, is the testing site for many nationally and locally coordinated examinations. Testing for graduate or professional school entrance, professional certification, and language testing are just a few of the types of tests administered through the office. A listing of standardized test descriptions, schedules, and registration information is available.

The Testing Office is now a computer-based testing facility. Tests currently beng offered include: the GRE, NBPTS, CLEP, MAT, TOEFL, and PRAXIS I. Get additional information concerning computer-based testing offered at the University of Maryland.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND VOCATIONAL TESTING RESOURCES
The Testing Office works in conjunction with both the Counseling Center and the Career Center to help provide resources for their clientele. Personality testing, interest tests, and other forms of assessment can all be administered during weekly testing room hours. Clients can have their results sent to a qualified professional who will then help the individual understand the results and how to best use those results.

OTHER TESTING WEB SITES

Educational Testing Service

ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation

American Educational Research Association

National Council on Measurement in Education

The Buros Institute of Mental Measurement