Reading Proficiency Exam

General
A passing score on the Reading Proficiency Exam satisfies the undergraduate degree requirement for reading proficiency.  Read the reading proficiency requirements from the HBU Catalog.

Exam Description
The Reading Proficiency Exam (RPE) is a pre-THEA exam, which covers the reading section only.  It is a one hour pass/fail exam with several reading selections and 24 multiple-choice questions.  A passing score requires 17 correct responses (out of 24). 

Scores
Test results (pass or fail) are automatically sent to the Office of the Registrar, who enters the official scores in Banner.  Students may check in their Huskynet account to see if the reading proficiency graduation requirement has been met. View instructions on accessing the RPE score report.

Test Preparation Materials
Since RPE is a pre-THEA exam, THEA test preparation materials are also appropriate to utilize for RPE. A limited number of THEA Study Guides are available for check out from Testing Services, Brown 288.  One must be a currently enrolled HBU student in order to check out resources. The THEA website also offers some practice exercises.


Testing Schedule
Deadline to register: 1 week before exam
1 hour exam.  Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time listed.


Closed test dates:
Test dates are taken offline when all seats are filled and when the registration deadline (1 week prior to test date) is past. See standby testing information below.

Registration and Payment

• Register online now!
• Include your Huskynet user ID number (H#) when you register. Please insure it is correct in order for your scores to be accurately reported. (I do not know my Huskynet user ID number.)
• Testing fee is $28, paid at time of registration.
• Testing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Test Day Instructions

• Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and instructions. Test starts before listed start time.
• Bring
  • 2 forms of identification (one must be current photo ID)
  • 2 sharpened no. 2 pencils
  • copy of registration confirmation email
• All personal items must be left in designated area (front, back or side wall of room)
• Cell phones must be turned completely OFF and left in designated area for prohibited items.
• No cell phones, food or drink are allowed during the test session.
• Any items left after the test session, will be turned in to lost and found in Baugh Center 223.

NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED FOR TESTING ONCE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEGUN.

Other Policies

• Retesting - If a student does not pass on the first attempt, retesting is allowed.  A student who wishes to retest must complete the online registration and payment again.  Both the Reading Proficiency Exam and the THEA Quick Test are offered once a month. A passing score on either of these exams will satisfy the reading proficiency graduation requirement.
• Refunds - Testing fee is non-refundable, including for no shows and late arrivals.
• Reschedules - No reschedules are allowed.
• Standby Testing - Those wishing to test on a test date that is "offline" may be considered for testing on a "standby" basis at the discretion of the test administrator. To be considered for a seat, Standbys must:
  • Arrive on time (considered on first come basis)
  • Sign-in on the sign-in sheet.
  • Bring appropriate testing fee (check or money order only. No change will be made and no receipts given for standby testing).
  • Have appropriate identification - must have HBU ID card.

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