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Frequently Asked Questions for: Assessment - DANTES- Does your test center offer the DANTES exam?
- How much does it cost to take a DANTES exam?
- Will I receive credit for taking the DANTES?
- So, what are the advantages of taking the DANTES?
- Can you retest on a DANTES exam?
- How do I prepare to take a DANTES exam?
- What DANTES examinations do you offer at Aims?
- When will I know my scores?
- What is a DANTES exam?
Does your test center offer the DANTES exam?Yes, we offer the DANTES exams at Aims Community College. Testing is by appointment only. For further information or to make an appointment, please call (970) 339-6448 for the Greeley Campus and (970) 667-4611 ext. 3312 for the Loveland Campus.
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How much does it cost to take a DANTES exam? Visit the Assessment website to view cost information for taking the DANTES exam.
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Will I receive credit for taking the DANTES? According to the Chauncey Group, each college has its own admissions policies. However, having a passing score for DANTES on your college transcript can provide evidence of how well you can perform at the college level. Contact the Aims Admissions office to find out if Aims awards credit for the DANTES tests you are interested in taking.
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So, what are the advantages of taking the DANTES?- To test out of introductory classes
- To get credit for what you already know
- To shorten the time to get your degree
- To save on tuition fees
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Can you retest on a DANTES exam?Yes, however, examinations may not be repeated within six months of the testing date.
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How do I prepare to take a DANTES exam?- The Chauncey Group offers study courses for all DANTES exams. They are available in print form or online. Access the list of available courses.
- The Chauncey Group also provides fact sheets on each test. You can access these fact sheets> by visiting their website
- You can also purchase "The Official DSST (DANTES) Test Preparation Guide" for $19.95 at the DANTES web site.
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What DANTES examinations do you offer at Aims?- Fundamentals of College Algebra
- Principles of Statistics
- Art of the Western World
- Western Europe since 1945
- An introduction to the modern Middle East
- Human/Cultural Geography
- Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
- A History of the Vietnam War
- The Civil War and Reconstruction
- Foundations of Education
- Life-Span Developmental Psychology
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- General Anthropology
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice
- Fundamentals of Counseling
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Principles of Supervision
- Business Law II
- Introduction to Computing
- Management Information Systems
- Introduction to Business
- Money and Banking
- Personal Finance
- Business Mathematics
- Astronomy
- Here's to Your Health
- Environment and Humanity
- Principles of Physical Science I
- Physical Geology
- Technical Writing
- Ethics in America
- Introduction to World Religions
- Principles of Public Speaking
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When will I know my scores?You will find out your score at the completion of your test.
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What is a DANTES exam?DANTES exams give you the opportunity to obtain college credit for learning obtained outside the conventional college/university classroom.
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