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ETS Proficiency Profile Graduation Requirement

All students preparing to graduate with an Associate of Science (A.S.), an Associate of Arts (A.A) degree, or an Associate of Arts Teaching (A.A.T) degree are required to take the ETS Proficiency Profile prior to graduation.

LSCO is required by its accrediting agency to assess the extent to which students have attained core curriculum objectives in order to make data-driven decision regarding continuous improvement in student learning.
The ETS is a standardized test that will measure general education skills obtained from core curriculum objectives at LSCO and enable LSCO to calculate and evaluate student learning and general education outcomes. The exam will be administered on computer, and it will take approximately 3 hours to complete.
Scores on the ETS Proficiency Profile will not affect graduation status and will not be used in GPA computation. Scores are available upon completion of exam. Students may be eligible to receive an ETS Proficiency Profile Certificate of Achievement, which can be noted on your resume and highlighted during job interviews.

The LSCO Testing Center, Room 131 of the Ron E. Lewis Library. You may choose to take the test online or at the Testing Center.

Online Testing

  • The test may be taken at any time.
  • Instructions are provided via email from the graduation coordinator.
  • If instructions need to be resent, Testing Center staff can provide them.

In‑Person Testing

  • The test may be taken by appointment at the Testing Center.
  • Appointments are available Monday through Saturday, based on availability and provided no group testing is scheduled.

Testing Center Hours

Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

You may contact the Testing Center by email or phone to schedule an in‑person test or to indicate your preference to test online.

Phone: (409) 883‑3330
Email: testingcenter@lsco.edu

You should arrive at the Testing Center at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled session. Bring photo identification and two number two pencils. You may also want to bring a light jacket.

The ETS Proficiency Profile assess four core skill areas; Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Critical Thinking

There is an online study guide: E-Proficiency Profile Sample Questions

You can also visit the LSCO Learning Center to review study guide questions. The Learning Center is located in room 113 of the Ron E. Lewis Library building.

Scores are available upon completion.

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