Testing Center

• Placement in math and English is an important step to ensure you are in courses that are best for you.

  • At BBCC, the first step to establishing your placement is to complete the Placement Evaluation Request (PER) form. The PER will guide you through a series of questions about the college and high school math and English courses you have taken and your high school GPA, estimating your placement based on your answers. You will need your BBCC student ID that was emailed to you after you applied for admission to complete the request. Be prepared to upload one of the following: your most recent high school transcript (transcript must be within the past 10 years for English placement and within the past 2 years for math placement) or a copy of your SBAC, SAT, or ACT test scores – this is how we will determine your official placement. Your name must appear on all documentation or we cannot use it for placement! 
  • Once you have submitted all required information, BBCC staff will determine your official math and/or English placement and email you about how to to access your scores and information about alternative placement options, if necessary.
  • Please allow 5 to 7 business days* for processing before your scheduled New Student Enrollment session. *During peak months (May-Sept.), placement evaluation can take up to 2 weeks, so submit information as early as possible! NOTE: You will not be able to enroll in some courses without placement. 
•  See Placement Options here

CLEP testing is currently unavailable at the BBCC Testing Center. Check this webpage regularly for updates.

In the meantime, below are alternative test options. More information can be found on the CLEP College Board test scheduling webpage. 

• Online (remote proctoring) – click here for more information
• Next Closest Test Site to Moses Lake

  Central Washington University (Test Center Code: 4044)
  400 East University Way
  Ellensburg, WA 98926-7465
  (509) 963-3554 

The GED is a high school equivalency exam and measures academic achievement and college readiness for those who did not complete high school. Earning a GED may provide you with better job opportunities and may also help you qualify for financial aid for college.

Who Is Eligible to Test?

• You are at least 16 years old. If you are under 19 years of age, you will need to provide the Approval to Test Form completed by your last high school attended, or local high school or school district office where you currently reside. If you are under 19 and were home schooled, you will need the completed abovementioned form or provide the Notarized Statement/Letter for Home School Students. One of these forms must be submitted prior to scheduling an appointment. Contact Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) Department at (509) 793-2304 or email BEdAinfo@bigbend.edu for information.
• You have NOT received a high school diploma and are not currently enrolled in high school
• Washington state residency is required for testing. You must bring current, Washington State government issued identification which includes your name, address, date of birth, signature, and photo.

Scheduling Information

• Scheduling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Go to ged.com or call (877) 392-6433 to set up your account and get started. Once you have set up an account, you can take practice tests, schedule the actual tests, reschedule or cancel if needed, pay for the tests, check your scores, and change your profile information.

Accommodations

Once registered at www.MyGed.com, select “yes” when asked if you intend to apply for testing accommodations based upon a documented disability. Once selecting “yes”, candidates will receive an email with specific information on where to submit their accommodations request. You will be notified in writing of the accommodations decision, usually within 30 days.

Study Resources

GED preparation classes are available through BBCC’s BEdA program. Please contact us at 509.793.2304 or BedaInfo@bigbend.edu for more information. GED study resources through PrepStep are also available at the BBCC Library.

Transcripts

Washington State is no longer accepting paper/written requests for GED records. Request transcripts at www.MyGed.com. For records prior to 2014, you do NOT need to create an account. Click on the “get transcript” tab and follow the directions.

For GED® records from states other than Washington State.
For GED® records taken in the military or overseas.

If you have questions about this information,

please contact the Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) Department at (509) 793-2304 or email BEdAinfo@bigbend.edu.

Services for BBCC accommodated and make-up exams are available at no cost. It is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor to have exam materials, including special instructions, sent to the proper test proctor. Exam materials must be provided before the test appointment. Students must provide photo identification to the test proctor before they are allowed to start the exam. Schedule appointments as follows:

• If you are a BBCC student and need accommodations for scheduling a test, please email your request to BBCC Accommodation & Accessibility Services at aas@bigbend.edu 1-2 business days in advance of your test date/time. Please include your name, student ID, class information (including class meeting date and time), and instructor name in your email.

• If you are a BBCC student or faculty member and need to schedule a make-up test, please email the BBCC Library at librarymail@bigbend.edu and a Library staff member will connect with you for more details. 

TEAS testing is currently unavailable at the BBCC Testing Center. Check this webpage regularly for updates.

In the meantime, more information about registering for an in-person or remote proctored TEAS exam can be found on the TEAS Exam Information website. Thank you for your patience.