The Educator Preparation Program is a nationally accredited program, and as such, our Program must adhere to the entrance exam scores required by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). We pride ourselves on the rigor and prestige this accreditation affords to our teacher candidates. Hanover College Program completers are highly regarded and this shows by the employment statistics. As part of Decision Point One, candidate must show proficiency in the areas of Readin and Mathematics as demonstrated by the following benchmark score on standardized exams.
SOPHOMORE APPLICANTS MUST HAVE MET/EXCEEDED THESE SCORES IN BOTH READING AND MATH AREAS BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 1 EACH YEAR. THOSE WHO DO NOT MEET THESE REQURED SCORE BENCHMARKS BEFORE OCTOBER 1 MAY CHOOSE TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR, HOWEVER DUE TO COURSE SEQUENCING REQUIREMENTS, JUNIORS ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM MAY REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL SEMESTER TO COMPLETE THEIR STUDENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT. STUDENTS MAY FILE AN APPEAL FOR LATE CONSIDERATION IF SUPPORTED IN WRITING BY AN EDUCATION FACULTY MEMBER. FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS, PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH A PROFESSOR IN THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
ACT
Reading 21+
Math 21+
Students should ask the Education Student Services Coordinator to check to see if their score reports have been made part of your student record when you applied. If not, information on how to request and pay for your ACT scores to be sent to Hanover College, please visit the ETS website:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/sending-your-scores.html
SAT
Reading 543+
Math 532+
Students should ask the Education Student Services Coordinator to check to see if their score reports have been made part of your student record when you applied. If not, For information on how to request and pay for your SAT scores to be sent to Hanover College, please visit The College Board website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores/how-to-send
Praxis 1 - CORE Basic Skills Exam
Reading 168+
Math 162+ (#5732) OR Math 174+ (#5733)
The score reports for the Praxis Core are automatically sent to the Hanover College Educator Preparation Program IF you indicate HC when you register for your Praxis test!
Additional Information about test scores.
EPP applicants may use super-scoring (the highest score for any attempt) and may "mix and match" any combination of exams to meet the posted scores. Example: student meets the passing SAT score listed for Reading and meets the Mathematics benchmark in the AC to qualify for admission.
NOTE: Students admitted to Hanover College under "test optional" process are nevertheless required to meet one of the exam benchmarks for admission to our EPP as well as that of any other accredited institution. These scores are set by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation.(CAEP) Standard 3.Students meet the Writing benchmark through the Application essay which is scored by the Hanover College W1 Rubric by an impartial panel.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE PRAXIS CORE EXAM FOR ADMISSION
click this link to Register for the Praxis Core Exam
Things to know are:
- The Praxis Core exam can be taken in an ETS Testing Center or by Praxis at Home via ProctorU. Testers must ensure they can meet strict testing protocol. https://www.ets.org/s/cv/praxis/at-home/
- When registering for the Praxis CORE, you will have the option to choose your state's requirements or the Educator Preparation Program requirements, but since the state of Indiana has not set entrance requirements, choose the EPP requirement to register for the necessary exams. It looks like nothing happened but scroll down to see the list of exams and numbers. Watch our video tutorial for help!
- The Hanover College Institution Code is 1290.
- The combined tests (Reading/Mathematics #5752) or individual tests are available: The individual tests cost $90 each - the correct numbers are:
Reading test #5713
Mathematics test #5733)
Some students attain higher scores by preparing for one area at a time and taking each exam individually, rather
than a long multi-subject exam. - Consult the test bulletin for disability accommodations, additional information on ID requirements, available locations, etc. https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/praxis_information_bulletin.pdf
- Students may re-take one or more sections of the Praxis in 28 days from the last attempt. Only failed tests need to be retaken. There is no limit on the number of retakes allowed by ETS.
Financial Assistance
An Fee Waiver is available from ETS for students with a $3,000 or less family contribution from the FAFSA
Students may apply for a Panther Loan through the Chaplain's Office - this does have to be paid back
Reimbursement of test fees
Hanover students may apply on My Hanover for reimbursement for the exam costs from the Spicer Phillips Endowment Grant. Students must upload a copy of their receipt for purchasing an exam. Reimbursement is not contingent on passing the CORE
but is based on financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA. We suggest all students who receive financial aid apply. This reimbursement is only available for one attempt of each of the Praxis 1 exam(s).
Testing Study Guides
Study Companion for Core Math 5733
Study Companion for Core Reading 5713
Study Plan for Core Reading 5713
Practice Tests
Practice tests are available after one has purchased a Praxis Core test.
Testing Accommodations
Documented physical or mental disability accommodations may be available - see Certificate of Eligibility in the Praxis Supplemental Bulletin and completed with our Disabilities Officer in the Gladish Learning Center.
Students must apply for this before registering and scheduling a test.
https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/bulletin_supplement_test_takers_with_disabilities_health_needs.pdf
If you have questions about the Praxis -
contact the ETS helpline for assistance!
https://www.ets.org/praxis/contact
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Free!! Praxis Test Preparation Course!!!
Khan Academy has teamed up with ETS to offer personalized Praxis Core test preparation - this is what the Hanover College EPP recommends. It has a diagnostic tool to help you work on your weaknesses and creates a study plan to be ready by the test date!
https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/khan/
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If you have questions or concerns about the application process or for registering to take or retake an exam, please contact the Educator Preparation Program's Student Services Coordinator, Cheryl Torline