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If the test is taken by SCANTRON form, why does it take 6 to 8 weeks to receive the scores?

April 26, 2017form SCANTRON scores Test weeks

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If the test is taken by SCANTRON form, why does it take 6 to 8 weeks to receive the scores?

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There are approximately 2 different exam dates covering multiple exam locations that are collected and scored together. This accounts for about 2 of the 6-8 weeks. For example, there may be 5 exam locations on January 1st and five more (different) exam locations on January 15th that are collected by our exam service to be scored at one time. Secondly, the exam service takes about 1-2 weeks to compile (type and collate) all of the candidates’ handwritten comments from all of the exams that are scored at one time. Next, about 1-2 weeks are needed to have the Chair of the Exam Development Committee verify the answer key and review all of the candidate comments. Lastly, the exams are formally scored and checked for accuracy (via a percentage that are audited via hand scoring), scored reports are printed, and then mailed to the exam candidates (that takes 2 weeks). After the results are mailed, the Certification Commission receives the candidates’ scores.