Testing Services

Exit Exam for Graduates (California Critical Thinking Skills Test)

The California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST) is used to assess critical thinking and reasoning skills taught in general education courses. It consists of 34 multiple choice questions and takes 45 minutes to complete.

This exam is not a pass/fail exam.

Although the exam is not a pass/fail, it is important for students to perform their     best in order to support the decision making and performance funding of the college.

Who is required to take the Exit Exam?

All graduating Associate degree students are required to take the Exit Exam. Students completing the Certificate programs are not required to take the California Critical Thinking Skills Test.

How to apply:

Online registration form

Dates of exam:

Check the Master Calendar for upcoming test dates.

Cost:

Free

Scores and more information:

Scores are sent to Columbia State at the end of June. Contact Testing Services to learn more about your scores.

E-mail: testingservices@columbiastate.edu

Web Address:  www.columbiastate.edu/testingservices

Columbia State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution and is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to the education of a nonracially identifiable student body.