Frequently Asked Questions about PACT

 

PACT is an acronym for Pre-Admission Content Test.  Texas allows individuals to pass a TExES content test to demonstrate mastery of their subject areal prior to program admission.  The TPC program requires most certification areas to take a PACT as part of the application process.

 

You must have at least a bachelor’s degree before you are permitted to take the PACT.

You are not eligible for a PACT if you have not graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree, although you may apply to our program at the beginning of the semester you graduate. You will take the TExES later in the process.

 

You are also not eligible for a PACT if you have already been accepted into a program. Your program will need to issue approval for a TExES test. All program participants must receive TExES testing approval from the program in which they are enrolled.

 

The PBT is a Paper-Based Test (TExES) and the CAT is a Computer Administered Test (TExES) .  Some certification area tests are offered as both CAT and PBT. When possible, take the CAT because the scores are usually available within 5 - 6 days, while it takes approximately 30 days for the PBT scores to be delivered.  You will see either CAT or PBT after the test name when you register. 

 

Currently, the PBT is offered 4 times a year for all tests. It is offered fewer times each year as more CATs become available. CATs are offered 7 days each week of the year, depending on testing location.

Click here for a schedule of the upcoming Paper Based Tests.

 

There is not a PACT for the following certifications:

Family and Consumer Sciences
Health Science Technology
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science
Marketing
Trades and Industrial Education

If accepted into the program based on coursework, licensure, and/or work experience, guidance regarding the appropriate test and test approval will be given after acceptance.

 

Important Note: Exemption from a Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) does not exempt participants from passing a state-required test or tests prior to certification.

 

Click here for instructions to register for a PACT

Click here if you are ready to register for a PACT

 

ETS recommends that you log in to your account the day before you are scheduled to take a test to verify that all the information on your ticket is correct. Occasionally, last- minute changes in testing locations are made, so be sure to check.

 

You are allowed 5 hours.

 

A mininimum score of 240 out of a possible 300.

 

You must wait 60 days between each test type to retest.  You do not need to send scores to us if you failed the test.

 

No, TPC does not automatically receive PACT scores from ETS. You must send us a copy of your score report. Be sure to save your score report as a pdf to your computer since your report will only be available on ETS for 90 days.

 

Attach the pdf document saved from ETS to an email addressed to Sarah.Worthington@region10.org or Sharyn.Grace@region10.org.
Or, you may fax the score report to 972.348.1493.

 

ETS provides preparation manuals free of charge for the certification area tests they offer.

 

Region 10 offers fee-based reviews and practice tests to the general public for most certification areas.

 

You may also wish to conduct an Internet search for review materials available from outside vendors. 
Be sure to order review materials specifically for TExES.