Entrance Testing

The Next-Generation Accuplacer test is required for students who do not have Smarter Balanced test scores or ACT scores that qualify them for admission to their Lake Area Technical College program. 

The Accuplacer test is an untimed test consisting of 20-25 questions in each section (Math, Reading, and Writing). The test typically takes 1-2 hours. You will receive test results at the conclusion of the test. 

Please submit ACT or Smarter Balance test scores (if available) before signing up to take the Accuplacer test.

To complete Accuplacer testing for LATC, you have several options: 

• In-Person Testing at LATC
  • Bring a photo ID on test day. This test is given at our testing center in the 100 building-enter door 1A
• Online via Zoom
  • You’ll need to complete a short technology checklist in the confirmation email before we can send your Zoom link-testing can’t happen without it. Space is limited, so register early.
  • Using a Chromebook? Chromebooks are currently having significant issues with this format. If you have access to another device, we recommend using it instead.
• At another testing facility near you
  • If you’d rather test somewhere closer to home, email us at testing@lakeareatech.edu with your full name, date of birth, and the name/city/state of the testing center you’d like to use. We’ll send a voucher within 3 business days, and you’ll schedule directly with that testing center. Some testing centers charge their own fee, so check with them directly.
  • Testing at your high school
    • Some high schools offer the Accuplacer proctored by the school counselor. Ask your school counselor if this is available to you.
  • Testing for another insitution
    • If you’re attending another institution, but want to take the Accuplacer at Lake Area Tech, please email us at testing@lakeareatech.edu with your full name and the institution you need to test for. We will send you an email with some additional information and a link to schedule a time to test.

Accuplacer Practice Test

If you would like to study for the Accuplacer, you can do so by following these directions:

• Sign up for a free account on the Accuplacer practice test website
• Choose Accuplacer
• Choose practice tests-Reading, Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning Algebra and Statistics.

The “LEARN AS YOU GO” feature is a great way to brush up on your skills with immediate feedback. 

The “PRACTICE TEST” resembles the real testing environment, including the calculator and highlighter functions and the ability to save practice test history.  

The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a standardized test used by many nursing schools and allied health programs to assess a candidate’s readiness for their program.

The exam takes approximately three to four hours to complete and has four parts: Math Skills, Reading, Science and English/Language. Students can take the test up to 3 times to improve scores; however, please note that there needs to be at least 15 business days between test attempts. 

Applicants are required to set up an account through the ATI testing website: Creating an ATI Account. 

*Select Lake Area Technical College PN when creating your account.
*You do not need to register for a test when you create an account. Test registration should be done through Lake Area Tech.

*You will pay for the test on the day that you take it. Cost of the test is $70 plus tax. Please bring a credit/debit card.

To complete TEAS testing for LATC, you have several options:

• In-Person Testing at LATC
• Remote Testing Proctored by LATC
  • Remote testing is a hybrid option-an LATC staff member will approve you to start your test and monitor your progress, but your audio and video will be monitored through Proctorio, a browser extension.
  • Before test day, you’ll need to complete a required dry run to make sure that your technology works-directions will be in the confirmation email. If you skip this step, your test session will be canceled.
  • On test day, you’ll get an email with your test ID number, and you will need a photo ID and card to pay the test fee.

An ATI-TEAS study manual and/or practice assessment is recommended to prepare for the exam and are also available on the ATI website. Additionally, here are some other resource options:

• Potential LATC Students: 
  • Sample questions and a sample test: https://atitesting.com/teas/teas-prep/free-teas-practice-test.      
  • TEAS Study Aid Apps
    • iTunes
• Current LATC Students: 
  • Some study books and study materials are available in the library.

The PN Comprehensive Predictor NCLEX-PN is required if you are applying for the Registered Nursing program. The test has 180 questions and takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Applicants are required to set up an account through the ATI testing website: Creating an ATI Account.

*Select Lake Area Technical College ADN when creating your account.

*You do not need to register for a test when you create an account. Test registration should be done through Lake Area Tech.

Cost of the test is $70-80 plus tax and fees, payable the day of the test with a credit/debit card.

To complete the PN Comprehensive Predictor test, you have several options:

• In-Person Testing at LATC
  • On test day, please bring photo ID, credit/debit card, and ATI account login information.
• Remote Testing Proctored by LATC
  • Remote testing is a hybrid option: an LATC staff member will approve you to start your test and monitor your progress, but your audio and video will be monitored through Proctorio, a browser extension.
  • Before test day, you’ll need to complete a required dry run to make sure that your technology works-directions will be in the confirmation email. If you skip this step, your test session will be canceled.
  • On test day, you’ll get an email with your test ID number, and you will need a photo ID and card to pay the test fee.