Important Praxis information is available online at www.ets.org/praxis. The Tests at a Glance link is found under the Test Preparation tab. When registering for any Praxis exam, list both the University of South Carolina (5818) and the South Carolina Department of Education (8108) as score recipients.

For information about scheduling your Praxis exam at the USC Orientation and Testing Center, click here.

For information about Praxis I workshops and other resources available to help in preparing for the Praxis I exam, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Praxis exam do I take, Praxis I or Praxis II?

Praxis I, also know as the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test (C-PPST), is taken to meet the entry requirement into the Professional Program. Praxis II is typically taken during your Senior year as part of the certification process.

How do I schedule the Praxis I exam?

For the C-PPST, contact the USC Testing Center at 777-2782. For the pencil and paper version (PPST), go online to www.ets.org/praxis to register.

Can other tests I've taken be substituted for the Praxis I?

What sections of Praxis I must be taken?

Reading, Writing, and Math must all be passed by December 1 of the calendar year in which you apply to the Professional Program. For Elementary Education students, Professional Program applications are submitted during their Sophomore Spring semester. For Early Childhood and Middle Level Education students, Professional Program applications are submitted during their Junior Fall semester.

What is a passing score on the Praxis I?

For the Reading component, a passing score is 175. For the Writing component, a passing score is 173. For the Math component, a passing score is 172.

How many times can I take the Praxis I?

You may take each section once per calendar month up to six times in a 12-month period. If you violate this restriction, the scores from your retest will not be reported and your test fees will not be refunded. This applies even if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously.

What are the fees associated with taking the Praxis I?

The website showing the fees is www.ets.org/praxis. Select the Institutions link on the left and the Fees tab on the next page.

If I don't pass all three sections of the Praxis I, do I have to take all three sections over?

No, you only have to retake the sections you did not pass.

If I'm having trouble passing the Praxis I, where can I get help?

For information about Praxis I workshops and other resources available to help in preparing for the Praxis I exam, click here.

Can I take the ACT or SAT again instead of the Praxis I?

Yes, if you choose to.

How do I schedule the ACT or SAT?

ACT is scheduled online at www.actstudent.org. SAT is scheduled online at www.collegeboard.com.