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Reading and writing assessment

Every applicant to an Advanced Certificate program takes a basic reading and writing assessment. It shows that you are ready for the close reading and clear writing that rigorous study requires.

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At a glance

Assessment facts

Who takes it
All Advanced Certificate program applicants
When
After you submit your application, and at least one week before your cohort begins
Time limit
90 minutes, in one sitting. The timer does not stop.
Format
Two parts: reading and writing
Where
Online, in your student profile. It is not proctored.
Cost
Free
Standard
A score of 70% or higher
Results
With your admission decision, within 3 business days
Valid for
2 years from the date you take it

What it covers

Two parts

The assessment measures how well you read and write. It is not a test of theology or doctrine.

Part 1

Reading

Read short passages and answer multiple-choice questions about each passage's main idea, its supporting reasons, and the meaning of words in context.

Part 2

Writing

Read a short passage and write a response in your own words that states its central claim and one supporting reason. Your response is scored on clarity, organization, and correct grammar.

Steps

How to take the assessment

  1. Submit your application

    The assessment opens in your student profile after you submit.

  2. Set aside 90 minutes

    Choose a time when you can finish both parts without stopping.

  3. Start from your student profile

    Read the rules, confirm that you will work alone, and select Start the Assessment. The timer begins when Part 1 opens.

  4. Submit before time runs out

    Complete both parts, check the word count for Part 2, and confirm your submission within 90 minutes. Your answers save automatically as you work. When time runs out, the answers saved by then are submitted.

Before you begin

What you will need

  • A computer with a current web browser. No software is needed.
  • A steady internet connection.
  • 90 minutes without interruption.
  • A quiet place to work.

Academic integrity

Assessment rules

The assessment is not proctored. You agree to these rules before you begin.

Work alone
Do not get help from another person.
No outside sources
Do not use notes, books, or websites.
Your own words
Your writing must be your own.
Violations
Breaking these rules is a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy and may lead to denial of admission. Read Berean's policies

Results

Results and next steps

How results are used
Your assessment result and your application together decide your admission.
When you will hear
Your decision is sent by email within 3 business days of completing both the application and the assessment. Your result also appears in your student profile.
If you do not meet the standard
Use the free preparatory resources, then retake the assessment.
Retakes
You may take the assessment up to two times. A retake is allowed at least 60 days after your first attempt.
How long results count
A result that meets the standard is valid for 2 years. If you apply again within that time, you do not need to retake it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does everyone have to take the assessment?

Every Advanced Certificate program applicant takes it. There are no exemptions. Open courses do not require the assessment.

Is the assessment given only in English?

Yes. Applicants outside the United States and applicants whose first language is not English take the same assessment. No separate English test score is required.

Can I pause the assessment and return later?

The 90-minute timer keeps running once you begin, so plan to finish in one sitting. Your answers save automatically and the time of the last save is shown. If your connection drops or you leave the page, sign in and return to your student profile before time runs out to continue where you stopped.

Can I change my answers after I submit?

No. You confirm before you submit, and a submitted assessment is locked. If you retake the assessment, the retake is a new, separate attempt.

Questions about the assessment?

Email admissions@bereaninstitutes.org. Expect a reply within two business days.