PERT

PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test)

• Students that are interested in Dual Enrollment and who do not have a valid SAT, ACT, CLT, or PSAT score will need to take the PERT.
• Students interested in participating in the on-campus PERT test offered in Fall & Spring should speak with their School Counselor.
  • Please note: Sign-up QR codes will be shared on campus and deadlines are firm. Students who miss the on-campus test opportunity and need to test in order to participate in Dual Enrollment may take (1) free PERT at DSC once they have applied to DSC and been accepted.

• Mathematics - assess your knowledge of equations, polynomials, coordinate planes, and more.
• Reading - assess your ability to determine word meanings, recognize relationships between sentences, and distinguish between facts and opinions.
• Writing - assess your ability to establish a topic/thesis, your usage of grammar and spelling, and your skills that pertain to conceptualizing and organizing ideas.

• There are several resources available through the Daytona State College Library: DSC_PERT STUDY
• PertPracticeTest.com
• There are printed guides available in Student Resources Lobby

• Review the complete list on the Dual Enrollment Placement Guide
• Speak with your School Counselor if you have any questions
• Check the DSC Dual Enrollment page for complete information about all requirements to participate