Frequently Asked Questions 

Where Can I get an ExCET registration form? 
ExCET registration forms are available in the foyer outside the ExCET Coordination Office (Room 212) on the second floor of Education South.  You can also reach us at 903-468-3082.  Forms are also available at the Mesquite Metroplex Center or by calling the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) at 888-863-5880.

How do I register to take an ExCET exam?
First, you must obtain approval from your department for the test you plan to take.  If you are taking more than one test you must have approval for each test.  If you do not have approval for a test,  your application will be returned.  Next, complete the registration form and make out a check or money order to NES (National Evaluation Service).  Finally, forward the completed application, check and approval to the ExCET Coordination Office.  We will process your application and forward it to NES.

*Note: Elementary Education students in Internship or Residency: All ExCET registrations must come through your center coordinators.  All education students who have finished their coursework: If you have finished your student teaching and graduated you must obtain approval to take a test from the department from which you graduated (either Elementary or Secondary) and if necessary your content area department. 

When is the deadline to submit an application?
The deadlines are listed on the Texas A&M-Commerce Registration Procedure sticker on the front of the ExCET Registration Bulletin.

What if I miss the deadline to register for the ExCET?
You may still register after the regular deadline.  NES charges an additional fee of $30.  You must obtain approval for the test you wish to take.  Submit your registration form in the same manner you would for regular registration.  You may also register during the emergency registration period for an exam.  You must call 512-927-5151 during the Emergency Registration period and pay by credit card.  The fee charged by NES is an additional $70.  You will still need to submit an application and an approval form to the ExCET Coordination Office in order to obtain a barcode.

Can I change my registration if I need to? 
Yes, you must complete the "Change of Registration Request Form" in the ExCET Registration Bulletin.  There is a $15 fee to do this.  The completed form must be postmarked by the regular registration deadline for the test for which you originally registered.

What if I have not received an admission ticket for the ExCET Exam?
If you have not received an admission ticket one week before the Late Registration Deadline you should call NES at 512 927-5151 to check on your registration status.  How do I find out my score?  Test scores will be mailed by NES approximately four weeks after the test date.

 *NES will not release any information to the ExCET Coordination Office about your application or your scores.  If you have a question about your application you must contact NES at 512-927-5151.

I took the ExCET last time and I want to take another test but I don’t have my score yet, what should I do? 
If you have taken a test recently we will wait for the scores from that administration to determine whether or not you are eligible to take another test.

*University policy states: First-year test takers and current cumulative pool test takers who have failed ExCET exam(s) cannot take new ExCET tests without approval from the department(s) whose tests were failed.

How many times can I retake a test?
You may retake a test as many times as you need to pass.  You must submit a new registration form, obtain departmental approval and pay the fee each time you retake a test. 

Where can I obtain study guides for an ExCET exam?
Study guides and preparation manuals are available on the SBEC web site .