Students are exempt from taking placement tests and enrolling in developmental education at any Florida College System institution if they:
1. Entered the ninth grade in a Florida public school in 2003 or after, AND
2. Graduated from a Florida public school, AND
3. Earned a standard Florida high school diploma.
OR
If they are a student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the U.S. Armed Services defined by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.
Students Who Are Required to Take the Placement Test:
The following students are not exempt and will be required to take the PERT or other placement test and enroll in the courses indicated by the placement score(s):
- Students who graduated from a high school out-of-state
- Homeschooled students
- Private school students
- Students who earned a GED
- Private charter school students​
Benefits of Taking the Florida Post-Secondary Readiness Test (PERT):
The developmental education options offered by TSC are designed to assist students in meeting career and educational goals. Whether you enter college right out of high school or a few years later, you may need to refresh your academic skills. By taking the PERT, you will gain a better understanding of your current academic level in math, reading, and writing. Regardless of whether you qualify for the exemption, your PERT score is an excellent tool to help you choose the right level courses to take.
Free Academic Skills Refresher Resources:
As you consider your academic options, please be aware that there are free online resources to help you prepare for taking the FPERT and for course content in your classes. The following is a list of free resources that will be useful in helping you refresh your academic skills.
Tallahassee State College Testing Center
PERT Study Guide
TSC Learning Commons
Free P.E.R.T. Practice Tests, Study Guides, & Tutors