2007–2008 OBTAINING YOUR TEST RESULTS

Requesting a Rescore

Answer documents for multiple-choice questions are scored by computer using a process that is virtually error free. However, if you believe that an error has been made, you may request a rescore of your multiple-choice answer document.

All performance assignments, including those for World Languages (e.g., Spanish, French, Japanese Language and Culture), are scored according to standardized procedures. Scorers with relevant professional backgrounds are oriented to these procedures and are carefully monitored during scoring sessions. As part of the scoring process, performance assignments are scored by multiple scorers and, therefore, have essentially already been rescored. An additional rescoring service is available only for the Writing section of the Basic Skills test. If you wish to have your essay for the Basic Skills writing subtest reevaluated, you may request a rescore of this section. Spoken and written performance assignments for the Spanish, French, and Japanese Language and Culture tests cannot be rescored.

A request for rescoring must be made in writing and must include your name, your social security number, the test date, and the test name and code. See "Test Fees and Payment Policies" for information about the rescoring fee. Payment for rescoring must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Your written request and the correct payment must be mailed to NES and postmarked within one year of the score report date.

In the event that the rescoring process results in a score alteration, you will be issued a corrected score report, the rescoring fee will be refunded, and your records will be updated. If the original score is confirmed, you will be sent a letter indicating that the score has been confirmed. In this case, your rescoring fee will not be refunded.


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