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English to Speakers of Other Languages CST (116)

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Format Computer-based test (CBT)
90 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item
Time 3 hours and 30 minutes total appointment time
  • 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
  • 3 hours and 15 minutes testing time
Test Dates By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays)
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Test Sites Located in New York State and nationwide
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Passing Score 520
Test Features None.
Test Fee $122
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