Do You Qualify for Composite Scores?

    1. A candidate’s highest PPST scores achieved since August 2001, the date of the last adjustment of PPST scores by the Board, are eligible for calculating the candidate’s composite scores.

    2. A candidate’s highest Computerized PPST (CPPST) scores achieved since January 2002, the date when the CPPST was first introduced, are eligible for calculating the candidate’s composite scores.

    3. A candidate’s Computer Based Test (CBT) scores are also eligible for use in calculating composite scores, provided that:

      1. the scores met or exceeded the passing scores prior to August 4, 2001; or

      2. the scores were received on or after the August 4, 2001 administration of the CBT.

The following options describe the ways in which to calculate the composite score when using CBT scores:

Option 1 (Applicant has only CBT scores):

Each CBT must have a minimum score of 300 and the composite score must have a minimum total of 910.

Option 2 (Applicant has 1 PPST and 2 CBT scores):

Each CBT must have a minimum of 300 and the PPST must have a minimum of 170. The composite score must have a minimum total of 778

Option 3 (Applicant has 2 PPST and 1 CBT scores):

Each PPST must have a minimum of 170 and the CBT must have a minimum of 300. The composite score must have a minimum total of 647.

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