Beginning in 2010, the Illinois Basic Skills Test implemented a
new scoring model. Because of this change, it is imperative
that you take this test as soon possible.

What you should do:
*   Register at the Illinois Certification Testing System
     website to take the test. Test dates fill up early so plan ahead.
*   Take the online course and practice test to prepare. 
     Millikin has provided this course and practice test as a
     free service to you to prepare for the actual Basic Skills
     Test. [At this website, click "Register NEW Account."
    
          Register using School Number: 23400 
                    School Key: millikin. 
When you have completed the registration process,
you will be issued a user name and password. You will
need these each time you login, so keep them in a safe place.

What you need to know:
*   The test consists of four subareas: 
     Reading Comprehension, Language Arts, Mathematics,
     and Writing.
*   Most students need multiple attempts to pass all subareas.
*   The test can be taken as many as five times.
*   Once a subarea is passed, the score is "banked."
     Only the subareas not passed must be repeated.
*   Both paper-based testing and computer-based
     testing are available.
*  Test results are good for ten years.