In high school, you can take the same test at a later date. In college, do you have that opportunity? Or is it just that if you're absent on that day, you missed the test and flunked the class?
2007-12-02 05:58:55 · 6 answers · asked by starbucksluvrxoxo 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You have had it easy at your high school. Many high schools will not let you take a test at a later date if you miss a test.
First of all, most tests are not worth 100% of the grade for a class, so even if you miss one, it doesn't automatically mean that you fail the class, but it will harm your grade.
Different professors have different policies. Mine is as follows:
I will give a make-up exam to a student who misses an exam due to a university-sponsored activity, such as athletics or music, provided they give me advance notice of this and we arrange the make-up beforehand. I would prefer the make-up exam to be administered before the student leaves for the activity, rather than after, if at all possible.
Because I teach adult students, I will give a make-up exam to someone who lets me know of serious problems ahead of time. For example, I have students whose bosses insist on their being present for a meeting on the day of the exam or who are required to travel for business, or whose childcare provider fails to show up on the day of the exam. Again, we try to arrange the make-up before they leave, although that is not always possible.
I will give a make-up exam to a student who misses an exam due to circumstances unavoidable in the short-run, for example a student who is arrested the morning of the exam, a student who goes into labor on the day of the exam, a student who is in a coma on the day of the exam, or a student who can prove a seriously contagious illness on the day of the exam. That student, however, must inform me immediately upon becoming capable of communication again.
Beyond that, I cannot give make-up exams. In order to give a makeup exam, I have to either write a whole separate exam or assume that the student will not get answers from those who took the exam earlier (or give them to those who take it later). Therefore, "I overslept", "the traffic was awful" (this is Los Angeles - the traffic is ALWAYS awful), "I didn't feel well," or "I had another exam that day which was more important" are not reasons for me to take the additional 5-10 hours it would take for me to write another exam.
2007-12-02 06:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most college professors don't give make up exams. Every professor is supposed to have a syllubus, that states what happens if you miss an exam. Some have a strict no -make up policy. Some will give you a zero and then drop your ,lowest test score. Some ask that you contanct them the second you know you will be absent and will let you make it up or do a project to make up the points. If you are absent and miss the test, don't go to the professor and say "I was absent" or "I didn't know". If you didn't contact them while you were absent, they will assume you planned on missing the test. Some will even require ER documents if you were out. No notes from mom, this is college. The bottom line is, it varies from professor to professor.
2007-12-02 06:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on either the college policy or the professor's preference, you flunked the test. With a good excuse you can make arrangements in advance to take the test at a later date. After the original test you seldom are given a second chance. At that point it will be up to the professor.
2007-12-02 06:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it'll just show that you didnt take the test so you will have to take it at a later day so colleges can get your score.. but yeah i dont think your getting a refund.. you'll have to re-pay the fee all over again. all those little tests dont matter.. the only thing you need is the actual SAT and they can only get scores from it if you take it.. some colleges dont even require it.. i dont know if you have anything like it but here in texas we have a state wide test called T.A.K.S and colleges can get ahold of that and see your scores.. so when i applied to mine all i had to do was a math placement test and not the SAT
2016-04-07 03:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha if you are absent the day of the test and don't go in sick to explain it to the professor or call them beforehand you probably shouldn't be in college. If you are in a science-related field expect a 0.
2007-12-02 06:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by burgler09 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most professors won't let you take it.
2007-12-02 06:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by RAWR. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋