There are three segments to the Oral Skills Assessment

1. A short reading passage from a text from the student’s major that we will supply.
2. A short question and answer interview with the panel.
3. A brief (5-10 min.) presentation on a subject derived from the student’s major that the student will need to prepare prior to Zoom appointment.
   • The student is responsible for the topic as the presentation has to be MAJOR SPECIFIC.
   • You must speak for a minimum of 5 minutes and no more than 10.
   • A Powerpoint is not allowed for this presentation. You are only allowed to use the whiteboard feature via Zoom and must be blank to begin.
   • You will only be allowed PHYSICAL notes to refer to during the presentation. Notes on a computer application or reading your prepared presentation is prohibited.
     • Notes must follow an outline format such as below:
       • Example of Presentation Notes
     • Notes can be handwritten or typed but must have a physical copy in order to test.

A registration form link will be posted with the date. Registration will close approximately a week before the test date unless it fills prior to closing date. The exact closing dates will be posted with the link.

*Read over the registration form carefully before you accept the terms!*
Please note that selecting a preferred time does not guarantee that timeslot

If a date is FULL or CLOSED:  
FULL means we do not have any additional testing appointments available on that day. 
CLOSED means that the registration period for that date has ended and we are no longer receiving registrations.
We do not have a waitlist; once full or closed, your only option is to register for the next available test date. Please do not call or email requesting an appointment on dates that are noted as full or closed; there is no option to fit you in nor additional time to register.

*IMPORTANT*
Typically, only one ELPE registration date is open at a time. Students may only test once every 3 months.
This means that if you register for 2 appointments within a 3 month period, you will be charged for both appointments but you will only be able to test once. 

Please be aware that once registered you will be billed for the exam even if you are unable to test.

To Cancel Your Exam:

• Please email our offices at testing@tamu.edu to inform us that you are wanting to cancel your exam and that you acknowledge that the fee will still be due for the cancelled appointment. 

To Reschedule Your Exam:

• Please email our offices at testing@tamu.edu to inform us that you are wanting to cancel your exam and that you acknowledge that the fee will still be due for the cancelled appointment. After sending the email, you can register for the next available date.

PLEASE BE AWARE

You will still be charged for any and all registrations even if you cancel or reschedule an exam.

Oral Skills Assessment:

• $75.00

All fees are due at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.

Fees will be charged to your student account; therefore, no payment is required prior to test date. 

You will need to discuss what score you need with your Graduate Department Advisor. 

Your Graduate Department advisor can answer questions about the levels or scores needed for employment as a TA.

To locate your scores, select the link below for a step-by-step guide.
​Guide To Locate Scores​​​