MAT Tests


Applicants must provide documentation of test scores that meet the minimum passing score as part of their application by the application deadline.

Basic Skills Test Information

  • All applicants must demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics through proficiency tests such as the ACT, SAT, or WEST-B tests.
  • Applicants may use any combination of ACT, SAT, or WEST-B tests to meet the requirements for reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency.
  • If proficiency is not met in any combination of ACT, SAT, or WEST-B tests, the MAT program recommends the applicant meets the proficiency through the WEST-B test. 
  • Official WEST-B scores can be emailed to: MATprogram@cwu.edu
  • If submitting ACT or SAT scores, applicants need to request them from Collegeboard. 
  • Test scores must be received by the application deadline, January 15 for June (Summer) start, July 15 for January (Winter) start.

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For additional testing information, and to register for your tests please visit Washington Educator Skills Test. 

Endorsement Test Information

  • Applicants need to email their NES and/or WEST-E test scores to: MATprogram@cwu.edu
  • Test scores must be received by the application deadline, January 15 for June (Summer) start, July 15 for January (Winter) start.
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Test score release dates:

Test scores must be received by the application deadline, January 15 for June (Summer) start, July 15 for January (Winter) start.

  • NES score reports are released within 2 weeks of testing.
  • WEST score reports are released according to a schedule.

Questions? Contact MATprogram@cwu.edu or 509-963-1443

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