You will also need to have two forms of identifi- cation. At least one form of identification must have a recent photograph of you. Some approved forms of identification include: ■ driver’s license ■ passport ■ military identification card ■ student identification card What Not to Bring Here are some items that will not be allowed in the test room: ■ cell phones ■ pagers ■ unapproved calculators ■ watches with alarms ■ paper ■ study aids (dictionaries, books) ■ food or drink ■ backpacks or large bags What about Scores? After about two weeks from the day you take the THEA, you should receive your scores. (If you take the THEA CAT, you will receive unofficial scores immediately. Later, you will receive official scores.) At the time you register for the THEA test, you can request that your scores be sent to one or more colleges or universities. If you fail any portion of the THEA, the university or col- lege you attend will require you to take remedial courses in that subject until you are able to pass that section of the THEA. How the Test Is Scored The multiple-choice sections of the exam will be scored electronically. There is no penalty for guessing, so it is in your best interest to fill in an answer, rather than leaving a blank, even when you are unsure. The writing sample is actually scored by human beings, rather than by a computer. The scaled score for the essay is from 1 to 4 points—4 being the highest. Your essay will be read by two different people, so your essay will receive a final score between 2 and 8. If you score 6 or above, you automatically pass the entire Writing section; your multiple-choice writing subsec- tion is not even considered in the overall score. If you score a 4 or below, you fail the entire Writing section, regardless of your score on the multiple-choice sub- section. If you score a 5 on the essay, then you must answer 70% of the writing multiple-choice questions correctly in order to pass the Writing section. In other words, whether or not you pass the Writing section depends most heavily on the quality of your essay, so you should concentrate most of your study time on learning to write a good essay. Where Do I Begin? You should begin your study program with Chapter 2, “The LearningExpress Test Preparation System.” This chapter will help you devise a study schedule for your- self. If you stick to it, and devote yourself to improving those areas in which you need help, you will be on your way to passing the THEA. – WHAT IS THE THEA?– 5 . scored by human beings, rather than by a computer. The scaled score for the essay is from 1 to 4 points 4 being the highest. Your essay will be read by two different people, so your essay will receive. multiple-choice writing subsec- tion is not even considered in the overall score. If you score a 4 or below, you fail the entire Writing section, regardless of your score on the multiple-choice. need help, you will be on your way to passing the THEA. – WHAT IS THE THEA?– 5