1. ACT Scores Equivalencies
Alternative Method #1
Process for accepting ACT and Michigan Merit Examination (MME) scores in lieu of the Professional Readiness Exam (PRE)
MME Equivalencies
Mathematics- 1116
Reading- 1108
Writing- 1129
ACT Scores Equivalencies
Mathematics- 22
Reading- 22
English & Writing- 24 (only for tests taken prior to Sept. 2015)
Using this alternative method, candidates would be considered to have passed the corresponding section of the PRE if their ACT or MME scores meet the threshold identified for an alternative measure. Thus some candidates would not need to take the PRE at all. Some would need to take only one section, some would need to take only two, and some will have to take all three.

2. Professional Readiness Examination (PRE) Passing Score Alternatives
Alternative Method #2
Professional Readiness Examination (PRE) Passing Score Alternatives
The passing score for each Professional Readiness Exam (PRE) subtest is 220. If a candidate has met or exceeded the passing score on two of three ACT, MME, or PRE subtests, and he or she meets or exceeds the Alternative score on the third PRE subtest according to the table below, that candidate shall be considered to have passed the PRE as a whole. Contact the academic advisor or certification officer at your institution for more information about the PRE alternatives.
If your test date is:
Reading Subtest
Mathematics Subtest
Writing Subtest
March 28-April 9, 2016
200
198
197
February 1-13, 2016
January 2016
196
December 2015
November 2015
193
October 2015
September 2015
202
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
*Test forms for the MTTC are statistically equated to compensate for variations in test form difficulty. Alternative score reflects statistically equated score.

3. Professional Readiness Examination (PRE) Passing Score Alternatives
Alternative Method #2
Professional Readiness Examination (PRE) Passing Score Alternatives
The passing score for each Professional Readiness Exam (PRE) subtest is 220. If a candidate has met or exceeded the passing score on two of three ACT, MME, or PRE subtests, and he or she meets or exceeds the Alternative score on the third PRE subtest according to the table below, that candidate shall be considered to have passed the PRE as a whole. Contact the academic advisor or certification officer at your institution for more information about the PRE alternatives.
If your test date is:
Reading Subtest
Mathematics Subtest
Writing Subtest
October 2014
200
198
197
September 2014
202
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
*Test forms for the MTTC are statistically equated to compensate for variations in test form difficulty. Alternative score reflects statistically equated score.