Testing 1-2-3 Overview for Paper Booklet Tests

Step 1: Order the test.

Step 2: Administer the test.

Step 3: Return the test to Seton for scoring.

Seton Testing is here to help you every step of the way.

BEFORE You Order

Step 1: Review “Getting Started” on the Test Administrators page. View the Test Comparison Charts and product description pages to decide which test is right for your students.

Step 2: Chat with one of our Testing Consultants at 800-542-1066 or online if you are still unsure of what to order. They will be glad to answer any questions you may have about the tests, test prep products, or the testing policies. They can also help you place your order over the phone.

Step 3: Order online 3 weeks to 5 months before your desired test date at the product pages for the IOWA, CAT, or TerraNova/CAT 6.
Test prep products on your order are usually shipped within 1 business day while the actual test is usually shipped about 10 days before the beginning week you select at check-out and usually arrives 4-8 business days after shipping. If you don’t receive your order within 8 business days of shipping, please contact us at 800-542-1066.
Your rental period begins the first day of your selected beginning test week.

AFTER You Receive the Test Materials

Step 1: Open your testing packet immediately and review your packing list/invoice to make sure all materials are present. Keep materials in a secure location until you are ready to administer the test.

Step 2: Follow the directions for administering the test within the 14-day rental period.

Step 3: After administering the test, follow the instructions contained in your Test Administration Directions for packaging the answer documents.

Step 4: Return all the answer documents, test booklets, and original invoice back to Seton Testing immediately via a trackable & insurable shipping method. Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility. Materials should be returned in their original condition to:

Seton Testing Services
1350 Progress Drive, Suite B
Front Royal, VA 22630

Step 5: After check-in processing, allow 4 weeks for test results from Seton.

• Once your IOWA, CAT, or TerraNova tests are scored, results can be found in your user account created online at SetonTesting.com.

Ordering Steps for Homeschoolers

Ordering Steps for the paper IOWA, CAT, and Terranova/CAT 6.

Step 1: Create an account or Login.

Step 2: Sign Test Agreement. 
(Skip this step if ordering the CAT Survey.)

Step 3: Add Test to Cart.

1. On the product page for the test scroll down to the shopping cart area.
2. Select the “Test Version” and the appropriate grade level test for the student and add the test to the cart.
3. Click the shopping cart icon in the top right corner of the page.
4. Select or add a student to the test. Update Grade of the student each year you order. (Skip this step if ordering the CAT.)

Step 4: Check out.

Select a beginning Test Week that is 3 weeks to 5 months in the future.

Step 5: Pay with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

The cost covers the student test booklets, test administration directions, answer sheets, basic shipping to you, scoring, and posting the test results.

Step 6: Receive a confirmation email shortly after placing your order.

Step 7: Receive your order a couple days before the beginning test date.