Testing Services

A number of institutional and national tests are available through Testing and Disability Services. Specific test information is available for each test. To register for any of these tests, come by our office for a Registration Packet. Payments for test registration must be made prior to 4:00pm.

For further information on a test, contact our office at (706) 737-1469.

 

IMPORTANT: Effective immediately we no longer accept cash as a form of payment. Payments must be made in the form of check, money order, or credit/debit card.

ACT (American College Testing)

American College Testing (ACT) is given several times a year and measures aptitude of various subjects from a high school curriculum. This test is used for college admissions. Application forms may be picked up in our office and must be completed and sent to ACT by the deadline. Calculators may be used on the Math portion of the test. To register online, please go to www.act.org.

- National college entrance exam.

- Must register at http://www.actstudent.org/regist/

- $39.50 per non-writing test, $50.50 per plus writing test.

- Testing fees are not collected in the office of TDS. Test-takers must pay their fee directly to ACT.

Test Date	Early Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Fee Per Test	Late Fee	Standby Fee
June 8, 2013	May 3, 2013	May 17, 2013	$35	+$22	+$43
September 21, 2013	August 23, 2013	August 24 - 30, 2013	$35	+$22	+$43
October 26, 2013	September 20, 2013	September 21 - September 27, 2013	$35	+$22	+$43
April 12, 2014	March 14, 2014	March 15 - 21, 2014	$35	+$22	+$43
June 14, 2014	May 16, 2014	May 17 - 23, 2014	$35	+$22	+$43

∗ Writing option is added for an additional fee of $15.50
∗∗ Not given at ASU on this date.

 

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CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

CLEP registrations are available in Testing and Disability Services. Students who wish to take CLEP must do the following:

• Fill out registration form in Testing and Disability Services, or click here to print out a registration form.
• College students can take a CLEP exam and receive college credit if they pass the exam.
• CLEP offers 33 exams in five subject areas, covering material taught in courses that you may generally take in your first two years of college. Most CLEP exams are designed to correspond to one-semester courses, although some correspond to full-year or two -year courses.
• Pay $20.00 registration fee (check, money order, or credit/debit card). Registration payments are accepted by mail, but must be paid before the registration deadline. Please make checks/money order payable to Augusta State University or ASU.
  Registration fee should be mailed to:
  Augusta State University
  Testing and Disability Services
  2500 Walton Way
  Augusta, GA 30904
• Pay $80.00 on the day of the test (Credit Card required).

If you have previously taken a CLEP test, you cannot retake the test until you have completed a waiting period of six months.

CLEP Exams accepted by ASU

Click here to find out more information about CLEP online.

Information you need to know for your test day

• Please arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to testing. The tests will be given on computer in the Testing and Disability Center, located in Galloway Hall.
• Only one test can be taken per test day.
• Two forms of ID are required to take the test. The primary form must be a government-issued photo ID with signature, such as a passport, state-issued driver's license, state-issued ID card, etc. The secondary form of ID must have a photo or signature, such as a Social Security card, student ID, credit card or employee ID.
• Please remember to bring a credit/debit card to pay your testing fees. No other form of payment is accepted on the test day.

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Test Time	Fee per test	Additional Info
May 24, 2013	May 1, 2013	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
June 17, 2013	June 3, 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
July 17, 2013	July 3, 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
August 23 , 2013	August 9, 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
September 20, 2013	September 6, 2013	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
October 16, 2013	October 2, 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
November 15 , 2013	November 1 , 2013	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
December 16 , 2013	December 2 , 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
January 15, 2014	January 1, 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
February 21 , 2014	February 7 , 2014	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
March 19 , 2014	March 5 , 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
April 14 , 2014	March 31, 2014	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
May 23 , 2014	May 9 , 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
June 18 , 2014	June 4 , 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee

∗ If you wish to take a test with an essay portion an additional cost of $10.00 will apply and must be paid at the time of registration.

COMPASS

COMPASS is a computer based placement test. Individuals will be notified by the Admissions Office if this test is necessary to complete the admission's process. If you have any questions regarding requirements for taking COMPASS, please contact Admissions at (706) 737-1632.

The Testing Lab is located on the first floor of Galloway Hall. It is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am through 11:00am, as well as Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, unless otherwise stated on the calendar. Registration is NOT required for this test and students can arrive anytime between the times that the test is offered. Picture ID is required for testing. Individuals interested in preparing for the COMPASS can come during lab hours to take a practice test. Students are strongly encouraged to take a practice test prior to sitting for the placement exam. Study materials can also be purchased from the ASU Campus Bookstore.

We have a COMPASS placement practice exam installed on the computers in the lab and students are allowed to complete the practice exam free of charge and within the normal COMPASS testing hours.

If you wish to take the COMPASS for ASU at another institution please contact our office for more information at (706) 737-1469.

If you need to take the COMPASS for another institution please contact your school to have them register a Remote COMPASS Exam. There will be a testing fee of $25.00 to transfer scores to another institution.

COMPASS fees are $25.00 and include the following:

• Students completing the test for another institution at ASU
• Test takers wishing to take the test for employment purposes
• Test takers who wish to have their scores transferred to another school
• Augusta State University students who meet the retest minimum score requirements to retest

COMPASS Practice Links and Tutorials

• ACT COMPASS Practice (Math, Reading, and Writing)
• COMPASS Reading Practice Test
• COMPASS Writing Practice Test
• Grammar and Spelling Practice
• Numerical Skills/PreAlgebra and Algebra
• College Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry
• Check out our printable brochure!

CPCE (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination)

CPCE registrations are available in Testing and Disability Services. Students who wish to take the CPCE must do the following:

• Fill out registration form in Testing and Disability Services, or click here for CPCE Registration Form (pdf).
• Pay $45.00 registration fee (check, money order, or credit/debit card) for non-military test-takers. Registration payments are accepted by mail, but must be paid before the registration deadline. Please make checks/money orders payable to Augusta State University or ASU.
• Registration fees should be mailed to:
  Augusta State University
  Testing and Disability Services
  2500 Walton Way
  Augusta, GA 30904
• All examinations will occur at 8:00 am on the date of the test. Test takers are required to report to Galloway Hall at 7:45 am on the date of the test.
• Click here to find out more about CPCE online.

Test Date:	Registration Deadline:
January 26, 2013	December 12, 2012
March 9, 2013	February 6, 2013
September 7, 2013	August 1, 2013
November 9, 2013	October 9, 2013

 

 

DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Test)

DSST registrations are available in Testing and Disability Services. Students who wish to take DSST must do the following:

• Fill out registration form in Testing and Disability Services, or click here for DSST Registration Form (pdf).
• Pay $20.00 registration fee (check, money order, or credit/debit card) for non-military test-takers. Registration payments are accepted by mail, but must be paid before the registration deadline. Please make checks/money orders payable to Augusta State University or ASU.
  Registration fees should be mailed to:
  Augusta State University
  Testing and Disability Services
  2500 Walton Way
  Augusta, GA 30904
• Pay $80.00 on the day of the test (Credit Card required).
• Recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), there are 38 subject level exams offered in disciplines and cover upper and lower-level baccalaureate credit courses.

If you have previously taken a DSST test, you cannot retake the test until you have completed a waiting period of six months.

For information regarding tests offered by DSST and course descriptions, click here.

Click here to find out more information about DSST online.

Information you need to know for your test day:

• Please arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to testing. The tests will be given on computer in the Testing and Disability Center, located in Galloway Hall.
• Only one test can be taken per test day.
• Photo ID is required to take the test.
• Please remember to bring a credit/debit card to pay your testing fees. No other form of payment is accepted on the test day.

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Time of test	Fee per test	Additional Info
May 24, 2013	May 1, 2013	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
June 17 , 2013	June 3 , 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
July TBA , 2013	July TBA, 2013	TBA	$80*	$20 Registration fee
August 23 , 2013	August 9, 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
September 20, 2013	September 6, 2013	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
October 16, 2013	October 2, 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
November 15, 2013	November 1, 2013	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
December 16, 2013	December 2, 2013	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
January 15, 2014	January 1, 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
February 21, 2014	February 7, 2014	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
March 19 , 2014	March 5 , 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
April 14 , 2014	March 31 , 2014	9:00am	$80*	$20 Registration fee
May 23 , 2014	May 9 , 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee
June 18 , 2014	June 4 , 2014	2:00pm	$80*	$20 Registration fee

Exit Exam

Testing and Disability Services administers the Major Field Tests (Exit Exams) for the following majors:

If your major is not on this list, check with your department to see if an exit exam is required.

In order to take an exit exam, seniors must do the following:

• Apply for graduation through your major's department the semester before you graduate. This will add you to a list we receive notifying us that you are eligible to take the exam.
• You will be notified via email when the exam will be offered. It is the student's responsibility to call to reserve a specific date and time.
• No fees are collected for this exam unless it's a retest and the department of the student's major is responsible for paying the $25.00 testing fee.

Exit exams are computer based. Students must have a picture ID and know their student identification number (927#) on the day of their scheduled exam.

2013 Exit Exam Dates

Test Date	Graduation Application Deadline	Notification by TDS
November 4-8 , 2013	BY MIDTERM	Letter sent via email on October 21, 2013
March 31- April 4, 2014	TBA	TBA

Foreign Language Placement

The Foreign Language Placement Exams are administered through Testing and Disability Services for the Languages, Literature and Communications Department of Augusta State University. The test measures listening and reading comprehension for German, French and Spanish. This test is recommended for students who wish to pursue majors or minors in these languages. Test takers must be current students or applicants to take the placement exam.

The Foreign Language Placement Exam is offered during the same hours of the COMPASS Exam. There is no appointment needed, test takers must have their photo identification with them when they show up for testing. Please check out our calendar for test dates and times.

Click here for more information about Foreign Languages at ASU.

GACE (Georgia^* Assessment for the Certification of Educators)

∗ Please note that this exam is for Teacher Certification in Georgia only.

The GACE replaces the Praxis requirement for all teachers obtaining certification in Georgia and/or is required for admission into some graduate programs for education.

The GACE test is not offered at ASU, test takers wishing to take the test in the Augusta area will test at:
Grovetown High School
2010 Warrior Way
Grovetown, GA 30813

2011-2012 Test Dates

Test Date	Early Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Score Report Date
January 7, 2012	November 25, 2011	December 6, 2011	February 6, 2012
March 24, 2012	February 10, 2012	March 2, 2012	April 23, 2012
May 5, 2012*	April 20, 2012	Not Available	May 29, 2012
June 16, 2012	May 4, 2012	May 25, 2012	July 16, 2012
July 14, 2012*	June 29, 2012	Not Available	August 6, 2012
August 18, 2012	July 6, 2012	July 27, 2012	September 17, 2012

∗ Basic Skills and Early Childhood Education assessments supplemental administrations only; no other assessments are available on these dates.

For more information regarding the GACE exam and to register please go to http://www.gace.nesinc.com/index.asp.

GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)

This national test is primarily used for admission to graduate programs. The GMAT is no longer available in paper and pencil format. To register to take the GMAT on computer, you must contact Pearson Professional Center at 1-800-717-GMAT (4628). Online registration is available at www.MBA.com.

GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

Please be aware that we only offer GRE Subject tests.

This national test is primarily used for admission to graduate programs. The GRE General Test is no longer available in paper and pencil format. To register to take the GRE General Test on computer, you must contact Prometric Testing at 803-279-7247 and/or 803-279-7283. To register online for Subject tests, please visit www.gre.org.

Check out the GRE Tutorial website.

Test Date	Early Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Testing Fee	Late Fee	Standby Fee
October 13, 2012	September 7, 2012	September 14, 2012	$150	$25	$50
November 10, 2012	October 5, 2012	October 12, 2012	$150	$25	$50
April 20, 2013	March 15, 2013	March 22, 2013	$150	$25	$50

Independent Study Testing

The Office of Testing and Disability Services offers proctor services for distance learning and independent study students. Students are required to have proper photo identification when reporting to take their tests. Failure to present an ID will result in the student not being allowed to take their tests. Also, students should report at their scheduled test time. The Office of Testing and Disability Services reserves the right to have students who arrive after their scheduled test time to reschedule for another day. Please see the following information regarding fees for services, policies regarding scheduling exams and proctor information.

Proctor Fees (Payment must be in the form of check or credit/debit card)

• $7.50 for 30 minutes
• $15.00 for 1 hour
• $22.50 for 1.5 hours
• $30.00 for 2 hours
• $37.50 for 2.5 hours
• $45.00 for 3 hours
• Etc.

Policies regarding scheduling exams

Effective January 3, 2012

• Students taking paper/pencil based tests are required to schedule their tests two weeks in advance of the test date
• Students taking computer-based tests are required to schedule their tests three days in advance of the test date

Test Proctor information

• Proctor Name: Felicia Johnson
• Job Title: Testing Assistant
• Office Phone: (706) 737-1469
• Email Address: tds@aug.edu
• Physical Address: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
• Proctor forms can be completed by the test proctor Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm

Legislative Exam

The Legislative Exams are given as an institutional test. Four different areas of testing are administered:

Test	Format	Passing Score
Georgia Constitution	55 multiple choice	39
Georgia History	60 multiple choice	42
U.S. Constitution	50 multiple choice	30
U.S. History I (through 1877) OR U.S. History II (1877 to present)	70 multiple choice	42

These tests are given to students who have not satisfied their GA legislative requirements needed for graduation. Examples of students needing to complete this exam are students who satisfied their requirements through CLEP testing as well as students who have satisfied their History and Political Science requirements outside the University System of Georgia.

No preregistration is required, just come on the day of the test to our office in Galloway Hall (across the street from University Hall and behind the ASU Bookstore), approximately 15 minutes prior to the testing time. You are allowed one hour for each test. Check with your advisor or the Registrar's Office if you are unsure about which test you are required to take. Students are allowed to take the test one time only. If the test is failed, the student must take the class.

If you have a disability, you must contact this office at least one week in advance of testing.

A list of study materials for this exam can be found here (pdf).

The policy on the standards for satisfying the Board of Regents' Georgia Constitution Requirement through the means of a written test, and subsequent method of examination if necessary, can be found here (pdf).

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Time of Test	Fee
January 24, 2013	10:00am	None	None
February 6, 2013	3:00pm	None	None
March 29, 2013	9:00am	None	None
April 22, 2013	2:00pm	None	None
May 15, 2013	2:00pm	None	None

* Beginning Summer 2013,the Legislative Exam will be a Walk-in test. Students will be allowed to complete this exam during the hours of COMPASS testing.

LSAT (Law School Admissions Test)

This national test is primarily used for admission to law school programs. To register online, click on: www.LSAC.org.

- Each test-taker must pay LSAC their $160.00 testing fee at the time of registration.

Test Date	Early Registration Deadline	Late Registration (online/phone)	Fee per test	Late Fee
June 10, 2013	May 8 , 2013	May 27 , 2013	$160	$69
October 5, 2013	September 5, 2013	September 16, 2013	$160	$69
December 7, 2013	November 7, 2013	November 18, 2013	$160	$69
February 8, 2014	January 8, 2014	January 20, 2014	$160	$69

MAT (Miller Analogies Test)

The Miller Annalogies Test, or MAT, is a standardized test primarily used for admission to graduate school programs. Additional information regarding the MAT can be viewed by visiting www.milleranalogies.com.

The Miller Analogies Test is computer-based and registration is limited. Once spaces are filled, no more registrations will be accepted for that particular month.

Individuals who wish to take the MAT must do the following:

• Fill out registration form in Testing and Disability Services, or click here to print out a registration form.
• Pay test fee (check, money order, or credit/debit card). Registration payments are accepted by mail, but must be paid before the registration deadline. All applications must be received with the test fee in order to reserve a seat.

Please make checks or money orders payable to Augusta State University.

Registration applications with payment should be mailed to:
Georgia Regents University
Testing and Disability Services
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904

Information you need to know for your test day:

• Please arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to testing. The tests will be given on computer in the Testing and Disability Center, located in Galloway Hall.
• Photo ID is required to take the test.

Test Date *	Registration Deadline *	Time of Test	Fee	Other Notes
May 29 , 2013	May 8, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
June 26, 2013	June 5, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
July 31, 2013	July 17, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
August 28, 2013	August 14, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
September 25, 2013	September 11, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
October 30, 2013	October15, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
November 20, 2013	November 5, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
December 13, 2013	November 29, 2013	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
January 29, 2014	January 15, 2014	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
February 26, 2014	February 12, 2014	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
March 26, 2014	March12, 2014	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
April 30, 2014	April 14, 2014	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
May 28, 2014	May 14, 2014	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins
June 25, 2014	June 11, 2014	3:00pm	$75	No walk-ins

MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test)

This standardized test is primarily used for admission to medical school programs. It is not given at Augusta State University. For more information, or to register online, visit www.aamc.org/mcat.

PRAXIS

This national test is primarily used by education majors and those seeking to earn certification for teaching. Many states now require PRAXIS scores. To register online visit www.ets.org/praxis.

For a detailed list of fees associated with the PRAXIS test, please visit http://www.ets.org/praxis/about/fees.

If you are seeking teacher certification in Georgia, please visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission website to read up to date information about the assessment required for Georgia educators.

2012-2013 Schedule

Test Date	Early Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Emergency Registration Deadline	Late Fee	Emergency Registration Late Fee
September 22, 2012	August 23, 2012	August 30, 2012	September 14, 2012	$45	$75
November 3, 2012	October 4, 2012	October 11, 2012	October 26, 2012	$45	$75
*January 26, 2013	December 27, 2013	January 3, 2013	January 18, 2013	$45	$75
April 13, 2013	March 14, 2013	March 21, 2013	April 5, 2013	$45	$75
June 8, 2013	May 9, 2013	May 16, 2013	May 31, 2013	$45	$75
*July 20, 2013	June 20, 2013	June 27, 2013	July 12, 2013	$45	$75

∗ Praxis not given at ASU on this date

Regents' Test

The Board of Regents recently approved Augusta State University's request to become a Regents exempt school. This decision was based on the overall success rate of students passing the exam.

What does this mean for ASU students? This means that ASU students are no longer required to take the exam. However, students who decide to transfer to a non-exempt school within the University System of Georgia will be required to take the exam at the non-exempt school.

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

This Scholastic Aptitude Test is a college entrance exam given at local high schools in the area and at Augusta State University. Tests cover Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing. A Language test is also available.

For more information about tests, dates, and fees - and to register online - please go to sat.collegeboard.org.

National Test Dates and Registration Information

Test Date	Early Registration Deadline	Early Fee	Late Registration Deadline	Late Fee	Standby Fee
October 6, 2012	September 7, 2012	$50	September 21, 2012	$27	$44
November 3, 2012	October 4, 2012	$50	October 19, 2012	$27	$44
December 1, 2012	November 1, 2012	$50	November 16, 2012	$27	$44
January 26, 2013	December 28, 2012	$50	January 11, 2013	$27	$44
March 9, 2013	February 8, 2013	$50	February 22, 2013	$27	$44
May 4, 2013	April 5, 2013	$50	April 19, 2013	$27	$44
June 1, 2013	May 2, 2013	$50	May 17, 2013	$27	$44

Subject Test Fees

These fees are in addition to the registration fee.

Base Fee	$23 (per test date)
Language with Listening Test(s)	$23 (per test)
All other Subject Tests	$12 (per test)

 

• SAT Test Prep

TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a pre-entry test used to evaluate the academic preparedness of students applying for the School of Nursing.

• All registration for the TEAS test must be completed online. The total amount due at the time of registration is $70.00.
• First time test takers must create an account prior to reporting to take the test at www.atitesting.com.

The TEAS consists of a total of 170 questions on four subtest areas: Mathematics, Science, English and Reading. All subtests contain multiple choice questions with one correct answer. The Mathematics subtest measures knowledge of whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages and ration/proportions (45 questions). The Science subtest covers science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles and general science (30 questions). The English subtest measures knowledge of punctuation, grammer, sentence structure, contextual words and spelling (55 questions). The Reading subtest covers paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension and inferences/conclusions (40 questions). Maximum time allowed for this test is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Click here for sample testing questions!

The TEAS is computer-based and registration is limited. Once the spaces are filled, no more registrations will be accepted for that particular testing date.

Test Date*	Time of Test
May 22 , 2013	1:00pm
June 7, 2013	9:00am
July 22, 2013	12:30pm
August 30, 2013	9:00am
September 18, 2013	1:00pm
October 18, 2013	9:00am
November 13, 2013	1:00pm
December 2, 2013	9:00am
December 18, 2013	1:00pm
January 8, 2014	1:00pm
January 31, 2014	9:00am
February 12, 2014	1:00pm
February 28, 2014	9:00am
March 7, 2014	1:00pm
March 12, 2014	1:00pm
April 9, 2014	1:00pm
May 16, 2014	9:00am
June 13, 2014	1:00pm

∗ Dates are subject to change

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a national test used to measure the proficiency of non-native English speaking students.

The TOEFL test is administered by computer only. Online registration and testing location information is available at www.ets.org/toefl.

TOEFL 2012 Exam Schedule for Augusta State University

Test Date	Test Time	Test Location	How do you register
May 17 , 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
May 31 , 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
August 16, 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
September 13, 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
September 27, 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
October 11, 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
October 25, 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
November 22, 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl
December 20, 2013	8:00am	Galloway Hall	http://www.ets.org/toefl

These dates reflect Augusta State University. Other dates are available at other test sites. Please go to the TOEFL website for more information about testing sites in your area.