Avant PLACE Getting Started

Successful startup for the Avant PLACE test typically involves people in the following roles:

Testing Coordinator

The Testing Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact and overall coordinator for the testing. Responsibilities include:

• Read the following user guides, available here
  • Avant PLACE Test Taker Guide
  • Avant Technology Guide
  • Avant PLACE Scoring Rubrics Guide
  • Avant PLACE Reporting Guide
• Provide information to test takers
  • User Guides, available here
    • Avant PLACE Test Taker Guide
    • Avant Technology Guide
  • Test Codes and Passwords
  • Any instructions specific to your organization and testing – for example:
    • Test window dates
    • Your organization’s contact information
    • Directions on how to use the self-evaluation fields
• Take the Avant STAMP Sample Test, which has a similar look and feel to the Avant PLACE test:
• Monitor test-taking progress (see Avant PLACE Reporting Guide)
• Provide support or arrange to support test takers with the following issues:
  • Computer setup
  • Login problems
  • Basic test-taking questions
• Notify Avant support representatives of issues that need further action

Test Takers

• Read the Avant PLACE Test Taker Guide
• Read the Avant Technology Guide
• Configure your computer
• If desired, take the Avant STAMP Sample Test

Avant Support Representatives

• Provide documentation for use by Testing Coordinators and Test Takers
• Provide email and phone support to Testing Coordinators and associates

Updated July 2016