Failed DSST Speech, Need Alternatives

[BGSU_Alum_86]

I know you were looking for alternatives to the DSST Speech exam, but I do want to address your original problem for those who may search and find this posting in the future.

There are some pre-test screens for the candidate to read before the speech is actually recorded. The proctor is to be with you while you are going through these screens. They are to make sure that the functionality test is performed correctly, they are to make sure that you understand the directions in regard to the usage of time, and they should point out that the record button can only be selected ONE TIME only (an error message comes up if you attempt to click it another time).

If the proctor did not follow all of these steps, there is a slim possibility that the DSST team will authorize a retake, but I can only guess that this would be granted after some investigation into the matter. In other words, you would need some patience. In my opinion, most testing programs are rather reluctant to authorize an immediate retake once you have seen/taken an actual exam unless the request is due to a technical issue or something completely beyond the candidate's control.