Placement Test Tips
- Placement tests are free.
- Tests subjects are English vocabulary and usage, mathematics and reading comprehension.
- Placement tests are offered at regular times throughout the year, with extra testing sessions scheduled prior to each registration.
- Early testing means early registration: The sooner you test, the sooner your courses can be selected, and the better your chances of getting into the courses you want to take.
- You may retake each test once.
- The length of time required to take the placement tests varies, depending on how many of the tests you need to take. The complete set of tests requires about 1½ to 2 hours.
- All materials you will need to take the tests will be provided when you come to the test session.
- Your responsibility is to arrive well rested, calm, and on time.
- Test results are available to you shortly after you have taken the tests.
- Test results will be interpreted for you when you meet with your academic advisor.
- Along with your educational record, test results will determine your initial placement in English, mathematics and reading skills classes.
- If you wish to try some sample questions for the computerized placement test (COMPASS) you can visit their web site at www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html to print sample questions