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Walk-in testing is available Monday through Thursday | between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Fridays\u003Cbr>[from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last start time to](from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last start time to)\u003Cbr>[test is 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday](test is 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday), and 1:00 p.m. on Fridays to ensure adequate time to complete testing. |\n| What ACT scores willI need tobe exempt from COMPASS Placement Testing? |  |\n\n• Your ACT scores in Reading, Writing and Math may exempt you from taking the COMPASS Placement Test.  \n• Use the table on the next page to determine whether a combination of your ACT scoresand your high school grades will exempt you from taking one or more parts of the COMPASS Placement Test.  \n• If you believe you should be exempt from taking one or more parts of the COMPASS Placement Test based upon your ACT scores, you must make an appointment to see a counselor to waive the appropriate part of the test.  \n• NOTE: Reading & Math ACT scores are good for placement 3 years from date of test. English ACT scores are good for placement 2 years from date of test.  \n| Academic Area | ACT Subject Score | + | High School\u003Cbr>Requirement | = | SSC Placement |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Reading | 20 |  |  | = | No Reading Required |\n| English | 20 |  |  | = | ENG 101 |\n| Math | 19-20 | + | Passing grades in Algebra I & Geometry | = | MTH 097 or\u003Cbr>MTH 100 |\n|  | 21-22 | + | Grades of“C” or above in Algebra II | = | MTH 115 or\u003Cbr>MTH 126 |\n|  | 23 or above | + | Grades of“C” or above in Algebra II | = | MTH 145 or\u003Cbr>MTH 165 |\n\nWhat areas will I be tested on?  \n\n| • The COMPASS Placement Test consists of three sections: English, Reading and Math.\u003Cbr>• You may take the complete test in one day, or break the testing areas up over multiple days. | • Students will start with the Math section of the Placement Test. |\n| --- | --- |\n| How does the COMPASS Placement Test work? |  |\n| • It is important to understand that the COMPASS Test is “adaptive” to how you answer the given questions. Depending on the number of correct or incorrect answers, the test will move up or down adjusting to your answers. | • The more answers you get correct, the more you move up. If you miss several in a row, it will adjust, or move down.\u003Cbr>• In Math you will start out at the Algebra level. |\n| Should I study for the COMPASS Placement Test? |  |\n\n• Yes. Preparation can save you time and money.  \n• The COMPASS Placement Test determines whether or not you can take college-level courses, or if you need to complete developmental courses before taking college-level coursework. 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