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The COMPASS placement assessment is required for:

1. All new Alpena Community College students who do not have A.C.T. Reading, English and Mathematics subscores of 18 or higher and wish to register for more than one course** (Note: placement tests will only be given in the subject areas where subscore minimums were not met) or
2. Have not earned a minimum of 12 college credits including at least one college level course in either English or Mathematics and
3. All students who enroll for the first time in an English or mathematics course.

** Students who accumulate 6 credit hours by taking one course per semester will be required to take the compass placement test battery.

The COMPASS Placement Test is strongly recommended for all students, regardless of course load or field of study.

New students must submit an Application for Admission to the Admissions Office before attending assessment. Please bring a valid photo ID with you to the testing room. The E-Write is the only portion of the test which is timed. Examinees should allow approximately 2 hours.

No food, drinks, electronic communication devices are allowed in the testing room. Pencils, pens, calculators and paper are provided if needed.

Alpena Campus - Placement Testing Schedule
The Alpena Campus has walk-in hours each Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other testing times are available by appointment. To schedule an appointment contact Linda Souva in the Testing Center at 989-358-7209.

 

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Huron Shores Campus - Placement Testing Schedule
Subject to change.  Seating is limited.  Please call The Student Services Center at 989.739.1445 to schedule a testing appointment or for more information.

Huron Shores Testing Schedule

*Please contact Huron Shores Campus for exact testing dates, times, and location.

Compass Placement Test FAQs

• What is the Compass Placement Test?
• Who is required to take Compass?
• How will my results be used?
• What will I need to take the test?
• How will I get my scores?
• What do my scores mean?
• How do I sign up to take the test?  What is the procedure?

See Also:

Academic Calendar
Class Schedule
Placement Testing Schedule
Compass Test Content (detailed information)
Placement Testing Policy
Retesting Policy
*American College Testing's site for COMPASS - provides information and sample questions

*External sites not maintained by Alpena Community College.

 

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