Protect Your Academic Track Record
Did you know that dropping classes and not completing credits impacts both your GPA and your financial aid eligibility? So, it helps if you start out at the right level for you.
Placement tools show where you are strong and areas in which you may need help. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for required courses. You and your advisor will use the results of your placement test to help you plan your courses.
Make the Grade
The community and technical colleges give a variety of placement tests. Check with the college of your choice to find out which ones are offered. Tests are held on campus and not online.
Sample Tests
ACCUPLACER — Computerized, self-paced writing, reading, math and ESL placement test.
ASSET Placement —
Timed writing, reading and math placement test.
COMPASS ESL —
COMPASS placement test for students whose native language is not English.
COMPASS Placement —
Computerized, self-paced writing, reading, and math placement test
SLEP (Secondary Level English Proficiency) —
Measures ability to understand spoken and written English.
GED Sample Test Questions
Find out more about earning your GED.
The Study Guide Zone has free resources to help you prepare for standardized tests.