COMPASS Skills Assessment
What is COMPASS?
http://www.act.org/compass
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What Is COMPASS?
COMPASS is an untimed, computerized test that helps your college evaluate your skills and place you into appropriate courses. COMPASS offers tests in reading, writing, math, writing essay, and English as a Second Language (ESL). You will receive your COMPASS test results immediately upon completion of testing, and your score report will include placement messages informing you what courses you should take and how to register.
How Are COMPASS Scores Used?
COMPASS is not used like a traditional test. There is generally no "passing score." Rather, COMPASS scores indicate areas in which you are strong and areas in which you may need help. Thus, COMPASS can identify problems in major subject areas before they disrupt your educational progress, giving you the opportunity to prepare more effectively for needed courses. You and your institution can use scores from COMPASS tests to prepare a course of study that will be appropriate, relevant, and meaningful for you.
General COMPASS Policy for Henderson Community College
Students enrolling at Henderson Community College are required, under mandatory placement, to take the COMPASS test in order to properly be placed in college courses. Students are exempt from the COMPASS test if the following:
ACT Scores
- 18 or above in English
- 18 or above in Reading
- 18 or above in Mathematics (20 to be exempt completely)*
*Students who have an 18 or 19 in math may enroll in Applied Math or College Algebra with the Workshop. Students who score a 20 or above may enroll in College Algebra (without the workshop), Trig, or Applied Math.
Students must have an official copy of ACT scores in the Admissions Office, while unofficial copy may be given to the Testing Center to show exemption.
Transfer Credits
- Students who transfer approved college credit in reading, English, and mathematics are not required to take COMPASS in those areas.
Students must have an official copy of their transcripts for the Admission’s Office, while an unofficial copy may be given to the Testing Center to show exemption.
Fees
There is no charge for students who have never taken the COMPASS test at Henderson Community College. Each retest is $20.**
Retesting**
After the initial assessment, students may retake the COMPASS test in each area only once per semester (not including the semester in which the original assessment occurred). The highest result in each section will be used. Each retest is $20 no matter how many subject areas taken and must be paid at time of testing.
COMPASS Skills Assessment
What is COMPASS?
- A computerized, untimed, multiple choice assessment in English, math, and reading used to determine the courses in which you may enroll. COMPASS should be taken seriously as only one test per semester is allowed and will determine the course and sequence of classes that may be taken.
- Mandatory Placement: To benefit students, KCTCS initiated a mandatory placement policy which requires students to enroll in courses indicated by COMPASS assessment scores
Do I need to take COMPASS?
- No, if ACT score is 18 or higher in English, 18 or higher in math, and 18 or higher in reading. Note: Exempt only in each subject with 18 or higher.
- No, if credit has been earned in a college-level courses
Note: ACT scores, college transcripts or grades are necessary for proof of exemption “Student” copies may be brought to the testing coordinator in the Sullivan Success Center.
- Yes, if not taken the ACT, scores on ACT were below 18 in English or math or reading, and have no college credits
I need to take COMPASS. What do I do?
- Complete COMPASS prior to registration
- Call 270-831-9772 to schedule your COMPASS session
Should I review?
Yes. Though COMPASS will give your current skill level, it may be available to be familiar with the type of questions that will be asked. These sites online may be helpful:
What do I need to bring to the assessment session?
- Photo ID
- Calculator—if you wish. There is a calculator provided on the computer. Note: you may not use calculator such as, CFX 9970G, TI-89,TI-92
What do I need to know about the assessment session?
- Computer assistance available
- Not timed but allow at least two hours
- Immediate results after completion
- Initial assessment is free and a charge of $20 for additional assessment sessions
COMPASS SCORE PLACEMENT
English (Writing)
0-20 ENC 090 & ENC 092
21-37 ENC 090
38-69 ENC 091
70-100 ENG 101
Reading
Note: Other course limitations apply unless exempt.
0-34 ABE/Adult Learning Center
35-43 RDG 010 & ABE/Adult Learning Center
44-50 RDG 010
51-69 RDG 020
70-80 RDG 030
81-100 Exempt
Mathematics
Note: If preal and alg scores are listed, refer to preal placement.
Pre-algebra (preal)
0-24 MT 055 & MT 050 (MAH 060 & MAH 065)
25-40 MT 055 (MAH 060)
41-100 MT 065 (MAH 070)
Algebra (alg)
0-29 MT 065 (MAH 070)
30-34 MT 120, MT 105, MT 110
35-47 MT 150 & MT 100, MT 120, MT 105, MT 100, MT 107
(MT 109 & MAH 100, MAH 083, MAH 121, MAH 151, MT 107)
48-100 MT 150, MT 105, MT 110, MT 107
(MT 109, MAH 121, MAH 151, MT 107)
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