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COMPASS Testing
COMPASS Placement Testing is scheduled by appointment only. You will need your COMPASS test letter with the noted appointment date and time as well as a photo ID for admittance to the COMPASS test.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the COMPASS Test?
COMPASS is a computerized adaptive test that measures skills and comprehension levels in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics to determine readiness for college-level courses in these areas. By obtaining the required COMPASS program score, students move immediately into program ready status in the college curriculum. Scoring below the required program score on the placement test means that the student may lack prerequisite knowledge or skill and needs remediation in that area.
COMPASS is a computerized adaptive test that measures skills and comprehension levels in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics to determine readiness for college-level courses in these areas. By obtaining the required COMPASS program score, students move immediately into program ready status in the college curriculum. Scoring below the required program score on the placement test means that the student may lack prerequisite knowledge or skill and needs remediation in that area.
Reading Test
The student is given one or more passages to read, and then answers questions about the passage.
The student is given one or more passages to read, and then answers questions about the passage.
Writing Test
The student is presented with an essay and asked to look for errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and style.
The student is presented with an essay and asked to look for errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and style.
Mathematics Test
The student solves problems which measure numerical skills. Some of the areas included are:
The student solves problems which measure numerical skills. Some of the areas included are:
- basic operations with integers, fractions, and decimals
- exponents
- ratios and proportions
- percentages
How do I schedule to take the COMPASS Placement Test?
The COMPASS placement test is scheduled upon receipt of an application and required documents by the Admissions Office. The students are issued a test date and entrance letter for admittance into the testing center by making an appointment with the Testing Coordinator. Students must bring a photo ID and the COMPASS placement test letter on the scheduled test date. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early on the scheduled test date.
The COMPASS placement test is scheduled upon receipt of an application and required documents by the Admissions Office. The students are issued a test date and entrance letter for admittance into the testing center by making an appointment with the Testing Coordinator. Students must bring a photo ID and the COMPASS placement test letter on the scheduled test date. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early on the scheduled test date.
What if I have transfer credits?
Transfer credits from other institutions will be evaluated to determine which sections of the COMPASS placement test are needed. Students must furnish a sealed official copy of their transcripts to the Admissions Office in order to take full advantage of transfer credits.
Transfer credits from other institutions will be evaluated to determine which sections of the COMPASS placement test are needed. Students must furnish a sealed official copy of their transcripts to the Admissions Office in order to take full advantage of transfer credits.
How long does the test take?
• Students have approximately 3-4 hours to complete the COMPASS Placement test
• The average completion time on the test is 2 hours
• Each of the three parts of the COMPASS test is un-timed
• Students have approximately 3-4 hours to complete the COMPASS Placement test
• The average completion time on the test is 2 hours
• Each of the three parts of the COMPASS test is un-timed
**Students are not permitted to leave the testing area once the test has been administered.
How do I prepare for the COMPASS Placement Test?
There are a variety of ways to prepare for the COMPASS test. Louisiana Technical College Region I offer onsite COMPASS Prep Sessions in the areas of reading, writing, and math monthly. These sessions are free of charge to attend. Contact the Admissions office for COMPASS Prep Session schedule.
There are a variety of ways to prepare for the COMPASS test. Louisiana Technical College Region I offer onsite COMPASS Prep Sessions in the areas of reading, writing, and math monthly. These sessions are free of charge to attend. Contact the Admissions office for COMPASS Prep Session schedule.
Listed below are links that will help in preparation for the test:
COMPASS Sample Test Questions - Printable sample tests
For questions regarding New Student COMPASS Placement Tests contact the Admissions Office:
For questions regarding New Student COMPASS Placement Tests contact the Admissions Office:
LTC Jefferson Testing Coordinator
Kendal Coulon
Office: Room 19
Phone: (504) 671-6747
Email: kcoulo@dcc.edu
Kendal Coulon
Office: Room 19
Phone: (504) 671-6747
Email: kcoulo@dcc.edu
LTC West Jefferson Testing Coordinator
Ethel Ellis
Office: Bldg. A Front Office
Phone: (504) 671-6826
Email: eellis@dcc.edu
Ethel Ellis
Office: Bldg. A Front Office
Phone: (504) 671-6826
Email: eellis@dcc.edu
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