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What is COMPASS?
COMPASS, York Technical College's computer-adaptive
placement test, measures skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. COMPASS helps determine your placement in York
Technical College courses. There is no time limit for the tests. The computer selects
questions for you based on your answers to previous questions. NO experience with
computers is needed.
The Assessment Center staff will assist you in
beginning COMPASS and will be available if you need additional help. The computer will
explain how to record your answers as you take the tests. After you have completed the test, you will meet
with an admissions counselor to discuss your next steps.
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How can I Pass the COMPASS?
Preparing for COMPASS will help you find success.
COMPASS is NOT a pass-fail test. It is a college placement test. You cannot fail. The test
is simply designed to help you and the college determine whether you are ready to
immediately start the program you have chosen or need some additional preparation first.
The three COMPASS placement measures (Mathematics,
Reading, and Writing) are designed to assist York Tech in placing students into
appropriate courses. There are potentially six possible placement scores -- one each in
writing and reading and up to four in mathematics.
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COMPASS SAMPLE ITEMS
These sample items are designed to illustrate the form of the items in the COMPASS battery. They have not been
pre-tested
and have not been subjected to the content and fairness reviews required for all operational items.
© 1995 by The American College Testing Program. All rights reserved. Used by permission of ACT.
COMPASS Practice Test
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Extra items
A.
Mathematics Placement Measure Sample Items
~~~Extra
Math Sample Questions~~~
B. Reading Skills Placement Measure
Sample Items
~~~Extra
Reading Sample Questions~~~
C. Writing Skills Placement Measure
Sample Items
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Writing Sample Questions~~~ |
When is the COMPASS Test Offered?
COMPASS is offered without an
appointment regularly throughout the year in the Assessment Center.
The hours for the Assessment Center are:
Monday - Thursday 8AM-9PM
Friday-Saturday 8AM-2PM
When Should I Apply to the College?
Right away. We accept admissions applications
year-round. Programs and classes fill up quickly, so early application is recommended.
DIRECTIONS
to Campus
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What should I do next?
1. _____Submit Application to Admissions
a. Pay $10 non-refundable testing
fee at the Business Office -- hours Monday-Friday ONLY!
b. Submit your SAT or ACT scores, if available.
2. _____Take COMPASS test
a. Bring a photo ID.
b. Bring paid receipt for the
testing fee.
c. Bring two pencils.
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Placement Test with
Accommodations:
If you have a
documented disability and would like to request special accommodations for the
placement test, you need to speak with someone in the Special Resources
Office (SRO) BEFORE YOU TAKE THE
TEST.
The SRO is located in the Student Services Building. (803)325-2896
If you request
accommodations AFTER you take the placement test, you will be required
to pay the re-test fee.
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