| COMPASS
Assessment
A
placement evaluation called COMPASS helps identify your readiness
levels
in writing, reading, and math. This is required for admitted students.
If you have been successful in previous college classes, you may ask
about
an exemption from the COMPASS. The data from COMPASS will not be used
to deny admission to Clatsop. You can download a sample test here (.pdf, 220K)
The assessment consists of three basic areas:
- Writing
Skills measures your skills in punctuation, grammar, sentence structure
strategy, organization, and style.
- Reading
Skills measures your ability to read and understand factual material.
- Numerical
Skills measures your ability to understand and work with whole numbers,
decimals, fractions and basic word problems involving arithmetic. If
you have additional mathematics experience, an algebra assessment may
also be recommended to determine your appropriate class placement.
Pre-registration
Required: call (503) 338-2411 for an appointment.
Please
Read:
- The
COMPASS will start promptly at the scheduled time.
- Know
your Social Security Number.
- Please
arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.
- You
will have to reschedule the test for another time if you arrive after
the testing
begins.
- If
you do not know where the test is, please call Tammy at 503-338-2411
for directions.
- You
must pay the $10 fee for the COMPASS at the Student Services Center before you take the COMPASS test.
- Please
bring the receipt with you to the test.
- NO
cell phone use or food permitted.
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