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Preparing for the COMPASS Test
What is the COMPASS?
COMPASS is a computerized placement
testing program from ACT. The test is
designed to assess your skill levels in Math,
Reading, and English and place you into
courses which will help you be successful
and achieve your academic goals.
Should I take the COMPASS test?
If you have ever been enrolled at BRTC, you may not need
to COMPASS test
If you have more than 30 college credit hours, you do not
need to COMPASS test
If you are unsure, meet with an Academic
Advisor.
What to expect…
Test not timed
Work at own pace
No “passing” or “failing” scores
Scores determine course placement
Why is doing well on the COMPASS important?
Developmental courses do not earn college credit
Additional tuition and fees costs associated with unnecessary placement
Shorter time to completion
Computerized COMPASS Do not have to be computer savvy! Little typing Click mouse to answer Mouse practice is available
How can I do well on the COMPASS test?
Read and understand the directions
Read each question carefully
Answer every question
Don’t stress over questions you don’t know
Go with first instinct
Once you click “Go On” you can’t go back
Stay focused on test
Don’t stress
What you will see when taking the COMPASS
Demographics/Personal Info
Review Practice or Begin
Math Test
Multiple-choice questions
Pre-algebra to college algebra and beyond
Calculator
Calculator available on the computer screen in the math section
Reading Test Answer multiple-
choice questions about a passage
Passage on one side, questions with the answer choices on the other
Targets the areas of reading comprehension and vocabulary
Writing Test Find and correct
errors in essays
Answer questions about essay after editing
Apply knowledge of punctuation, basic grammar, and sentence structure
Apply skills in organization, style, and strategy
Test Scores A copy of your score report will print
as soon as you finish.
An Academic Advisor will review these scores with you.
If you test into developmental coursework, you will be given instructions on how to brush up and information on re-testing.
Understanding the Scores
BRTC is an open admissions college
Three placement areas
Developmental coursework
Course Sequence
MATH: Pre-Algebra, Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and College Algebra
ENGLISH: Writing Fundamentals, and Freshman English I
Reading: College Literacy or Exempt
Retaking the COMPASS Retake the COMPASS as many times
as you wish until you begin the first day of class
Ten (10) hours in online tutorial software, Plato, or in the Adult Education department is recommended before re-testing
Highest test score of each section will determine your course placement
Questions?
Pocahontas: 870-248-4000
Paragould: 870-239-0969
Thank you for choosing
BRTC!
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