Compass Placement Testing
KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMPASS PLACEMENT TESTING
Kirtland Community College recognizes the importance of students
possessing certain basic skills in English, reading, and mathematics.
Since these skills are vital to each student's successful completion of
college-level course work, demonstrated proficiencies in English,
reading, and mathematics (based on assessment test scores or completion
of recommended classes) are required.
Placement testing is required of all students attending Kirtland
Community College except those students transferring from another
college or university who have completed English and mathematics.
Acceptable ways of demonstrating one or more of the basic skills
proficiencies would include:
- ACT test results within the last four years. These results can be
presented in person or mailed to the admissions office.
- Test results from the Advanced Placement Program, CLEP, or
DANTES. Official transcripts must be sent to the admissions office.
An application must be on file for a credit evaluation to be
completed.
- Transfer credit in English and mathematics ("C" grade or better)
from another college or university. Official transcripts must be
sent to the admissions office. An application must be on file for a
credit evaluation to be completed.
- Test results from the Kirtland placement tests.
- "Personal Interest" students may take developmental education
courses, business seminars, and studio art courses and/or one
vocational-technical course without being required to test for such
placements.
WHAT TO DO
Placement testing is now being done using COMPASS
software. Testing takes place in Room 248 in the Administration Building.
Students need to check in at the Office of Admissions before going to
the Testing Center. No appointment is necessary. Students should call
(989) 275-5000, extension 280 for information and times and dates. Some
evening hours are available. Students planning to test during the
evening hours should contact the Office of Admissions at (989) 275-5000,
extension 280 before 4:30pm to make the necessary arrangements. Testing
takes approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours to complete. To view sample
questions, go to
http://www.act.org/compass/sample.
TESTING DATES AND TIMES |
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COMPASS (Placement) Testing
Hours No appointment is needed.
Please check in with the
Counseling Office prior to testing. |
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November 3 - December 5
January 7 - April 24 |
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday
8.a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday |
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If you need an evening
appointment, please call ahead: (989) 275-5000, Ext. 280
The Testing Center on the
Central Campus will be closed for placement testing on the
following dates: December 8 - January 6, March 2 - 6 and April
10.
Students planning to take
their Placement Test at the M-Tec in Gaylord must call ahead for
an appointment time! (989) 705-3600
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Allow approximately 2 hours for
placement testing. If you test during a registration period,
please plan to complete your testing at least one hour before
the offices close or plan to return to register on another day.
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Practice tests are available online at:
www.act.org/compass/sample |
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION
See the Testing
Center Web site for details about the Testing Center, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
For further information, students should contact Kirtland's Office of
Admissions at (989) 275-5000, extension 259.
Send e-mail inquiries to
Office of Admissions or fill out our online
Contact Us form.
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