What is assessment and how do I know what English/Math classes to take?
If you are planning to take an English or math course or a course with an English or math prerequisite, you must take assessment or placement tests unless you are exempt. Placement tests in English and math help you to be placed in the appropriate level courses where you can be successful. You are exempt if you already have an AA degree or if you can document on the Prerequisite Course Equivalency Form that you have (1) prior college level English or Algebra courses or (2) previous college assessment within the last 3 years with course recommendations. If you want to take an English course at Mendocino College, you will need to first take the assessment test for English, unless you have already taken an English course at another college. If you plan to earn an Associate Degree or transfer to a 4-year college, you will need to take at least one English class at Mendocino College. It is highly recommended that all degree and transfer students take the English assessment before meeting wi
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