What is the COMPASS placement test? Is it something I can fail?
The COMPASS placement test is not a test in the same way you might think of a test in a classroom setting. You cannot fail the placement test. Instead, the placement test is designed to be a tool to help you be successful before you even start classes. It is a tool that will help you determine which classes in reading, writing and math are the best for you to get started. A couple of important tips: first, treat COMPASS like you would any other test – come relaxed and prepared to think through each question. Eat a nutritional meal prior to taking the placement test. Take the placement test seriously. You want to be placed in a class that is neither too hard nor too easy but that is just right for your current level in each area.
