High school Dual Credit and Early College Document

Lafayette COMPASS Testing Hours*
Monday - Thursday .............. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday ................................ 9:00 a.m. -  2:00 p.m.
Saturday ............................ By Appointment Only

*Hours are subject to change without notice. Students must allow adequate time to complete the test prior to closing, as the Assessment Center will not extend hours.

Lafayette Scheduling Information
COMPASS testing is available on a walk-in basis.  All other testing and distance education testing require an appointment. Please call (765)-269-5611 twenty-four hours in advance of your preferred appointment time schedule or to verify hours of operation. This will also allow us to confirm your testing needs, and ensure the best possible service.

Crawfordsville Scheduling Information
Hours of availability vary from the hours at the Lafayette Assessment Center. Students wishing to take the COMPASS assessment or course exams in Crawfordsville should call (765) 269-0570 to discuss testing hours and to arrange testing times. Because of space limitations, 24 hours advance notice is required for scheduling tests in Crawfordsville.

Monticello Scheduling Information
Hours of availability vary from the hours at the Lafayette Assessment Center. Students wishing to take the COMPASS assessment or or course exams in Monticello should call (574) 583-4891 to discuss testing hours and to arrange testing times. Because of space limitations, 24 hours advance notice is required for scheduling tests in Monticello.

COMPASS TESTING

• Incoming students must take the COMPASS placement test unless they have ACT or SAT scores, or college credit that waives this requirement.
• As a service to students there is no fee charged.
• COMPASS test results places you in the reading, writing and math courses that will provide greater success in your future course work.
• The test is not timed, but it can take up to three hours to finish all three sections.
• Everything you need to complete the test will be furnished.
• You must present a current photo ID to take the test.
• An advisor will review your scores with you upon completion of the test.
• If you have any special needs, contact Disabilities Services at [765] 269-5262 or [800] 669-4882 ext. 5262 in Indiana.

Testing is available throughout the semester in the Assessment Center, Ivy Hall, Room 1135.
Prepare for the COMPASS Test by taking a sample test

We encourage all students to spend time brushing up on their reading, writing and mathematics skills.
Review the sample practice tests:
http://www.act.org/compass/sample/ and
https://web.gsc.edu/fs/mhorton/LSenglish/compasspractice/passage1/compass1.html

Listed below are items to brush up on for reading, writing and mathematics and web sites that will be helpful to you.

Reading

• Main ideas, general versus specific ideas
• Implied ideas, vocabulary in context
• Topic sentences
• Brush up on reading at: http://www.cerritos.edu/reading/tutorials.htm

Mathematics

• Pre-Algebra: Fractions, Percentages, Decimals, Averages, Ratio & Proportion
• Algebra: Exponents, Factoring, Graphing, Polynomials, Linear Equation
• Brush up on Mathematics at:
  http://www.aaamath.com/ and
  http://www.mathpower.com/
  
• Compass Sample Tests:
  http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html and
  https://web.gsc.edu/fs/mhorton/LSenglish/compasspractice/passage1/compass1.html

Writing

• Grammar and punctuation, use of periods, commas, semi-colons, etc.
• Verb tense and usage
• Vocabulary usage including repetition
• Brush up on Writing at:
  http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/ and
  http://www.chompchomp.com/

Test Taking Tips
1. Relax
2. Get plenty of rest before hand
3. Eat a good meal prior to testing
4. Have a positive attitude
5. Take your time. COMPASS is not timed
6. Read each question carefully
7. Don't leave any blank answers
8. Relax!

For more information about the Assessment Center please phone [765] 269-5611, or fax [765] 269-5293 or E-mail.