Testing

General Information

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• About Testing
• English Assessment FAQ
• Math Competency FAQ
• Matriculation

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Schedules

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  Advisement Schedule

Testing Schedule

English Assessment Availability: The English Assessment is a computerized test consisting of a reading test and a writing test (editing text). You must complete at least one component, or you will have to start the entire test over when you return. Scores are available immediately upon completion of the test.

Usually the English Assessment takes 60-90 minutes to complete. However, if you are a non-native speaker of English, or have a disability needing an accommodation, please plan to test in the morning to maximize the time available to you. Students who start the test at the ending time in the schedule may not have sufficient time to finish the test the same day. If you do not complete a component of the test, you must complete the entire component on another day. There is no practice test available for this test.

We also offer an ESL test. Take this test if your first (native) language is NOT English.  This includes:

• Students who have grown up in a home in which English was not the primary (main) language.
• Students enrolled in the International Student Program (IIP) or students who have completed non-credit ESL (continuing education) or English Language Development (ELD) classes in high school.

Please bring acceptable photo identification such as a student identification card, driver's license, state i.d., or high school yearbook (picture with name).

Computer Math Test Availability Math test is computerized; scores are available immediately upon completion of the test. It is a timed 75-minute test.

The computerized math test is offered on a drop-in basis at the locations listed below. Space is limited at the San Elijo Campus Tutoring Center and at the Math Learning Center at both campuses, and students will be taken on a first-come first-served basis. You should allow at least 1-1/2 hours to complete the math testing process and arrive no later than the ending times listed below. Referrals are necessary for adaptive math testing (from Disabled Student Programs and Services) or ESL math testing (from Testing staff). Contact the Testing Department for information.

The Algebra Readiness, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra. and Pre-Calculus practice tests are available on the Testing Department website.

Paper/pencil practice packets for Algebra Readiness, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and Pre-Calculus are available in the bookstore for approximately $3.00. This is the same material that is available online.

Call the Testing Office at 760-795-6685 for possible alternatives to the schedule listed.

Please bring acceptable photo identification.