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COMPASS Testing
GTCC's placement test is COMPASS. The COMPASS placement test is an untimed, multiple choice assessment. The test can be suspended (stopped saving your work up to that point) and completed at another time. The placement test evaluates a student’s academic skills in Reading, English (Writing), and Math. It is designed to determine whether prospective students are ready to immediately enter college level classes or whether they need some additional preparation.

We encourage you to review your writing, reading, and math skills before you begin COMPASS. GED or SAT study materials are very helpful. These are available from most libraries and bookstores. A study guide for COMPASS, Chart Your Success on the COMPASS, is also available to be checked out overnight from the Learning Resource Center or it may be purchased at the GTCC Bookstore.

You will receive your COMPASS results as soon as you complete the test. The placement test is not pass or fail. Your scores will indicate your placement into either college prep refresher courses or Curriculum Math and English courses. Once you complete the test, you will be referred to the Counseling Center or College Transfer Advising Center based on your program of study, to have your scores interpreted.

Assessment Center Brochure
COMPASS Work Shop Brochure

COMPASS Testing Times
The COMPASS Test may be started anytime between these hours:
 
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-12pm
Saturday 9am-11am 
 
All testing is stopped 5 minutes before closing.
The Assessment Center follows the college's holiday and campus closing schedule. 
 
 
 
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