To help you be successful, proper course placement is important in fostering the academic success of students at Triton College. In order to ensure you enroll in courses that match your individual skill level and prior preparation, all new students take placement tests in Writing, Reading and Mathematics. The placement test results are used to aid academic advisors as they help students plan their courses. Not all students are required to take the placement test. Upon admission to the college, Admissions office personnel, using specific waiver criteria, determine whether you are required to take the placement test.
This module reviews the necessary information which will help prepare you to take the COMPASS® placement assessment for writing. The COMPASS® assessment is designed to determine your skill level in college level writing. Taking the assessment doesn't mean that you've 'passed' writing but your score indicates which courses you can enroll in at Triton. Since the score you receive will help determine which courses you should take it's important for you to take the assessment seriously.
Once you're ready to take the actual COMPASS® assessment, you can contact assessment services to schedule your appointment. Remember, parts of the computerized assessment are untimed—that is, you may work at your own pace so be sure to answer all questions even if you're not sure of the answer. But the essay portion of the assessment is a timed essay submission. After you complete the COMPASS® assessment, you can get a score report to help you make appropriate choices when you register for college classes.
We hope you benefit from this review material, and we wish you success as you pursue your education and career goals!
Created by Renee Wright for Triton College 2013.