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Who needs an assessment test? |
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All students who plan on taking an English or Mathematics
course, Nursing students, financial aid students lacking a high school
diploma or GED (see ATB requirements), and those students
pursuing an Associate Degree. |
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What does it take to be exempt from taking the assessment test?
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A student with: ü
Valid assessment test scores from LATTC or another
college taken within the last ü
Completion of English 64 and Math 101 (or higher) at
LATTC with a grade of "C" or better. ü
Completion of English and Math courses at another college
with a "C" or better. ü An Associates Degree
or higher. ü AP English and
Calculus Exam Scores of 3 or higher taken within the last 2 years. Unofficial
transcript, test scores, or a college diploma MUST be provided for assessment
test exemption. |
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What is the assessment test like? |
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LATTC offers
computerized assessment testing. The test is adaptive. This means that the
computer automatically determines which questions are presented, based on
responses to prior questions. Unlike traditional tests, the computer tailors
the test to the examinee. The background questions should be answered as
honestly as possible. The background
questions allow the computer to branch out to give the most appropriate test
for the individual. Most
students take three (3) test sections:
What do I
need to bring with me? Students
must bring a picture ID in order to take the test. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy.
The ID must be original, NO
photocopies. Examples of ID
include a California Driver’s License, California ID, a passport, or a
high school picture ID. A current
application for admission MUST be on file before taking the test. |
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Do I need to study for this test? |
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No. This is not a pass
or fail test. However, it is important
a student take the test to the best of their ability because this test
affects the number of Mathematics and English courses a student can enroll in
at LATTC. Link to test practice webpage: http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm |
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How long is the test? |
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The computerized assessment test is self-paced. The average student finishes in about 2
hours. |
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Is there a test available for non-native English speakers? |
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Yes, there is English as a Second Language (ESL) version of the
assessment test. |
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How long are the test scores valid? |
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Test scores are valid for 2 years. |
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