Placement testing is designed to help you get in the right classes so you can get the skills you need to succeed. TCL uses the American College Testing (ACT) assessment program to help students reach their educational goals. Assessment instruments include ASSET (Assessing Student Success Entry and Transfer) and COMPASS (Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System). ASSET and COMPASS include comprehensive assessment, orientation, course placement, counseling and advisement to help ensure students’ academic success.

The Testing Center is located in Building 1 on the Beaufort Campus, in the Learning Resources Center at the New River Campus, and tests for the Hampton Campus can be arranged by contacting the front desk.  Call 525-8344 to schedule your test. Some programs do not require testing; your Advisor or the Admissions Office can advise you if you need placement testing for your program.

TESTS & PREPARATION

Asset/Compass

FAQs

FEES

No fees for the initial test or for retest.

SCHEDULE

Monday and Tuesday – 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Allow enough time to complete the test. Contact the TCL New River Campus and TCL Hampton, Mungin Center to schedule an appointment to take a test.

PROCEDURE

Take a photo ID to the Testing Center on the day of the test.

PREPARING FOR ASSET

Download the ASSET Student Guide which includes: ASSET Test Description, types of questions, test-taking tips, and calculator guidelines. It also includes sample tests for: writing, reading, numerical, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, college algebra and geometry. Plus sample test answers.

Take a practice ASSET test here.

PREPARING FOR COMPASS

The Math Placement Test Prep Class is FREE if you sign up by July 30. more info