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Reading Assessment Prep Information

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Reading Assessment Prep

Congratulations! You have made a mature choice in deciding to go to college! By now you should have attended a pre-advising session in which you were informed of the importance of the placement test and the need to do some preparation before taking it.

Below you will find a brief description of two different Assessment Tests ... The Compass and the Accuplacer. Within each type of assessment test, you will find links that will lead you to Test Taking Tips and Examples of what you may find in taking these tests.

Accuplacer Information

Click here for a powerpoint presentation over the Assessment Prep

After Clicking on this link it may take a few seconds to upload the powerpoint presentation. Once it opens up, click on the SlideShow button at the top and then the Play from the beginning button on the top left.

Click here for an informational website from The College Board regarding the Accuplacer Test. This website will provide you with sample questions and even an iPhone App.

Compass Information

Please click here for a powerpoint presentation over the Compass Assessment Test

After Clicking on this link it may take a few seconds to upload the powerpoint presentation. Once it opens up, click on the SlideShow button at the top and then the Play from the beginning button on the top left.

Click here for an excellent Compass Test Prep site by Becky Villarreal

 

Helpful link on Overcoming Test Anxiety

Here is a link that can help students to overcome Test Anxiety

http://www.austincc.edu/amcneely/bigbadwolf1216.swf







 

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