Testing

Fall 2010 Final Exam Schedule

Your success matters to us, and you’ll be more successful at San Jacinto College when you start in the right classes. Before you meet with an advisor and attend new student orientation, it’s important that you take a course placement test in reading, writing and math. This will help your advisor understand your needs, and the scores will determine which courses you should be placed in, to ensure a successful educational experience. Testing takes place at your campus of choice, and can usually be completed in three to four hours. Just be sure to contact the testing center for times.

Some students are exempt from placement testing. Do you have an associate degree or higher degree? Are you an active-duty military service member or an honorably discharged veteran? Did you take another test such as the SAT, ACT or TAKS and make a qualifying score? Qualifying scores are listed in the catalog. Perhaps you have attended another college or university and have transfer classes that will help us assess your college-readiness. You might not need to test! These are some examples of placement testing exemptions. If you meet any of these requirements or believe you are exempt, please visit Enrollment Services before you take the COMPASS.

Helpful Links:

The website for ACT registration is http://www.actstudent.org/ and for College Board SAT registration is http://www.collegeboard.com/ There are SAT practice questions available on their Web site also. http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-practice-questions

The website for THEA is http://www.thea.nesinc.com/. These websites allow students to check for test dates/registration deadline dates, view study guide information, and register online.

Testing Information