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Students must complete the online college application process and have a student ID number prior to testing/assessment. 

Testing is on a walk-in basis. No appointments are necessary. Please see the Testing Calendar for testing dates and times. 

Location

Student Services Bldg.

English The English test measures reading and writing skills. The first section is composed of passages followed by questions regarding the content. In the second section, students will identify sentence and grammar errors and identify logical sentence choices. In the last section, students are given sentences with words missing and are asked to fill in the blanks with the correct answer. All three sections must be taken for either reading or writing courses. It is administered on the computer and is timed. Students taking the English test will also be given the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory, LASSI. (Please see below for information.) Students should allow 2 hours total for the English Placement and the LASSI together. Only one attempt is permitted. English sample test. 

Learning and Study Strategies Inventory The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory, LASSI, is used to assess students' awareness of their use of learning and study strategies. It is administered on the computer and is not timed. The LASSI will be given to students who are taking their initial English Placement or to students who receive a referral from their counselor. Allow a total of 2 hours if you are taking the LASSI with the English Placement test. Allow 30 minutes if you have a written referral from a counselor and you are taking the LASSI by itself. Only one attempt is permitted. 

English as a Second Language The ESL test is for students whose native language is not English and who wish to enroll in ESL classes. It is composed of three sections: listening, reading, and grammar. This test is administered on the computer and is not timed. Students should allow approximately 2 hours. Only one attempt is permitted. ESL sample test.

Math Self-Assessment The ARC Math Self-Assessment allows students to select a math class based on their background and math skills. This online process can be completed either at home or the Assessment Center, where assistance is available. Students should allow approximately 45 minutes to complete the process. There is no sample test for the Math Self-Assessment.

Office Hours

M,Th,F

Tu,W

Recess: M-F

Note: Testing times vary from office hours.

Phone Number

(916) 484-8423

Fax Number

(916) 484-8425

CHEMISTRY TESTING

The Reading and Math Graduation Competencies are administered to students who are applying for an AA/AS Degree and have been referred to the Assessment Center by their counselor. These competency requirements may be satisfied by completing specific courses as listed in the graduation requirements section of the ARC catalog or by passing the competency examinations administered in the Assessment Center. Students should consult with their counselor to determine whether an examination is required. Please see the Testing Calendar for graduation testing sessions (Grad). 

Reading Competency The test is composed of reading passages followed by questions regarding the content. It is administered on the computer and is not timed. Students should allow approximately 1 hour. Only two attempts are permitted. Reading competency sample test.

Math Competency The test is composed of 35 elementary algebra items. No calculators are permitted. It is administered using paper and pencil, is timed, and is 30 minutes in length. Allow additional time for the entire session. A maximum of 4 attempts within a two-year period (2 times per semester, once in summer, 30 days between attempts) is permitted. Math competency study guide/sample test.

Ability-to-Benefit for students NOT enrolled in an ESL course The ATB-COMPASS test consists of reading, writing, and math. A calculator will be provided. This multiple-choice test is administered on the computer and is not timed. All three sections of the test must be taken in one sitting. Students should allow approximately 2 hours for the session. ATB-COMPASS sample test.

Ability-to-Benefit for students ENROLLED in an ESL course The ATB-CELSA test contains passages with missing words. For each question, the correct answer must be selected to complete the story or conversation. This multiple-choice test is paper/pencil based and is timed for 45 minutes. Proof of enrollment in an ESL class must be presented on the day of the test. ATB-CELSA sample test.