Placement Testing

College Placement Tests

Placement Test Info and Practice Questions

Placement Test Score Request Form

Placement Testing is given in the Counseling Department located in the Student Services building. Testing is offered Monday – Friday at 10am and 2pm or by appointment. You must present a valid photo ID in order to take the test. Please arrive a few minutes before testing to get checked in. You may contact the Counseling department at (928) 428-8253 for more information.

The placement test is a means of evaluating student skills in writing, reading, and math to assist students in choosing courses that are appropriate for their skill levels. Placement scores are utilized by you the student and your academic advisor as a guide for proper course selection which will lead to greater academic success. There is no “pass/fail” with placement testing.

  • The two types of placement tests we offer are:

    • ACT/COMPASS® computer adaptive untimed, multiple choice test (allow 2 hours for testing) or
    • ASSET® pencil-paper exams with time limits of 25 minutes per test
  • Re-testing is allowed 30 days after the initial test, provided there was an intervening event such as tutoring, studying or a class taken on that subject matter.
     
  • Test scores are valid for two years. Consult with an advisor for correct placement.

You can find sample questions for the ACT COMPASS test here.

ACT-COMPASS Internet – Remote Testing*

ACT-COMPASS now has a feature called “remote testing” that allows students to take their placement tests at a college or university near them*. Results are sent directly to Eastern Arizona College.

If you are interested in attending Eastern Arizona College, and need to take English (Reading and Writing) and Math placement testing, but the distance makes it difficult to do so, this is what you can do:

Step 1:
Contact the Counseling department at EAC (800) 678-3808 ext. 8253. Ask to sign-up for ACT-COMPASS remote testing.

Step 2:
The information you will need to provide them is: your complete name, birth date, mailing address, phone number, and email address. You will also need to select a test package- Reading, Writing, Math or all three.

Step 3:
Tell them what city/state you live in and they will tell you what colleges offer remote testing in your area. Then an email confirmation, with your Remote Testing Registration number, will be sent to you.

Step 4:
Read the instructions on that email because the college you take the test at may require you to make an appointment. Then go test at the college/university.

The registration is valid for 45 days.

After you test, your scores will be available to EAC but not the college/university where you tested.

You are encouraged to contact the Counseling department and speak with a counselor regarding your scores and schedule (928)428-8253 or (800) 678-3808 ext 8253.

* That campus may charge a proctor/supervision fee to the student.

 

Alternative means of meeting placement testing requirements

  • Eastern Arizona College will accept placement scores obtained by the student at other accredited institutions of higher learning. However, the original score report (not a screen-capture) must be sent, clearly identifying the student by name and ID # with accompanying information concerning course placement at the originating institution to allow for comparison of the scores with Eastern Arizona College placement standards. Examples of types of placement tests we accept are: ACT ASSET, ACT COMPASS, and Accuplacer. Scores can be faxed directly to the Counseling Department at (928) 428-8508.
  • Placement testing requirements can be waived if ACT Assessment or SAT Assessment scores are submitted as indicated below:

ACT Assessment

Writing Score

Placement Recommendation

21 or higher

Enroll in English 101, Written Communications I (3 credits)

Mathematics Score

Placement Recommendation

21 or higher

Enroll in MAT140, College Mathematics (3 Credits), or MAT154, College Algebra (3 Credits). Students seeking to enroll in courses for which MAT154 is a prerequisite must demonstrate readiness with an appropriate score on the ACT/COMPASS placement test.

Reading Score

Placement Recommendation

18 or higher

Student has met the graduation reading requirement for the AA, AS, AAS, AGS, and ABUS degrees. No additional reading course is recommended.

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) ASSESSMENT

Critical Reading Score

Placement Recommendation

530 or Higher

Student has met the graduation reading requirement for the AA, AS, AAS, AGS, and ABUS degrees.  No additional reading course is recommended.

Writing Score

Placement Recommendation

530 or higher

Enroll in English 101, Written Communications I (3 credits)

Mathematics Score

Placement Recommendation

520 or higher

Enroll in MAT140, College Mathematics (3 Credits), or MAT154, College Algebra (3 Credits).  Students seeking to enroll in courses for which MAT154 is a prerequisite must demonstrate readiness with an appropriate score on the ACT/COMPASS placement test.

Copies of ACT or SAT score reports clearly identifying the student by name and ID # can be faxed directly to the Counseling Department at (928) 428-8508.

Students MAY be exempt from the placement assessments if at least one of the following conditions apply:

  • The student took the ACT test and scored a 21 in Writing and/or Math. A minimum score of 18 is required for Reading. If the student took the SAT and received a 530 or higher score in reading and/or writing and 520 or higher in math.

  • The student has earned transferable college credits in english, math, and reading with a grade of "C" or higher.

  • The student demonstrates that s/he has current valid placement assessments on file.

  • The student is registering for a course that does not require placement scores as a prerequisite.