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The placement assessment (COMPASS) is an important part of enrollment because it measures each student's entry skills in reading and writing. Scores are used to identify courses needed to insure student success. Students are required to complete the placement assessment if they will be entering their first college English course. Enrollment in other courses with an English prerequisite (or equivalent placement scores) may also require completion of the placement assessment.

ACT, SAT, or ASSET scores can substitute for COMPASS scores in fulfilling the placement assessment requirement.

Credit for English Composition Based on Placement Test Scores

It may be possible for you to receive satisfactory credit for English Composition based on ACT, SAT, or COMPASS scores. The following scores can be used to obtain English Composition credit.

Once placed in an English class, students must pass that class with a C- or above before enrolling in the next class in the sequence. Classes in a sequence cannot be skipped once the student has been placed. Students should be prepared to provide a hard copy of their placement scores to their instructor.

Questions about testing requirements or options should be directed to 769-3370 and appointments can be arranged following acceptance to the college by calling 769-7821. Placement scores previously earned within two years from the date of course registration may satisfy the assessment requirement by having official copies of the ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ASSET score report sent to the NIC Admissions Office, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814. If you have questions about placement assessments, contact Advising and testing Services at 769-7821.