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Are You Prepared to Take the COMPASS Placement Test?
The COMPASS placement test is one of the most important tests you will take at Wake Tech. The test does not determine if you get into Wake Tech, however, it does determine if you qualify to take college-level courses or if you will be required to take pre-curriculum (developmental) courses prior to starting your college-level coursework. The COMPASS test is un-timed, but generally takes 2-3 hours to complete. The test is FREE to all students, but a charge of $5 will be assessed for any test taken a second time. Students may not take the test more than three times in one year.
The cost (time and money) of not preparing for the placement test.
Each pre-curriculum review course you place into will cost you extra time and money to complete. While pre-curriculum review courses are very beneficial in developing strong reading, writing, and math skills, these courses do not count towards your programs graduation requirements. Good preparation leads to good results. By spending time preparing for the test, you can save up to $1,500 and over a year’s worth of coursework!
Practice Makes Perfect!
We strongly encourage all students to click on the 3 links below to take a sample writing, reading, and math test. This will give you a chance to see what the test is like, and also identify areas you need some review in before taking your placement test.
These links will open in a new browser and take you to websites that are not part of the Wake Tech website.
How can I prepare for the test?
- There are many websites that offer free sample tests or free tutorial services to help students prepare for the test. Click here for a list and description of sites.
- The Individualized Learning Center offers free test preparation for students. Please contact 919-866-5276 for information regarding a referral to the ILC.
- “Chart Your Success on the COMPASS Test” by Nannette Commander. This guide is available in the Wake Tech Library 919-866-5644, as well as the Wake Tech Bookstore 919-866-5959.
- Get a good night's sleep, and schedule the test at a time convenient for you (allow 3 hours to complete the test).
Scheduling your placement test.
To register for the placement test please select "Register for Testing" from the navigation list on the left. You must complete a Wake Technical Community College Application for Admission prior to taking your COMPASS placement test.
The Main Campus Testing Center is located on the Main Campus in the Student Services Building, Room 226.
919-866-5461
Map to Main Campus
The Health Sciences Testing Center is located on the Health Sciences Campus in the Student Services Center, Room 01.
919-866-5461
Map to Health Sciences Campus
The Northern Wake Testing Center is located on the Northern Wake campus in the Administrative Building, Room 206A.
919-532-5585
Map to Northern Wake Testing Center
The Western Wake Testing Center is located on the Western Wake Campus in Room 112.
919-335-1011
Map to Western Wake Testing Center
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