Assessments and
Entrance Tests

The Student Success Center administers several tests to new students for course placement purposes. Some assessments may be waived with equivalent ACT scores or transfer credit.

  COMPASS Assessment

 All new students are evaluated in three areas:

• Reading
  May be waived with an ACT score of 18 and above or transfer credit for ENG101
• Writing
  May be waived with an ACT score of 22 and above or transfer credit for ENG101

• Mathematics
  May be waived with an ACT score of 21 and above or transfer credit for any of the following: MTH121, MTH122, MTH130, MTH130

This assessment is best completed before the student enrolls in any classes, but must be taken before completing 13 credit hours of classes. The COMPASS assessment must be completed before any of the following courses can be taken: RDG116, WRT115, WRT116, ENG101, MTH100, MTH102, MTH103, MTH110, and MTH121.

Students who have already completed an associates's degree or bachelor's degree may not be required to take the COMPASS. Contact the Admissions Office to see if previous credit can be applied towards this assessment.

Contact the Student Success Center to schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS.

You can prepare for the COMPASS by looking at these Sample Test Questions.  Or take a practice ACT test through the Learning Express Library by clicking on "Practice ACT Test".  Enter your zip code and click "Submit".  Scroll to the bottom of the page and "Register" as a new user if you would like to save your results.  Click "My Center" at the top of the page .  Click "Continue" or "Start" beside any ACT English, Math, or Reading practice test. 

  Computer Literacy (or CIS) Assessment

By Appointment Only!

This assessment will take about 45 minutes to complete.  To make an appointment, contact the Student Success Center in Kee Hall, room 136 or call 419-755-4764.

Your skills will be tested in two separate areas - keyboarding and four computer compentency areas - Internet, E-mail, Windows XP, and Word 2007 (See below for a detailed list of the tasks that students need to carry out in the assessment).

Successful completion of the CIS Assessment satisfies two required classes:

• AIT100 – Keyboarding
  Equivalent to CIS Assessment score of 24 net words per minute
• CIS190 – Intro to Windows
  Equivalent to Computer Literacy (or CIS) Assessment score of 34/40 or 85%

Want to practice your computer skills before taking the assessment or before retesting?  The Learning Express Library has free online tutorials for:

• Windows XP
• Microsoft Outlook 2007
• Word 2007

Enter your Social Security Number or any public library card number and choose a library name from the drop down list to enter into the Learning Express Library menu. (This step assures that you are a user from the state of Ohio.)  Click "Login to Add" beside the tutorial you would like to practice.  If you are a new user, click "Register" and create a username and password for the Learning Express Library system.  This same login can be used to take any practice test or tutorial on their system.

Students will have one (1) opportunity to take the Computer Literacy portion of the assessment, free of charge. Any student wishing to retest on the 4 core competencies - Internet, Email, Windows, and Word processing - must get approval from the Student Success Center, make an appointment, and pay a retest fee of $15.00 to the cashier prior to retesting.

Computer Literacy Assessment Retest Form

  NET and HOBET  Entrance Tests

The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) is required for admission to:

• Associate Degree Nursing
• Practical Nursing Certificate

The Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET) is required for admission to:

• Radiological Sciences
• Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Therapy Assistant

Both tests are 3-hour assessments that require prior registration and fee payment.

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  Learning Disability Assessment

If you know or feel you have a learning disability and you would like to receive assistance through the Office of Disability Services, but you do not have recent (within 3yrs) documentation that shows that you have a learning disability, you will need to have completed, a Learning Disability Assessment. 

This assessment requires fee payment and a scheduled appointment. Please contact the Coordinator of Specialized Services for more information.

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Non-NC State Proctoring Services

As a service to the students of other educational institutions, North Central State College can be utilized as a proctoring site for non-NC State exams or COMPASS placement assessment for admission to another college.  A $25 fee applies to each exam or COMPASS assessment appointment.

• First, contact your college or university for their proctoring requirements to designate NC State as your proctor.
• Read the "North Central State Proctoring Services Policy" for details on our requirements.
• Contact Cathy Craig, Coordinator of Student Assessment Services, at 419-755-4736 or 419-755-4764 to make an appointment for your exam or COMPASS.
• Complete the "Payment Form for Proctoring Services".
• Take the completed payment form to the Cashier's Office in Fallerius and pay your $25 fee.
• Present your "paid" payment form to the proctor when you arrive for your appointment.
   

Proctoring Center Hours (By Appointment ONLY)

• Student Success Center, Kee Hall room 144 Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Make-up Exam Service in Fallerius
  (Only available second week thru Finals week of each quarter - Not available during break weeks!)
  
  Fallerius Technical Education Center room 119
  (room subject to change)
  Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
  or
  Thursday of FINALS WEEK ONLY, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (room to be announced)