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A comprehensive testing program is now available to assist college students with assessing educational goals and achievements. The Testing Center administers the college placement tests (Accuplacer) and assists students who are taking Distance Education courses. The Testing Center is located in the A-building room 204.

All students applying for a program at Surry, unless determined to be exempt, are required to take the Accuplacer, a series of un-timed, computerized tests. Testing time will vary based upon student ability and experience in reading comprehension, sentence skills, arithmetic, elementary algebra, and college level mathematics. These tests are designed to help you identify your present strengths and build a solid plan for success.

Testing is available year round.

Off Campus Testing will be scheduled through area high school counselors.

You can take the test only one time. Test scores are valid for three years. Individuals not meeting the test score requirements may make up the deficiencies through completion of prescribed developmental courses.

If you have a special need (permanent or temporary) that will affect you taking the test under standard conditions, you should inform the testing coordinator before taking the test. Reasonable accommodations will be provided.

Note: If the college is closed because of inclement weather, no testing will be given on that day. Check the SCC catalog for any holiday closings or schedule changes that may effect testing. Call Student Development at 386-3443 for further information.

Test scores are valid for three years. Individuals not meeting the test score requirements may make up the deficiencies through completion of prescribed developmental courses. To be considered for the pool of candidates for the nursing program, students must complete the prescribed courses with a grade of "B" or better by the end of fall semester prior to the application deadline. It is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Services when prescribed courses are completed.

If you have a special need (permanent or temporary) that will affect your taking the test under standard conditions, you should inform the testing coordinator before taking the test. Reasonable accommodations will be provided.

PLACEMENT TESTING PROCEDURE

1. College Application: Complete the SCC Application for Admission.
2. Required Photo ID: Please bring a photo identification to the Testing Center when you arrive for placement testing.
3. Disability Services: If you need disability accommodations, please contact  Testing Center Coordinator/Disability Services Advisor, Laura Bracken, in the A-building room 204,336-386-3443, immediately after you apply so proper accommodations can be arranged. This should be done prior to taking the placement test.
4. Test Results: Test results are available immediately after testing.
5. Transferred Scores: Please send test scores from other schools directly from your previous school to Testing Center Coordinator/Disability Services Advisor, Laura Bracken, in the A-building room 204  
6. Other Test Scores: SCC accepts scores on both the Asset College Placement Test and the Computerized Placement Test.
7.  Possible Test Exemptions:
   • Students who have attended another college and have credits to transfer via an official transcript.
   • Students who have taken the SAT or ACT test within five years and have appropriate scores as shown below. You must have an official copy sent to the Testing Office to be exempted.

TEST PREPARATION —  Students who wish to prepare for an SCC placement test may want to try practice placement tests. SCC does not endorse or recommend the purchase of any test prep services.

 

CPT review sessions: CPT review sessions for arithmetic and algebra are held every Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 with the exception of school holidays or school closings due to inclement weather. Please contact Donald Fowler, Assistant Director of the ASC/Math & Science, at the contact numbers below for further information. Students should call or email Mr. Fowler in order to reserve a seat for these sessions. Students may only attend two review sessions before taking the College Placement Test.

 

Math Practice
The Department of Mathematics strongly encourages all students to complete the practice tests at Math.com, PurpleMath.com, or aplusmath.combefore attempting a math placement test or re-test. Students can choose practice tests in a variety of subject and skill levels. Test-taking and study tips and tutorials with sample problems and solutions are also available.

There are also some off line study resources for people who perfer written materials over the Internet. You may find the following books helpful:

• Fractions, Decimals, and Percents: Contemporary's Number Power 2 by Mr. Jerry Howett; ISBN:0-8092-2377-3
• Beginning Alegbra: Contemporary's Number Power 3; by Mr. Robert Mitchell; ISBN: 0-8092-2388-0
  
  
• Accuplacer Study Guide
  This site describes the Accuplacer Test, gives test-taking tips, and explains the format of each test. For sample questions, please review one of the following:
• Arithmetic
• Elementary Algebra
• College-Level Mathematics
• Reading Comprehension
• Sentence Skills
• Accuplacer Online Course
  This site offers practice questions to help you develop the mathematics, writing and grammar, and reading comprehension skills that you will need for the Accuplacer test.
• Writing Guides
  These guides provide students with instruction and practices exercises in grammar, punctuation, and composition.
  Note: This website describes a five-paragraph essay called "The Keyhole Essay," which is an essay comprised of three main points. Your English instructors at Surry Community College acknowledge that while an essay occasionally may consist of three main points, and while an essay should always contain an introduction and conclusion, following such a strict outline can stifle the development of ideas. The essays you write in college will be more complex and in-depth that the five-paragraph paper.

• HOBET Practice Test
  This site gives advice and sample test questions for the HOBET test required for placement into several nursing and other health occupations programs.