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Placement Assessments at Southwest

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SwVCC requires an assessment (in writing, reading and math) prior to registration for classes for the first time student and/or for the student desiring to take English and/or math courses.

Health Care Technology applicants must have ASSET/COMPASS scores and complete an Algebra section of the math.

We offer the following choices:

1. The COMPASS – individual appointments for un-timed computer testing. Call 276.964.7706 for an appointment between 8 am – 2:30 pm, M-F. Plan for 1 ½ hours. No fee. PHOTO ID REQUIRED

2. The ASSET – small group, timed, pencil/paper testing.  Calculator required for those who take Algebra part of test. Approximately 2 ½ hours. No fee. No registration required. PHOTO ID REQUIRED
 

3. ACT scores of 16+ or SAT scores of 430+ in each assessment - math, writing and reading - are acceptable for non-health programs.

ASSET Tests are as scheduled below:

May 2008 - August 2008

Monday              May     12      12 noon   SwVCC  T-119
Wednesday         May      28       6:00 p.m. Booth Center - Grundy
Thursday            May      29       6:00 p.m.  SwVCC  T – 101
Saturday            May      31       9:00 a.m.  SwVCC T -101
Thursday            July      10      9:00 a.m.  SwVCC T -101
Wednesday         August 13      6:00 p.m. SwVCC T -101
Thursday            August 14      6:00 p.m. Booth Center –Grundy
Friday                August 22     1:00 p.m.  SwVCC T -101
Thursday            August  28    1:00 p.m. SwVCC T -101

High school students - check with your counselor for the date that SwVCC will be administering the ASSET Test at your school.

CLEP Tests For information contact Jim Farris at 276.964.7300.

Nursing School Aptitude Examination (RN) Candidates for the Nursing program must complete the TEAS Test. Find more information at www.atitesting.com

Wonderlic

SwVCC offers several classes and programs which do no require a high school diploma or GED.  To assist individuals with placement in these areas, the College has selected the Wonderlic to help assess readiness and determine ability to benefit.

The WonderLic measures competency in reading, language, spelling and mathematics.  When results are reviewed by a counselor, the student's educational needs can be determined and the appropriate classes can be selected.  These results may also be useful in determining readiness for the GED test.

To schedule this assessment:  Contact Edna Sizemore, 113 Buchanan Hall, 276.964.7239

STAGE

Graduating students at SwVCC are asked to complete STAGE, which is an objective measurement of  general educational outcomes. Questions focus on the elements of Communications, Learning Skills, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal and Human Relations, Computational and Computer Skills, Understanding Culture and Society, Understanding Science and Technology, and Wellness.  STAGE was developed to meet the Virginia Community College System requirement for assessment of student outcomes.

For more information, contact Ed Smith, 276.964.7338

Computer Training Center Certifications

SwVCC also provides facilities for Certiport Authorized testing services, which include the Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications exams and the Internet and Computing Core Certifications (IC3). Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Services are also available for many Information Technology Certifications and Professional Licensures. Check the Computer Learning Center website or call 276.964.7796 for more information.