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As one of two different placement tests used by Midlands Technical College, COMPASS is the primary placement test. The COMPASS program is a series of basic skills assessments taken on a computer that are developed by American College Testing (ACT). The name COMPASS stands for Computer-adapted Placement Assessment and Support Services.

It measures skills in reading, English and mathematics. The results allow you and our college staff to work together to help you succeed in your educational goal. COMPASS scores indicate areas where you may need help and also indicates which courses should be a starting point for your educational career.

COMPASS requires that the person testing have very little computer knowledge. Anyone testing on COMPASS will be given a mouse tutorial as well as a practice test for each academic skill area the student tests in. The estimated total testing time for COMPASS is 3 hours and includes a written essay as a part of the complete placement test experience. COMPASS is available at the Airport and Beltline Test Centers as well as Fort Jackson for military dependents.

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