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 Placement Testing

The COMPASS test is the placement test for the University System of Georgia. It is designed to test a student's knowledge in three key areas of academics: math, reading and English. Its adaptive process allows the computer program to test key concepts at several levels to indicate a student's preparedness for college-level material. Based upon the results, a student is placed in either college-level courses or Learning Support courses designed to provide the necessary skills and information for future success.

Practice

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Scheduling a Placement Test

Click here to schedule a test.
To schedule a test at ABAC on the Square in Moultrie, call 229-891-7235 or e-mail kspears@abac.edu
To schedule a retest: Call 229-391-4995 or e-mail studentsuccess@abac.edu

General Info

Policies

Incoming freshmen are required to take the exam, unless they can exempt due to entering ACT or SAT scores and completion of the College Prepatory Curriculum. The exemption scores, effective for students entering Spring 2009 are as follows:
  • SAT Verbal (Critical Reading) score ≥ 480
  • SAT Math score ≥ 480
  • ACT English ≥ 20
  • ACT Math ≥ 20
Transfer students can exempt the COMPASS test by:
  • Having previously taken the COMPASS and obtained passing scores for ABAC or
  • Having passed a college-level English course with a "C" or better to exempt the Reading and Writing portions of the COMPASS and
  • Having passed a college-level math course with a "C" or better to exempt the Math portion of the COMPASS.

May I use a Calculator? If so, which ones?

Yes: Calculators will be provided for all students. Students may us only those calculators provided the test administrator. You will be allowed to use the Testing Center's calculators and/or the calculators available on COMPASS, and scratch paper will be provided. You may not bring your own calculator.

  • Warning: Transferring Scores


    If the COMPASS has been taken previously, then the scores need to either be indicated on the college transcripts from the transferring institution or be faxed to the Office of Student Success. Scores over 3 years old will not be accepted and the student should schedule a COMPASS test.  Should the scores indicate, according to our requirements, that a student requires Learning Support courses, the student may retake the exam with ABAC and use those scores instead. Students should verify that the testing institution provides both a Pre-Algebra and Algebra score if math testing is required.
    To Fax scores:
    Attn: Charla McGuinness
    Office of Student Success
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
    FAX Number: 229-391-4996

    Passing COMPASS scores, effective for students entering Spring 2009, are as follows:
    • Reading ≥ 78
    • English ≥ 60
    • Algebra ≥ 45
    • Pre-Algebra ≥ 35 (ADN nursing majors only)
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    Retesting

    Students who are required to take the COMPASS placement test must test prior to New Student Advising and Registration.  Students may retest once in each subject area. Retesting must take place prior to the first day of class. A $25 fee is assessed regardless of the number of subject areas taken.  The retest may not take place on the same date as the initial test.

    Students must contact Ms. Charla McGuinness directly at 229-391-4995 or by e-mail at studentsuccess@abac.edu to schedule a re-test. Students may NOT re-test after they have registered for classes at ABAC.
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    Before taking the COMPASS, view our Student Success Seminar.

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