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Welcome to the Assessment Center
"Assessment" means the process of gathering information about an individual student to facilitate his or her success. At Cerritos College, assessment includes, but is not limited to, the collection of information regarding student's study skills. English language proficiency, computational skills, high school/or college transcript review, evidence of A.A. degree or higher from an accredited institution, aptitudes, goals, learning skills, career aspirations, academic performance, and need for special services.
Do I Need To Take The Assessment Placement Tests?
If you plan to enroll in a Math, English, or Reading class or if you plan to earn an A.A. Degree, you need to take the Assessment Placement Test prior to orientation.
Assessment of your reading, writing and mathematics skills will provide you with valuable information that will help you and your counselor select classes that are appropriate for your skill level. Proper assessment and enrollment will ensure you of the greatest opportunity for successful course completion.
Please note: The exceptions listed are assessment options for clearance or placement. To meet the required reading, math, English proficiencies necessary to qualify for the Associate in Arts Degree, ask a counselor.
Assessment Testing Schedule
(click on month below)
November 2009
Effective August 17 NO appointment is needed to take a test, just show up when the test is offered and have your student number and picture ID ready.
A picture ID* and a student number are required to take any test.
*Calif. ID/Drivers License, passport, High Sch. ID, Transcript w/picture
The Assessment Center is located in the Career Services Center in the Administration Building - please see CAMPUS MAPS
For Sample Questions for the Writing and Reading test, click on the Accuplacer Study Guide
Copies of the test schedule are available at the Admissions Office, Counseling Office, Financial Aid Office, Library, DSPS and Career Services.
Assessment Placement Test Exemptions
Students who already possess an A.A. degree or higher are not required to take the Assessment Test, but will be required to verify the degree by presenting official documents to the Admissions Office at least one week prior to registration.
Individual Assessment Test Exceptions For:
English
If you have completed English 100 or an equivalent three unit college-level composition course with a "C" grade or higher at an accredited college, you are exempt from the English Assessment. Please submit official proof (grade reports or transcripts) to a counselor prior to registration.
Basic Math
If you have completed Algebra 1 or higher with a "B" grade or higher at a high school or an accredited college, you are exempt from the Basic Math Assessment. Please submit official proof (grade reports or transcripts) to a counselor.
Advanced Math
Students may be placed in advanced math courses based on "B" grade or higher in recently (within the past three years) completed high school algebra course or "C" or better for college algebra courses. Proof of high school or college grades is required.
Or students who have achieved Math 30 clearance on the Basic Math Readiness Test may take the appropriate Advanced Math Tests to determine their suitable math level.
Advanced Placement Courses
Students who participate in advanced placement courses at their high schools and earn required scores on tests can earn college credit for those courses when they come to Cerritos College. For further details, ask a counselor.
A student who scored 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement Tests in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, Spanish, Economics, Government/Politics and History will be eligible to receive college credit for the appropriate classes.
Accommodations for English as a Second Language
Students planning to take ESL (English as a Second Language) courses need to take the CELSA exam.
May I Re-take a Test?
All assessments (except Ability-To-Benefit exam) may be repeated one time after one semester waiting period.
Accommodation for Special Needs
Any student with verified disability may arrange an appointment for alternative administration of English and Mathematics placement test by contacting the Disabled Student Program. 562-860-2451, ext. 2333. Alternative administration may include extended time, large print, readers or methods writers.
For further information please contact the Testing/Assessment Center at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2364 or send email to: assessment-info@cerritos.edu