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As a reminder, PRIORITY Registration is granted to students who complete
Assessment & Placement, Orientation, and have an ED Plan.  

Plan accordingly!

Our guided placement questionnaires for English, English as a Second Language, and math courses are all available online.  If you do not have access to a computer, or if you prefer, you can make an appointment to complete the guided placement tools with our office.

Please check the calendar below for available assessment sessions.

Testing Center (Student Services Bldg, STS-119) 

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English and Math Assessment - LTC 203/204

This Assessment is for students that wish to take English and Math classes, or classes that have English and/or Math prerequisites.

 The English Assessment (or English Placement Test) has two parts:

  • 30 Minute Timed Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Test

  • 45 Minute Timed Written Essay

The Math Assessment (or Math Placement Test) has FOUR levels to choose from.   When you arrive, you must tell us which assessment you would like to take.  Prior to selecting an assessment test, you should review sample problems available at the Math Assessment webpage.  It is recommended that you select the level at which you feel comfortable solving about half the problem correctly. 

NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED: YOU SHOULD ARRIVE 30 MIN BEFORE THE TEST BEGINS

Important details regarding the English & Math Assessment:

  • Allow 3 hours total for the English & Math Assessment
  • No late seating
  • Space is limited.  First come-first served.
  • Present ANY valid Photo ID
  • Know your Math Test Level
  • Know your MPC Student ID Number
  • Children are not allowed in the testing area and may not be left unattended on campus
  • One day parking permit is $3.00
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