Assessment Testing

All students entering Reedley College or the North Centers for the first time (or after a 3-year absence) must take a General Placement test prior to registration in order to be advised by a counselor. This is part of the Matriculation process mandated by the State of California Community College Chancellor's Office, and an effective component of the "Multiple-Criteria" counseling process as well. The assessment test measures your skill level in 3 areas important to all academic undertakings:

·Reading Comprehension

·Sentence Skills

·Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, or College Level Math.

Students should view this as a measure of their skills in order to help a counselor and the student determine the best choice of classes to start their academic career. You cannot pass or fail this test.

The Willow International Center Assessment (placement testing) is available on a first come first serve basis. Space will be limited based on the number of computers available. 

The Madera Center Assessment (placement testing) is available by appointment only.  Students interested must reserve a seat by called Barbara or Evelyn at 559 675-4800. 

If you have any questions regarding the placement test, please call Willow International Center at 559-325-5230 or the Madera Center at 559-675-4800. Students MUST present a photo ID and know their social security number at the time of check in. The test takes approximately 2 hours. Parking takes four quarters.

YOU MUST BRING PHOTO ID TO TEST SESSION.

It is critical that you are on time for the test.  The doors will be locked fifteen minutes after the start time. Students will not be allowed to enter the test session after the doors are locked.

Madera Center

Oakhurst Center

Please call the Oakhurst Center for assessment schedule.

APPLICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO TEST SESSION at
SCCCD Online Admission Application

For a sample of the General Placement test check out the Yuba City College Assessment Center web site!  Accuplacer also provides sample test questions for students to review at Accuplacer Sample Test Questions.  For test preparation, look at the Study Guide Zone for help with many different tests.
Below are some other websites to find assistance in preparing to take the Accuplacer placement test:

·http://www.testprepreview.com

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·redirect.aspx?url=http%3a%2f%2farapahoe.edu%2fstudentsvcs%2ftesting

The Ability To Benefit (ATB) test is offered to those students who do not have a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or proficiency certificate and are planning to apply for Federal Financial Aid. See the Financial Aid office first before taking this test.

The Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) is offered to those whose native language is not English, and are planning on taking one or more of the English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. THIS TEST IS GIVEN IN ENGLISH ONLY, NO OTHER LANGUAGE FORMAT IS AVAILABLE. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO READ ENGLISH TO TAKE THIS TEST (only available at FCC or RC main campus).

Students with disabilities are requested to visit Disabled Student Programs & Services first for verification before accommodations in placement testing can be arranged.

Distance education students who need a proctored environment for their tests should contact the Reedley College Assessment Center at (559) 683-3337 to make arrangements for this option.

All services provided by the Assessment Center are free.

Call for information, or to make an appointment.

Telephone:
(559) 325-5239 for Willow International Center
(559) 675-4800 for Madera Center
(559) 683-3940 for Oakhurst Center