What You Should Know Preparing for COMPASS
Advising, Counseling & Testing

Tips for Taking COMPASS

• Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early.
• Bring picture I.D. and Social Security Number.
• No visitors are allowed during testing.
• Review the material in this booklet (especially) the sample questions).
• Take your time while testing. Remember, COMPASS is not timed.
• If you do not understand any of the test directions, ask the proctor!
• Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete the test battery.
• Your test scores are printed immediately after testing, and you will need to allow an additional ½ hour to meet with a counselor or advisor to discuss the scores, course recommendations and future plans.
• Store your COMPASS report in a safe location with other college-related documents. You may need it later.

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