COMPASS Testing Rules

ID required-no one will be allowed to test without ID!
You MUST be on-time-no one will be admitted once testing has begun
THERE IS NO "MAKE-UP" FOR COMPASS. If you are late or miss your testing session you will be required to take the class again next semester
No talking once the student has entered the computer lab.
No leaving the lab during testing
No books, bags, purses, notebooks, notes, cell phones, calculators, etc, allowed inside lab. Calculators and scratch paper will be provided for Math students. All scratch paper MUST be returned to the proctor before leaving the lab.
Scores will be available from instructors within 24 hours of the testing session.
Students who score within 5 points are eligible for retest.

Exit Essay Exam Rules

Successful completion of the essay exam is a requirement for COMPASS eligibility
Must be on time and present valid ID
Cell phones must be turned off
No talking or leaving the room during test time
Student MGC ID number at the top right of first page-DO NOT USE YOUR NAME OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
Two hour limited-officially documented as LD or ESL will have extended time
Standard 5 paragraph essay format is required
Choice of five topics
Include topic on title page
Essay written in pen (blue or black ink) double-spaced front side of standard
notebook paper-no backs
Minimum of 400 words
Dictionary, main textbook, and electronic spellers are allowed. No notes or notebooks are allowed.
No white-out
No staples
Proctor will periodically inform students of time remaining. When time is up.
essay will be collected immediately.
Fold essay and write MGC ID # on outside of essay
Place completed essay with proper class section