Darton College
Policies and Procedures
COMPASS TEST
Depending on SAT I scores and completion of College Prep Curriculum (CPC)
requirements in high school, some applicants to the College may be required to
take the COMPASS placement test. The COMPASS test is a computerized assessment
of student skills in the areas of reading, English and math.
When placement scores indicate that students, including distance learning
students, may not be able to attain their educational goals in one or more of
the basic skills areas, they are required to enroll in the appropriate Learning
Support courses prior to enrollment in the college-level basic skills courses.
Currently COMPASS test scores below 78 in reading, 71 in English, and below 30
in Algebra or comparable College Placement Examination scores will require one
or more Learning Support classes in each area
of deficiency. To avoid unnecessary placement testing, applicants should take
the SAT1 as soon as possible and then follow the direction of the
Records Office as to which parts
of COMPASS to take.
Learning Support courses are not part of any distance learning degree program at
Darton College. However, all students, including distance learning students,
scoring below 430 SAT I verbal (17 ACT English) or 400 SAT I math (16 ACT math)
are required to take the COMPASS test and complete any Learning Support
Requirements. Distance learning students not residing in the Albany, GA area may
contact the Darton College Testing Center (229) 317-6735, or contact the Testing
Coordinator by e-mail for information on placement testing at an alternative
location. Learning Support courses may require on-campus attendance and
extensive participation in lab activities in the on-campus Math, Writing, and
Reading Labs.
Jean Satterfield
Testing Coordinator
Building C, Room 208
(229) 317-6735
jean.satterfield@darton.edu
Maintained by: OIT; Contact: Dorea Hardy
Each Department responsible for maintaining questions related to them.
