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English and Math Skills Assessment

Why take the Skills Assessment?

student at computerYavapai College wants you to succeed. Therefore it's important to understand your current level of skill in reading, writing, and mathematics. 

Before taking the skills assessment, prospective students must complete the Yavapai College application

New Student Group Advising

Yavapai College offers a "New Student Group Advising" program to help new students get their college career off to a great start. 

This is a FREE program designed to be fun, informative, and provide academic advisement and instructions on how to register for classes.  Click here for more information.

Prior to attending the New Student Group Advising you must take the reading, writing, and math COMPASS assessments.

Have you previously taken a placement assessment?

If you have taken a college placement assessment (COMPASS, ASSET, or Accuplacer) elsewhere within the last two years, these may be used for placement.   

Have you taken any of these High School tests?

If you have taken the AIMS, SAT, or ACT test within the last two years and have scores at or above the scores listed below, these may be used in place of the COMPASS assessment. 

Please fax score reports to (928) 717-7861 with your phone number attached.   

  • To meet the Reading Proficiency Requirement:  AIMS 705, SAT 400, ACT 17
  • To place into ENG101:  SAT 420, ACT 18
  • To place into MAT142,152,187:  SAT 530, ACT 22

SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE COMPASS ASSESSMENT

Please contact one of the Yavapai College sites listed below:

Prescott Campus Testing Services - Bldg 1 Rm 225 (928) 776-2200

  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm daily

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm daily
  • Closed Fri

Prescott Valley Campus Testing Services - (928) 717-7911

  • By appointment only.  Please call to schedule at least one day in advance.

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Closed Fri

Chino Valley Campus Testing Services - (928) 717-7720

  • Mon-Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Closed Fri

Verde Valley Campus Testing Services - Bldg I Rm 123 (928) 634-6561

  • Please call 634-6561 to make an appointment. 
  • Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed-Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (extended hours available until 6:00 pm by appointment only)
  • Closed Fri

Sedona Center Testing Services - (928) 649-4265

Who is required to take the assessment?

  • Enrolling for the first time in English, reading, mathematics, or general ed
  • Enrolling in "essential skills" (developmental) course work
  • Pursuing a Yavapai College degree or certificate program
  • Intending to transfer Yavapai credits to a university
  • Undecided or changing majors
  • On academic warning or academic probation
  • Transfer students entering on academic probation
  • Transfer students needing a transcript evaluation
  • Under 18 years of age who have not yet received a high school diploma or GED
  • Designated majors, as specified by the Office of Instruction (currently Gunsmithing, Nursing, and Paralegal)
  • Federal financial aid recipients
  • Students receiving veterans benefits
  • International students

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Additional Information

  • This is not an admissions test
  • Testing is untimed
  • Testing is done on the computer
  • There is no fee for YC Students
  • Bring photo ID to the assessment
  • Know your Social Security# or request YC Student ID#
  • Accommodations: Disability Resources Office
  • May use for ATB test

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