Assessment and class testing are done on a walk-in basis between the following hours:
Please call for the schedule over the breaks between terms as the schedule is subjected to change.

 NO APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY! All testing is done on a walk-in basis between the following hours:

Although both tests are not timed, the Basic Skills Assessment Test (BSAT) takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and the English as a Second Language Test (ESLT) takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

RETESTING: Your first test is free! If you would like to take a test over, there is a $5 per section retest fee. If you want to retake a test a second time, you must obtain a Retake Permit form from your advisor and pay the $5 per section fee. You must wait at least one day between retests. Check out our study guides to review your skills before taking the test.

Testing for Internet courses and instructor make-up exams vary in length. Be sure to check with your instructor to find out how long it should take you to test.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Bring a Picture I.D. You will not be permitted to test without proper identification.
• Please adhere to our hours, and allow sufficient time to take your test.
• Assessment testing is done on a walk-in, first-come, first-serve basis between the hours mentioned above.  Although we expect to accommodate you at any time, it is possible you could have a short wait if space is unavailable.
• No food or drink is allowed in the Testing Center.
• Under no circumstances are children under 12 years of age allowed in the Testing Center or left unattended in the lobby.
• All cell phones and beepers must be turned off upon entering the Testing Center.
• This schedule may change during the break and between semesters. Please call during these times before coming to test.
• Free Parking is available in the Tivoli Lot on Auraria Parkway & 9th street (across from Pepsi Center) for new students taking BSAT. Bring your ticket with you to be validated.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT TESTS (BSAT) FOR COLLEGE ENTRY LEVEL STUDENTS

The name of the test you will be taking is the Accuplacer Computer Placement Test. You can expect to take about 2 hours to complete all the tests. KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS IS NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE THIS TEST.

The tests are as follows:

1. The Reading Comprehension Test includes 20 questions which involve identifying the main and secondary ideas in a reading passage, applying the information, and drawing inferences from a passage. A second type of question involves answering questions about the relationship between two sentences. Categories covered include social sciences, natural and physical sciences, human relations and practical affairs, and the arts.

2. The Sentence Skills Test includes 20 questions of two different types. The first type consists of sentence correction questions in which the student selects an appropriate word or phrase to substitute for an underlined portion of a sentence. The second type, construction shift questions, requires that a sentence be rewritten according to the criteria shown while maintaining essentially the same meaning as the original question.

3. The Arithmetic Test includes 17 questions of three different types. The first involves operations with whole numbers and fractions, the second type involves operations with decimals and percents, and the third type involves applications and problem solving.

4. The Elementary Algebra Test includes a total of 12 questions divided into three types. The first type involves operations with integers and rational numbers, the second type involves operations with algebraic expressions, and the third type involves the solution of equations, inequalities, and word problems.

If you score high on the Elementary Algebra test, you may also take The College-Level Math Test.

5. The College-Level Mathematics Test includes 20 questions representing six general categories. The categories are algebraic operations, the solution of equations and inequalities, coordinate geometry, applications and other algebra topics (complex numbers, series and sequences, determinants, permutations and combinations, factorials, and word problems), functions (polynomial, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic), and trigonometry.

ACT or SAT Scores

To be exempt from taking any of the above tests, your scores on the ACT must be 17 in Reading, 18 in English, and 19 in Math. On the SAT, your scores must be 430 (for Reading) and 440 (for English) in Verbal and 460 in Math. Students with scores below these must take the appropriate section of the Accuplacer Test.

NOTE: If you have a disability, please contact the Center for Persons with Disabilities to arrange for special testing accommodations. They are located in South Classroom Building, Room 124, or call (303) 556-3300.

VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.ccd.edu/main.aspx?CID=111 FOR THE TEST SCHEDULE, STUDY GUIDES, AND OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TESTING CENTER.