Get to know the COMPASS

• Familiarize yourself with the format of the COMPASS assessment by going online and try some sample questions.

• There are also multiple copies of the book “Chart your success on the COMPASS test” available for check out in the Holman Library. The call number is 378.1662 C734c 2006

• If you feel you need some practice before taking the math section of the COMPASS, try our Sample Entrance Exams. Here you will find problems pertinent to each of our math class levels (Math 070, Math 072, Math 097, Math 102, and Math 124).  Please note that each Entrance Exam Sample contains prerequisite material for that course.  For example, the Math 070 Entrance Exam Sample includes topics covered in courses prior to Math 70.

Locations and Hours

You may take COMPASS at any of our 3 campus locations:

Main Campus (on a walk-in basis during the following hours Tuesday through Saturday):

• Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon

Kent Campus:

• Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. For an appointment, call the Kent Campus at (253) 833-9111 extension 5000.

Enumclaw Campus:

• Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, call (253) 833-9111 extension 3400.

GED Testing

The GED test is offered every Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on a walk-in basis.

You may take the GED if you are age 19 or older. However, if you are 16 to 18 years of age, you may take the GED if you bring an original, signed form from the district office in the school district where you live. This form is called “Request for Approval to Test for Certificate of Educational Competence.” You cannot take the GED without this form if you are under age 19.

Exception for home-schooled students: If you are under age 19 and have been home-schooled, you must either obtain the "Request for Approval to Test" mentioned above, or you may choose to have your parent or guardian write a letter stating that you have completed a home-school program, and have this letter notarized. This letter will serve in place of the "Request for Approval to Test" form.

There are Five GED Tests:

You may take as many of these tests as you wish in one day. Some people choose to take one test every Monday until completion; some take all five in one day.

You must arrive at the Testing Center with sufficient time to complete your test of choice before the center closes. We will not let you start a test if there is not the fully allotted amount of time for that test remaining before we close. If you do not pass one of the tests, you may re-take it for a fee of $15.00.

Note: A new test series will start in January 2012. Previous test scores will not carry over so you will want to make sure you have completed your current series of tests before that date.

GED Preparation Classes

GED preparation classes are offered at Green River, for a $25 tuition charge. There are self-paced classes, and also classes devoted to one subject such as math or writing.

To sign up please contact Heather Lambert at (253) 833-9111 ext. 2315

Exams for Green River Classes

Many Green River instructors arrange for students to take their tests in the Assessment & Testing Center rather than in the classroom.

If your instructor plans to use the Testing Center, he or she will let you know which day the testing will take place. You may come any time on the designated day during the following hours:

• Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Some tests require use of a scantron. Check your syllabus to see if your instructor intends to use these for testing. You can buy scantrons at the Paper Tree Bookstore.

For any questions on the Assessment & Testing Center not answered here, please call (253) 833-9111, ext. 2650.