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TESTING CENTER

The COMPASS Placement exam is very important. This exam is taken instead of the SAT and ACT to determine if a student will place into college level courses. The exam consists of reading, writing, and mathematics. All students are required to take the COMPASS Placement exam, there is no time limit, and it is taken on a computer. Examinees are strongly encouraged to take this exam seriously.

This exam is only given to students planning to attend Dalton State College.

The Compass Exam is FREE, but you must submit a DSC application for
enrollment PRIOR to registering for the exam.
You will then receive a Dalton State Student ID number to use for the Compass Exam.
If you do not have or do not know your Dalton State Student ID number click here.

On the day of the exam:
Photo ID, a Dalton State Student ID number, and a copy of your Admission Status page are required for admittance to the test.
Calculators, scratch paper and pencils are provided.

COMPASS Placement Exam Preparation

1) Study "Chart Your Success on the COMPASS," Callahan. This book is on reserve in Roberts Library.

2) Visit the ACT web site for on-line COMPASS sample questions.

3) Visit the Macon State College web site for additional COMPASS sample questions.

For COMPASS testing at our new Gilmer Center in Ellijay, click here.

COMPASS Placement Registration Form
The Testing Center can accommodate up to 21 examinees at one time.
When registration for a session reaches 21 reservations the session will be closed.

*Please note, this registration form is for first time test takers. If you are registering for a retake, please contact the Testing Center at 706-272-2606.

Beginning in September 2009, Dalton State College will begin a no-show policy for the COMPASS Exam. This policy states that if someone registers for the exam and does not attend, there will be a $20.00 charge placed on his or her account in the Business Office, which, in turn, will place a hold on the student’s record keeping him/her from making any changes until paid. If you do not plan to reschedule for a date that is listed on the website, please contact the Testing Center in order to get your name removed from the list.

DALTON CAMPUS SCHEDULE

Dalton State

	Day of the Week	Date	Time	Location
Closed	Thursday	November 19	9:00 am	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
Closed	Monday	November 30	6:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
Closed	Tuesday	December 1	1:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Thursday	December 3	9:00 am	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Thursday	December 3	1:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Tuesday	December 8	6:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Wednesday	December 9	9:00 am	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Wednesday	December 9	1:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Thursday	December 10	1:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Monday	December 14	6:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103
	Tuesday	December 15	1:00 pm	Lorberbaum Liberal Arts (LIA) 103

Name:
Phone:
DSC ID:
Original Apply Date:

You must bring a print out of your Admission Status with you in order to take the COMPASS. Click here to get your Admission Status form for the exam.

If you do not have or do not know your Dalton State Student ID number click here.
Do you have an application on file in the Admissions Office? Yes No
Are you currently attending Dalton State College? Yes No
This is my first time registering. This is a change in my registration.
I have a 504 plan/IEP in High School and need to apply for accommodations/assistance with the COMPASS Exam. I do not need/waive the offer for accommodations/assistance with the COMPASS Exam.

Remember: If you do not keep your scheduled appointment you will be charged a $20.00 no-show fee. If you need to cancel, please contact the Testing Center at 706-272-2606. If you need to reschedule, please choose a day listed above and click, "this is a change in my registration" button.
Disclaimer: The COMPASS Exam can only be taken every 3 years unless it is a retest. If you take the COMPASS Exam 3 times within 3 years, those scores will not be used for placement purposes.

Click here for the COMPASS Retest Policy and dates scheduled for Retesting.

Questions? E-mail Cathy Jackson.