It is the second most common question I get here in Admissions and at Central the next step is almost always placement testing. But have no fear, there is no failing this test, it is simply used to help determine the best level of classes for you to begin with. Because we are an open enrollment college we do not require incoming students take college board exams such as the ACT or SAT. We do however require new students take the COMPASS placement exam to help determine the best level of classes for their first semester. There are exceptions to this, for example: if you have attended a college or university in the recent past and are transfering credits to Central, you may not have to take a placement test.
After placement testing, Advising is the next step in the enrollment process. It is an Advisor who will help you make sense of your COMPASS scores and how to reach you educational goals. Advisors can also help with the ins and outs of choosing a program and they have ways of helping you solve the question: what you want to be? Once you have chosen a program Advisors will also help you choose classes the fit your program and your life.
To schedule an appointment for placement testing or to see an Advisor please contact an Central Arizona College Advising center:
Aravaipa 520-357-2808
Florence Center 520-494-6801
Maricopa Center 520-494-6400
Signal Peak 520-494-5410
Superstition Mountain 480-677-7740
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