PLACEMENT TEST DATES AND TIMES "Please come 30 minutes early. There will be no late admissions." The FCC placement tests are used to determine your English and Math skills. They are also used to determine which of these courses you should be placed in so that they meet your academic needs. Just as we don’t want you in classes that are too easy for you—that is a waste of your time and money—we do not want you in classes that are too difficult—that leads to serious frustration and course withdrawal or bad grades. For this reason, we strongly recommend all incoming students take the placement test. For more information see: Placement Testing FAQ Both English tests start as listed above, but the ESL test takes longer. Students taking the ESL test will have to plan to take the math test on another day. Please come 30 minutes early to do paperwork. **TESTING WILL START WHEN THE ROOMS ARE FULL OR AT THE POSTED TIME. WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. ** April 2008 Morning 8:00 am English 9:15 am Math Mid Morning 10:45 am English 12:00 pm Math Afternoon 2:00 pm English 3:15 pm Math Evening 5:30 pm English 6:45 pm Math Date Time Thursday 3 Morning and Mid-Morning Schedule Thursday 10 Afternoon and Evening Schedule Thursday 17 Morning and Mid-Morning Schedule Thursday 24 Afternoon and Evening Schedule May 2008 Date Time Thursday 1 Morning and Mid-Morning Schedule Thursday 8 Afternoon and Evening Schedule Thursday 22 Morning and Mid-Morning Schedule   Seating extremely limited. Only 30 admitted per session. No Late Admittance. Placement results available the next day at Counseling Office 2nd floor Student Services.(Due to the high volume of tests given, results are not available by phone). North South Building # 8      Social Science 9      Forum Hall 10    Student Services (Counseling Center, Admissions &         Records, etc.) 11    Library 12    Tutorial Center 13    Learning Resources Center 14    Assessment Center         Assessment Testing in Area 14 on map Assessment Center The FCC Assessment Center is located at the northeast end of the Library Building. Access to the center is through an outside door which faces the large fountain. The Assessment Center administers a variety of tests to students and potential students. Test candidates should report for testing with a photo ID (Driver’s License, school or employee ID, Passport, etc.) #2 pencil have a social security card, or know their social security number. Space is limited, so come early. The center opens 30 minutes prior to the posted start time so you can ensure yourself a seat and have the time to fill in our required paper work. "We do not take any reservations". Please check the following information and schedules to ensure you are taking the right test. Testing Information While both the native speaker and English-as-a-Second- Language tests begin at the listed time, the ESL test takes 2 hours, so many test takers come back for the Math test on another day. All Placement tests are administered on Scantron forms, your Placement results will be available about 15 minutes after the test is completed. Individuals can retest after 3 months if desired. A Sample test is available at placement test sample.doc. English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) Testing Students for whom English is their second language or who have lived in the United States for less than 10 years are advised to take the CELSA test. It is administered at the same time as the native speaker test and takes up to 1hr 45 min. It has 75 English grammar questions and 35 reading questions. (The Math test for ESL students is the same as the native speaker Math test.) Ability To Benefit (ATB) Individuals who have not completed high school, earned their GED, or passed the High School Equivalency and apply for Federal Financial Aid (SEOG, BEOG, Work Study, etc.) must pass the Ability to Benefit (ATB) exam. The test measures an individual’s basic language and math skills. Unlike the placement test, you can fail the ATB test. (No pass = No federal aid.) There are severe restrictions on re-testing so consult with Assessment Center staff if your placement scores are low for guidance before taking the ATB exam. Testing takes two hours. The upcoming ATB schedule is: Date Time March 13 7:30 a.m. March 18 7:30 a.m. April 3 7:30 a.m. April 17 7:30 a.m. Download the ATB Sample Test Computer Familiarity Test Individuals seeking an AA/AS degree must complete a computer class (even if none is required by their major), or successfully pass the Computer Familiarity Test. The CFT has 3 sections: a section of 50 multiple choice questions on general computer knowledge, a Hands-on Word processing exercise, and a Hands-on Spread Sheet exercise. Students must score 75 or better on each section to pass. Cost: $20.00. Results: Available the next day. There is an alternative form available for individuals who need to retest. The Computer Familiarity Test cannot serve as an IS 15 prerequisite, but does however meet the graduation requirement. The Computer Familiarity Test will be administered at any of the English Placement Tests (i.e. 8:00, 10:30, 12:00, 2:00 and 5:30). Please show up early enough as only 30 examinees will be admitted. If you have any questions please call 442-8280. Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) The majority of students being receiving services by the DSPS office need to take the FCC Assessment Test. (This is not the one-on-one diagnostic testing which is conducted by DSPS, but a placement test—how much do you know so you can be placed into the appropriate classes.) Since many DSPS students need special accommodations to ensure their placement results truly reflect their skill level, special test dates and times have been established to ensure DSPS students can receive the accommodations their counselor has recommended. If you are a DSPS student or think you may be eligible for DSPS services, please contact DSPS (2nd floor Student Services Bldg. or at 442-8237/8238) prior to testing. We must know what accommodations you are to be given. Students must have an authorization note from a DSPS Counselor to test on these dates. Date Time March 6 1:00 pm March 17 9:00 a.m. March 27 1:00 p.m. April 10 1:00 p.m. April 24 1:00 pm The rest of April by Appointment Only How Do I Get My Results? All test results (Placement, ATB, DSPS, and Computer Familiarity) will now be available the following day at the Counseling Center. Cost to FCC students: The Placement, Ability to Benefit and DSPS tests are free. Students taking the Computer Familiarity test will need to pay $20.00. Retesting: There is a 3 month wait to retake the Placement test. The English-As-A-Second-Language test is not a duplicate of the Native Speaker test and can be taken immediately if desired. There is a 2 week wait to retake the Ability to Benefit test. There is no wait to retake the Computer Familiarity test. DSPS retesting is determined by the student’s Counselor. Registration To Go / Registration Express Missed your test date? If you missed your placement test when it was administered at your high school, you will need to take the test at Fresno City College. Check the on-campus schedule for dates and times. Will need to test prior to College Relations representatives return for Orientation. Be sure to bring your photo identification, a #2 pencil, and that you know your Social Security number. Test Results for High School Students: Generally a high school student’s results are available two days after on-high-school-campus testing through their Counselor’s office or Career Center office. Students who test at FCC should wait for their results. Results are not mailed. High School Test Schedule: Check with your high school Counselor/Career Center for your school’s test dates. Sample Test Questions Sample Placement Test Sample Test Answers Math Sample Placement Test  English Language Skills Assessment CELSA   Also See: Weekend College Overview Weekend College Courses Placement Testing FAQ Application for Weekend College Computer Lab Tutorial Services Library Student Success Counseling Cohort # 4 Start Date January 2, 2004 Cohort # 5 Start Date January 7, 2005

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