Assessment
It is highly recommended that
students planning to take an English class, a math class or a
class that has an English or math prerequisite take an English/math
placement test prior to registration if they have not met the
class prerequisite by other means. This test is administered
through the Counseling Center.
A schedule of testing times
and dates is established at the beginning of each month. Please
contact the Counseling Center's testing information hotline at
442-8282 for dates, times and locations.
Test scores are used for counseling
purposes and to assist with correctly advising student's class
placement. These tests are not entrance examinations, and the
results will not prevent any prospective student from admission
to the college or from enrolling in any course. If possible,
the placement tests should be completed well before registering
for classes so that courses can be approved by a counselor on
the registration form.
After a student takes the placement
test, he/she will discuss the test results and answers to the
assessment survey with a counselor. If the student thinks that
the assessment results do not reflect his/her true ability, he/she
may discuss this with the counselor. A student may decide to
retake the test or make a course selection based on the total
assessment with the counselor.
If a student wishes to take
a class other than the one recommended by the assessment process,
the student may discuss this with the counselor. If he or she
agrees, the counselor will approve the student's entry into that
class. If the counselor does not agree, the student may appeal
the counselor's recommendations to the Associate Dean by completing
the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Petition (available from
the Counseling Center or from a counselor). The student will
have a chance to present his/her case to the Dean at which time
a decision will be made as to whether to enroll in the class.
Students who plan to transfer
to a baccalaureate institution prior to the completion of 56
transferable units at Fresno City College are encouraged to take
the ACT (American College Test) or the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude
Test) of the college board.
Students who are unsure of
their academic or vocational goals are encouraged to:
1. Take the Strong Interest
Inventory (available in the Career Center, second floor, Student
Services Building).
2. Sign up in the Career Center
to use the DISCOVER system. (For example, Module 3 of this system
offers interest, ability, experience and values inventories.)
3. Take the EUREKA "QUEST"
to initiate a career search. This 21-item questionnaire is designed
for users who know themselves and know what characteristics they
are looking for in a career field.
4. See a counselor.
5. Take Guidance Studies 48,
Career Planning.
6. Take the placement test
for Math and English. Contact the Assessment Center at 442-8280
for further information.
Also See:
Admission of Students
Expenses of
Students
Matriculation
and Residence
Registration
Evening
Classes & Summer Semester
Readmission
Student Right-to-Know & Campus Security
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