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Questions & Answers
Answers to commonly asked questions.
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* Do I need to take the assessment test?
* How many times and how frequently can I
take a test?
* Can I take a challenge test if I am not
satisfied with my test results?
* How long does it take to get the test
results?
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How do I obtain my test results?
* Does it cost anything to take the
assessment test?
* Can I use my test results from
another college?
* Can I take my test results to
another community college?
* Can I be waived from needing to take the
assessment test?
* How
long is each test?
* What happens if I don't pass the test?
* How do I make an assessment test
appointment?
* What should I bring to the test?
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What kind of
picture I.D. is acceptable?
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What is the difference between the English
& ESL Placement Test?
* Can I receive free tutoring before I
take a math test?
* What if I have a disability and need
special accommodations for the test?
How many times and how frequently can I
take a test?
Answer:
> English test can be taken one time while attending
Rio Hondo College.
> Reading test can be taken one time while attending
Rio Hondo College.
> Math tests can be taken one time every 12 months
from the date of the original test.
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Can I take a challenge test if I am not
satisfied with my test results?
Answer:
> English and Reading Challenges
You may challenge the English test and Reading test one time
(Only if you have never started attending a English or reading
class.) Make sure to ask for a
"challenge test" when making your appointment - the
challenge test is a different test.
> Math Challenge
The only challenge for the Math test is to take one of
the three available math tests that you have not already taken.
Each math test can only be taken once every twelve months.
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How long does it take to get the test
results?
Answer:
> English Results
English results will generally be available one week after
taking the English Test. It takes this long because
each English test is hand read and scored by two different
English professors.
> Reading Results
Reading test results are generally available within two
office work days from the date you take the test.
> Math Results
Math test results are generally available within two
office work days from the date you take the test.
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How do I obtain my test results?
Answer:
Your tests results are only available by picking them up in
the Assessment Office on or after the date and time your testing
technician indicates during the test. Due to
department policies we are unable to give you the results over
the phone, fax, mail, online, e-mail or any other manner.
Test results need to be picked up in the Assessment Office in
room A117 located directly across the hall from the Admissions
and Counseling offices.
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Does it cost anything to take the
assessment test?
Answer:
The Assessment test is free for students currently attending
Rio Hondo College.
> Non Rio Hondo Students
Students attending a college other than Rio Hondo
College are charged a proctoring and processing fee of $20.00
per test section. The cost for all three tests is $60.00.
This fee must be paid at least a half hour earlier than the
actual test begin time to the Assessment office in A117 - Monday
thru Friday. Fee must be paid in CASH only.
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Can I
use my test results from another college?
Answer:
> Community College
Rio Hondo College does not accept test results from other
community colleges.
> Four Year University
Rio Hondo College only accepts test results from some of
the California State Universities using the EPT and ELM scores.
If you have previously taken a placement test at a CSU campus,
you may bring your test results to the Rio Hondo College
Counseling office to be evaluated for possible clearance.
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Can I take my test results to
another community college?
Answer:
If you will be transferring to another community college
after completing a class or classes at Rio Hondo College, you
may request a copy of your scores with an accompanying letter to
take with you to the other college. Each college has its
own policies regarding the acceptance of scores from another
college so you should check with that school in advance.
We do not mail, fax, e-mail or give test results to another
college for you, you will need to hand deliver or mail the
results yourself. It is generally advisable that you take
an assessment test at each college you attend rather than
transferring your scores. (Note: Students who we are
unable to verify as having completed a class at Rio Hondo
College will be charged a $20.00 proctoring fee per test
section.)
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Can I
be waived from needing to take an assessment test.?
Answer:
If you have completed a English, math or reading course at
another college, you may bring an official or unofficial copy of
your college transcripts to the Rio Hondo College Counseling
office to be evaluated for possible clearance.
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How long is each test?
Answer:
Each section of the assessment test will take
approximately one hour. This includes the time to receive
instructions and to take the actual test. If you are
taking all three tests you should plan on being at the test for
approximately three hours and fifteen minutes.
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What happens if I don't pass the test?
Answer:
The assessment test is not a pass or fail test, instead
the test is designed to determine what level of English, math
and reading tests you are eligible to begin with at Rio Hondo
College.
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How do I make an appointment for the
assessment test?
Answer:
To make an appointment you can call our office at (562) 692-0921
x 3006 and x 3247 or visit our office on campus in room A
117 which is located directly across from the Admissions Office.
Office
hours are
8:00 A.M. to
7:45 P.M., Monday - Thursday; and 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.,
Friday.
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What should I
bring to the test?
Answer:
You should bring a pen and
pencil,
photo identification, know
your Rio Hondo College Student Identification number and optionally
you can bring a paper or electronic
dictionary or thesaurus to use during the English/ESL
portion of the test.
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What kind of
picture I.D. is acceptable?
Answer:
You may bring one of the following:
California Identification Card /
California Drivers License / A Passport from any county.
/ A College Student Identification Card
/ A High School Identification Card.
* If you do not have one of the
forms of identification as listed above, please contact
our office and ask for alternative forms of
identification.
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Do I need to take the assessment test?
Answer:
The majority of
students entering Rio Hondo College for the first time will need
to take the assessment tests in English, math and reading before
being able to meet with a counselor and/or to meet graduation
requirements with the following exceptions:
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Students who
have already completed an English, math or reading
course at
another college may take a copy of their transcripts to the
Counseling Office to determine if you have cleared the
assessment test requirements.
> Students who
are taking classes which
have a "prerequisite" of English, math or reading must
either take the assessment test or have met the required level
of study at another college in order to be able to register for
a particular class.
(NOTE: An "advisory" of English, math or
reading is the recommended level of comprehension that is
needed for success in a particular class but does not prevent
you from registering for the class.)
> Students with
a degree from a state accredited college are not required to
take the assessment test unless it is needed to meet
a particular class perquisite
requirement. Please consult with
the Counseling office if this applies to you.
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What is the difference between the English
& ESL Placement Test?
Answer:
The English and ESL tests
are the same test
and are given at the same time. ESL students (English is their
Second Language) should check the box on the
test to have their tests scored
and graded by an ESL professor.
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Can I receive free math tutoring before I
take the test?
Answer:
Free math tutoring is available through the Mathematics and
Science Center after you submitted your admissions application
and received your student ID. number with the Admissions office.
For more information please contact the Mathematics & Science Center
at
(562) 692-0921 ext. 3680.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm; Friday 9am - 1pm; Saturday 9am -
4pm
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What if I have
a disability and need special accommodations for the test?
Answer:
Students with a physical or learning
disability
should contact the Disabled Students
Program Services (DSP&S) office for diagnostic testing to
arrange an appointment for
an assessment test based upon your particular needs.
Please contact the (DSP&S) Disabled
Students Program Services Office for information at (562) 692-0921 extension 3420, or
visit their office in the Science Building (Second floor) in Room
S205. Disabled Students Program Services website link
www.riohondo.edu/dsps/index.htm
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