Matriculation: Assessment & Testing
Citlally Santana, Student Services Assistant
ASSESSMENT CENTER
Prior to registration, new matriculating students who have
submitted an application to attend LAHC are required to make an appointment to take the “ACT-COMPASS” assessment test. Any returning or continuing matriculating student who has never taken an assessment test is also required to take one (unless previously waived). Assessment appointments are made at the Appointment center in the front of the "Information Desk" , online or by calling (310) 233-4072 (check monthly calendar). Students who have an Associate Degree or higher may be waived from this requirement by the Admissions and Records Office.
LAHC Assessment Center
Assessment Lab
The following are websites designed for practice; http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html
For ENL click on Writing Skills and Reading
For ESL or ATB-ESL click on Listening, Reading and Grammar/Usage,
For ATB click on Writing Skills, Reading, and Mathematics (Numerical Skills/Pre-Algebra)
For Nursing click on Reading
Students who have been assessed in English and Math at another college, or who have taken English or math coursework at another college may have already met Harbor’s Assessment requirements. These students can bring a copy of their assessment results, transcripts and/or grade reports to a counselor. High school transcripts are not acceptable for Math courses. English as a second language assessment is also available.
If eligible, students may test once per cycle. Their assessment results will be valid for two years from the assessment date. The cycles run from February to September each year. Once a student enrolls in an English and/or Math class and receives a letter grade (or CR/NCR), the student is no longer eligible to re-test in that subject and must then follow the English/Math sequence (see pages 125 & 140 in the LA Harbor College Catalog).
In addition, the Assessment Center provides Math Competency tests (for Nursing students and for graduation) once per semester;Nursing reading, Ability To Benefit (ATB) and ATB-ESL year round. (check monthly calendar) The Assessment Center is located between the Cafeteria and the Physical Education Building.
Only student test takers can be admitted to the Assessment Session. There will be no early dismissal. Students need to bring a valid picture identification and the College Identification Number. Orientation and Registration information will be discussed during the Assessment Session.