Running Start COMPASS Exam

Wenatchee Campus Testing

The COMPASS is a placement tool used to assess math, reading and writing skill levels.

When calling for an appointment, PLEASE IDENTIFY THE STUDENT AS TESTING FOR RUNNING START. If you are late for your appointment, you will have to reschedule for another time.

The remaining testing times to meet the deadline for fall 2012 quarter include May 3 and 4 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please call and schedule your test right away if you have already attended an orientation. May 4 is the deadline for fall 2012 entry into Running Start, except in special circumstances.

To sign up for the COMPASS call Wenatchee Valley College TESTING CENTER at 682-6830.  Seating is limited, you must pre-register.

• The fee for COMPASS is $23.30 and must be paid at the Cashier’s Office, Wenatchi Hall (first floor) prior to taking the test.
• Please bring your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER with you. Pencil and calculator will be provided.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, A NUMBER WILL BE ASSIGNED FOR TESTING PURPOSES.
• Arrive 15 minutes early. COMPASS will take approximately two and a half hours.

• Casio: CFX-9970G, CFX-9970GE, Algebra fx 2.0
• Texas Instruments: TI-89, TI-92, TI-92 plus
• Hewlett Packard: HP-40G and HP-49G
• Pocket organizers
• Handheld or laptop computers
• Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices
• Calculators with a typewriter (QWERTY) keypad.
• Calculators built into cellular phones or other wireless communication devices

A student must have a passing score in at least one of the three sections to qualify for the Running Start program. If a student passes one section, he or she may only take one class (plus a physical education class). If a student passes two sections and not the third, he or she will be allowed to take a retest on COMPASS for that particular section after a three-month waiting period. If a student does not pass any of the three areas, he or she may retest in six months.