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Testing Center

Main Building--Room 600

ABOUT OUR TESTING SERVICES

Dear Applicant,

Welcome to our College and our admissions process.  If you are applying for a program that requires admissions via test scores, we accept the following:  ASSET, COMPASS, ACT, and SAT.  These tests must not be more than five years old, and not designated as institutional only.  If you require special accommodations during testing, you must request those accommodations prior to scheduling a test date.  You must complete a special needs form and provide the appropriate diagnostic documentation.  The evaluation must be completed by licensed personnel and assessed within the last three years of anticipated enrollment date.

The COMPASS is a comprehensive computer–adaptive testing system that helps to place students in appropriate courses and maximizes the information postsecondary school need to ensure student success.  The COMPASS has the reading, writing, and mathematics components.  The mathematics components consist of pre-algebra (numerical), and elementary algebra.  These components are given in a block of lab times.  You can schedule a Compass retest for admissions if your score is within five points of the required program score.  If the scores reflect that you need learning support courses you will be placed in those courses.  If you are in a degree program you must test out of learning support classes. 

Thank you for selecting our college to fulfill your academic goals. You will be scheduled for the COMPASS depending upon test availability, dates and/or preference.   

Please call the admissions office if any further assistance is required at 770-228-7348, and any admissions assistant or secretary will assist you. 

Sincerely,

Lynn Futral
Vice President for Student Affairs

What is the COMPASS? | Career Counseling Services | COMPASS Prep Presentation

Monday   

Sign In 8:45am-9:00am

Test 9:00am-12:00pm

 Sign In 12:450pm-1:00pm

Test 1:00pm-4:00pm

Tuesday
Sign In 8:45am-9:00am
Test 9:00am-12:00pm
Sign In 1:15pm-1:30pm
Test 1:30pm-4:30pm
Sign In 4:45pm-5:00pm

Test 5:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday
Sign In 12:450pm-1:00pm

Test 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sign In 4:45pm-5:00pm
Test 5:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday
Sign In 1:15pm-1:30pm
Test 1:30pm-4:30pm
Sign In 4:45pm-5:00pm
Test 5:00pm-8:00pm
Friday
COMPASS Workshop
Sign in: 8:45am-9:00am
9:00am - 11:00am

 Saturday (Tests will vary according to month—i.e. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month OR 2nd and 4th)

  Sign In 8:30am-9:00am

Test 9:00am-12:00pm

Contact 

 Griffin Technical College Admissions
501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
PH 770-228-7348
 email: admissions@griffintech.edu

  • Students must arrive during the sign-in time.
  • All tests will begin at posted times.  No one will be admitted once the test begins.
  • A picture ID must be presented during the sign-in time, no one will be allowed to test without a picture ID.
  • All test will be scheduled in the admissions office.
  • Test scores are valid for 5 years.
  • Retest guidelines

Retest Guidelines

  • Test scores must be within 5 points of the required program score for the specific content areas.
  • Only one retest is allowed per content area.
  • Applicant must complete developmental courses if the drop/add date has passed.
  • A retest cannot be given within 14 days of the original test date.
  • A charge of $10 is required to retest.

What is the COMPASS?
The COMPASS is a comprehensive computer-adaptive testing system that helps to place students in appropriate courses and maximizes the information postsecondary schools need to ensure student success.  The COMPASS has the reading, writing, and mathematics components.  The mathematics components consist of pre-algebra (numerical), and elementary algebra.  These components are given in a block of lab times.  You can schedule a COMPASS retest for admissions if your score is with in five points of the required programs score.  If the scores reflect that you need learning support courses you will be placed in those courses.  If  you are in a degree program you must rest out of learning support classes.

Here are some practice tests that will give you an idea of what the COMPASS is like:

Career Counseling Services
Griffin Technical College offers career counseling services on an as-needed basis.  For more information contact:

Cherryl Gilbert
501 Varsity Road
Griffin, GA 30223
PH 228-7382
e-mail: cgilbert@griffintech.edu 

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