You must take a math placement test before enrolling in any math courses. You must submit your application for admission before taking the placement test.

The computerized placement test, called COMPASS, is divided into five levels of material:   Prealgebra, Algebra, College Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Your answer in any particular section of the test will determine how many problems and which sections of the test you will see. As long as your answers are correct, the computer will continue to give you harder questions.  Your answers will determine how many questions you will receive and the areas in which you will be tested. 
 

The test is untimed, but you should allow at least 2 hours to complete the test. The computer decides when you are finished. You must complete the test to receive a score.

The placement test may be taken at most once per semester and at most three times per year. Hand-held calculators are not allowed. There is an online calculator for use during the test.

Reviewing material that you have previously studied is recommended before you take the placement test. Sample questions for each area are available in the Testing Center and in the Counseling Center.

Children are not allowed in the testing center.

To open the placement test review as a Microsoft Word document  Click here:    Math Placement Test

Click here for Math Placement test cutoff scores

Enrolled students may use the resources that are available at the Loudoun Campus to help with review for preparation.  See the math resource page.

The Loudoun Testing Center is located in LR 251 Telephone: 703-450-2508

For hours of operation and more information click here
 

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