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center0PLACEMENT TESTSLoudoun Campus: LR Building, Room 251 (703.450.2508) Walk-in testing. No appointments.Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-9:00pm, Friday - Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm00PLACEMENT TESTSLoudoun Campus: LR Building, Room 251 (703.450.2508) Walk-in testing. No appointments.Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-9:00pm, Friday - Saturday 8:30am-4:30pmRequirements to Test:Submit your application for admission. Apply as a “credit” studentStudent ID number (7digit number also called ( EMPLID)Current Photo ID: Driver’s license, PassportPersonal belongings must be left in your car or left with testing staffCell phones must be turned OFFChildren cannot be left unattended while you test-619125808356VPT MATH PLACEMENT TESTIs an adaptive, computerized, untimed test. You must begin testing no later than 2 hours prior to closing.No Personal Calculators. The test includes a non-graphing calculator for all topics except those on basic skills with whole numbers. Math Retest Policy:One retest is allowed within 12 months of the initial attempt on the Math Virginia Placement Test. Once you enroll in a Math course, you may not retest.Test scores are valid for two years.Note: On parts of the test, when you answer test questions correctly, the questions will continue to get more difficult as you move through the test levels. Incorrect answers will result in less difficult questions. When you can no longer consistently answer the questions correctly, the test will stop and your course placement is determined. This test can have up to 9 diagnostic levels that will appear as separate test sections.00VPT MATH PLACEMENT TESTIs an adaptive, computerized, untimed test. You must begin testing no later than 2 hours prior to closing.No Personal Calculators. The test includes a non-graphing calculator for all topics except those on basic skills with whole numbers. Math Retest Policy:One retest is allowed within 12 months of the initial attempt on the Math Virginia Placement Test. Once you enroll in a Math course, you may not retest.Test scores are valid for two years.Note: On parts of the test, when you answer test questions correctly, the questions will continue to get more difficult as you move through the test levels. Incorrect answers will result in less difficult questions. When you can no longer consistently answer the questions correctly, the test will stop and your course placement is determined. This test can have up to 9 diagnostic levels that will appear as separate test sections.1704975808355VPT ENGLISH PLACEMENT TESTIs an adaptive, computerized and untimed test. You must begin testing no later than 2 hours prior to closing. Two Part Test: Part I: Provide a typed essay. You will be given a choice between two essay topics.Part II: 40 multiple choice questions.English Retest Policy:One retest is allowed within 12 months of the initial attempt on the English Virginia Placement Test. Once you enroll in an English course, you may not retest.Test scores are valid for two years.Note: You may not leave or take a break during the essay portion of the test. The essay is a strong indicator of success on this test, so take your time in completing the writing prompt.00VPT ENGLISH PLACEMENT TESTIs an adaptive, computerized and untimed test. You must begin testing no later than 2 hours prior to closing. Two Part Test: Part I: Provide a typed essay. You will be given a choice between two essay topics.Part II: 40 multiple choice questions.English Retest Policy:One retest is allowed within 12 months of the initial attempt on the English Virginia Placement Test. Once you enroll in an English course, you may not retest.Test scores are valid for two years.Note: You may not leave or take a break during the essay portion of the test. The essay is a strong indicator of success on this test, so take your time in completing the writing prompt.4019550808355ESL PLACEMENT TESTIs a computerized and untimed test. You must begin testing no later than 3 hours prior to closing.Part I: 60 multiple choice questions (Reading Skills, Sentence Meaning, and Language Usage). If you score below 300, you will receive your test results immediately. If you score 300 or higher you will take Part II of the test.Part II: Hand-written essay. You will be given a choice of two essay topics and one hour to complete the essay. The essay will be evaluated by ESL faculty and they will determine placement into ESL or college-level classes. Your writing skills determine your course placement (not your computer test score).You may take the Math Placement Test if you score into Level 3 or higher.ESL Retest Policy:1. If you place into Level 1, you may retest in six months. 2. If you score into Level 2 or higher but choose not to enroll in the recommended classes, you may retest in one year from your last test date.3. Once you enroll in ESL classes, you cannot retest unless it has been one year from the last day of the semester in which you enrolled. Test scores are valid for one year.00ESL PLACEMENT TESTIs a computerized and untimed test. You must begin testing no later than 3 hours prior to closing.Part I: 60 multiple choice questions (Reading Skills, Sentence Meaning, and Language Usage). If you score below 300, you will receive your test results immediately. If you score 300 or higher you will take Part II of the test.Part II: Hand-written essay. You will be given a choice of two essay topics and one hour to complete the essay. The essay will be evaluated by ESL faculty and they will determine placement into ESL or college-level classes. Your writing skills determine your course placement (not your computer test score).You may take the Math Placement Test if you score into Level 3 or higher.ESL Retest Policy:1. If you place into Level 1, you may retest in six months. 2. If you score into Level 2 or higher but choose not to enroll in the recommended classes, you may retest in one year from your last test date.3. Once you enroll in ESL classes, you cannot retest unless it has been one year from the last day of the semester in which you enrolled. Test scores are valid for one year.Save Time and Money: The importance of reviewing material that you have previously studied cannot be over emphasized. These tests?measure how well you demonstrate your English and Math skills and your score indicates the courses you are prepared to take. Not reviewing before taking the placement test could possibly place you in a course that is lower than your actual skill level, delaying your educational goals by one or more semesters. Starting your review process early will give you enough time to practice so that you can feel confident of doing your best on the placement test.-6191251604010FOR REVIEW MATERIALS: Go to nvcc.edu, enter “testing” in the search bar, click Placement Tests :: Northern Virginia Community College. Look for the title “Reviewing for Placement Test” and click on which placement test you want to review.00FOR REVIEW MATERIALS: Go to nvcc.edu, enter “testing” in the search bar, click Placement Tests :: Northern Virginia Community College. Look for the title “Reviewing for Placement Test” and click on which placement test you want to review. ................
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