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The primary objective of the Comprehensive Assessment Program is to ensure that all entering
students have the skills and knowledge required for success in college-level transfer and occupational
courses. The key to accomplishing this goal is implementation of an assessment structure that
accurately places students in courses that are appropriate to their skills and knowledge.


Students should be placed at a level which will challenge them but which is not beyond their reach.
Students whose assessment results indicate that they need skills assistance will receive instruction to
address these areas. Individuals who are not ready to complete Parkland's preparatory coursework
will be referred to programs equipped to meet their needs. Accurate and proper placement is the goal
of the Comprehensive Assessment Program. Consequently, placements made through assessment
procedures are mandatory.

 

Reading

Evidence of college-level reading skills based on credits earned Evidence of college-level reading skills based on standardized test scores Evidence of college-level reading skills based on assessment testing Retest procedures

Bachelors degree or higher from a college or university where English is the language of instruction 

Transferable college-level course work in at least two reading-intensive courses that earned a C grade or higher (completed within 5 years before enrollment at Parkland) 

Completed CCS 099 within the last five years with a C or higher

ACT
• 24 RDG
• 20-23 RDG and 23 COMP 

SAT
• 570 Verbal 

AP
4 or 5 on Language and Composition or Literature and Composition 

CLEP
Students who earn ENG 101 proficiency credit through Parkland

See Reading Test Interpretation Guide

Retests may be taken 48 hours after the initial test. 

The Director of Reading must give permission for a second retest. 

Only the Director of Reading or the English and Critical Studies Chair can make exceptions to retest procedures.

 

Additional assessment information available at Parkland's Assessment Center.

 

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