Assessment Center
The Assessment Center offers the following services:
English & Mathematics Assessment (Accuplacer)
Accuplacer Online is a computer-adaptive English and Math assessment tool that is approved by the State Chancellor's Office. Students will be doing this assessment on a computer. The test is untimed, however most students will take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete both the English and math portions of the test. Calculators are not needed for the test.
Results from the assessment along with other information provided by the student will be used to determine appropriate English and Math course placement.
English & Math Assessment Schedule
English as a Second Language (CELSA) Assessment
The ESL Assessment is available in place of the English Assessment for students whom English is a second language. Las Positas uses the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA), which is approved by the State Chancellor's Office. The CELSA is a paper and pencil test and is timed.
Results from the assessment along with other information provided by the student will be used to determine appropriate ESL course placement.
Chemistry Diagnostic Test
Students who are interested in taking Chemistry 1A have the option of taking the to fulfill their prerequisite for the class. This is a timed, paper and pencil test. Students that successful complete the Chemistry Diagnostic Test (demonstrated appropriate skill level) will satisfy the required prerequisite and be eligible to enroll in Chemistry 1A. Students not qualifiying for Chemistry 1A based on the chemistry assessment processwill need to complete Math 55 or Math 55Y and Chemistry 31 with a grade of "C" or higher in order to meet the prerequisite.
Ability to Benefit Test
For students who do not have a high school diploma or equivalent and would like to qualify for financial aid, we provide a test to determine if the student meets the criteria to be eligible for aid. Students are usually referred by the Financial Aid Department for this test. This is a pass or fail test and is done by appointment only. Please contact the Assessment Center to make an appointment.
Vocational/Career Testing
The Strong and Myers-Briggs tests are available on a referral basis only. If you are already working with a counselor, you could ask your counselor for a referral. Please contact the Counseling Services to make an appointment with a counselor for career counseling and assessment.