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Main Campus Office
SRC 108, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7219
Fax: 847-608-5474
testing@elgin.edu
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sa 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fountain Square Campus Office
FSQ 408, Fountain Square Campus
Tel: 847-214-6977
Fax: 847-214-6991
Hours: M, T & Th 3 - 8 p.m.; W & F 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Both locations closed Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June - Aug.
Did You Know?
Many ECC classes now carry minimum competency requirements. Review by program
Testing
Testing results are commonly used by the Testing Center to assess preparedness for college and placement in appropriate course work. Because ECC wants you to succeed, placement testing is essential!
Placement Testing
Students are advised to send their transcripts and ACT scores or complete the ECC placement tests as early as possible to have the best selection of courses and course times.
Who Needs It
- Students who will be completing an ECC degree or certificate program that requires satisfaction of writing, reading and/or math minimum competency requirements. View the policy for more information»
- Students wishing to enroll in courses requiring placement testing prerequisites, if they are unable to meet the prerequisite through ACT scores or prior college coursework.
- Students who received below a 20 on their English ACT sub-score, below an 18 on their reading ACT sub-score or below a 23 on their math sub-score.
Students may not register without either:
- appropriate ACT scores
- appropriate scores on ECC placement tests
- appropriate college transcripts
Note: Students with a SAT math score of 540 or above, or SAT reading score of 450 or above, or a SAT verbal score of 490 or above , do not need to take the math, reading or English essay placement test respectively. ACT and SAT scores are valid for two years from the date the test is taken. All students must meet course prerequisites.
Placement Testing Workshops
Workshops are held each month for students who need to refresh their knowledge of English, math or reading prior to placement testing. More»
How It Works
Most placement tests are not timed.
- A completed ECC application for admission on file prior to testing
- Bring your photo ID, ECC ID #, a pencil and a calculator (for math placement test)
- Allow three hours to take the three tests (reading, essay writing and math). More»
- Students are only allowed to take a placement test twice (once the student starts the math, reading or English class sequence, placement testing is not allowed)
- Placement results will be available as soon as possible.
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