Everett Community College

Welcome to the Testing Center

Plan ahead: GED testing will be given by appointment only

To schedule an appointment for GED testing, go to the online test appointment RSVP, come in person to the Testing Center in Glacier Hall, or call 425-388-9288.  Compass placement testing will still be administered on a drop-in basis, No appointments will be needed for COMPASS placement testing. See our new COMPASS testing schedule below.

Placement Test/Skills Assessment

Our Placement Test is required for students new to Everett Community College who are taking more than 7 credits, or taking classes that have an English, Math, or Reading level prerequisite. The Reading, Writing and Math scores are also used for advising purposes.

If you are a returning EvCC student, have completed the placement testing within the past 2 years, taken classes here at EvCC and are returning after an absence of 3 or more quarters, you may not need to test. We would recommend that you speak with an Advisor prior to registering for classes. The Educational Planning Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Parks Student Union or you may contact them at 425-388-9339. New students, welcome to EvCC, returning students, welcome back!

Do I have to test? If you have attended another institution and earned 45 college level classes, completed college level English Composition and Intermediate Alegbra or completed placement testing at another institution within the past 3 years please read the information about alternatives, preparation, and sample questions.

New students should also complete orientation.

EvCC's Testing Center offers a variety of testing services. Students who need accommodation due to a disability must make special arrangements well in advance of testing. For information and assistance call 425-388-9288.

• Placement Testing Schedule (ASSET and COMPASS)
• GED Testing Schedule 
• Other tests

Testing Center Fees

• ASSET and COMPASS: $30.00
• ASSET and COMPASS Re-Take: $10.00
• First time Nursing Arithmetic or Algebra Competency: free
• Nursing Arithmetic or Algebra Re-Take: $10
• First time registration for GED test: $150.00
• GED Test Re-Take: $30.00
• GED Test when registered at another test center: $30.00
• Proctored Test for non-EvCC courses: $15.00

Testing Tips

• Get a good night's rest.
• For placement testing, remember that it's not pass-fail, but it's important that you place into the right class. Don't panic, but do take the test seriously - you're allowed a limited number of re-takes.
• For GED testing, please make sure you arrive in plenty of time to check in and be seated before the end of the check-in time. Bring your photo ID each time you test.
• For Compass placement testing, although the test is not timed, plan on an average of about 1½ - 2 hrs. If you choose Asset, it is made up of three sections, 25 min. per section. Each GED subject test has its own time limit, listed on the GED schedule.
• Have your Student ID Number or Social Security Number with you when you go to test.
• Pay in Parks Student Union, Room 201, prior to testing.
  • Your receipt is required to enter the test room
  • Receipts are not replaced if lost
  • The fee is non-refundable

Students enrolling in eLearning classes who do not live in the vicinity may call the Testing Center Program Manager, 425-388-9288, to discuss other options for completing a basic skills assessment.

Other Tests

Chemistry, world language tests, and proctored testing for distance classes are available during the same times as the COMPASS test. For specific information on other testing services, contact the Testing Center at 425-388-9288.