Assessment

Located in B-304 - Phone (858) 536-7379
Hours based on assessment schedule

Assessment testing is used by the College to place students in classes in which they are most likely to succeed. Students planning to enroll in English and math classes should take the appropriate assessment exam.

Appointments are available in the Admissions Office on a first-come first-served basis.

Call 536-7379 to reschedule an appointment.

 

Recommended English Classes

Before enrolling in classes at Miramar College, you should take an English placement test because your skills in reading and writing affect how you do in ALL your classes.

The tests are given by the Assessment Office. There are two tests: an ESL test (for students learning English as a second language) and an English test (for native speak-ers of English and those who have completed Advanced ESL or the equivalent).

Your test result card will show your reading level (R followed by a number), your writing level
(W followed by a number) or your ESL level (a number from 6 to 10). It will also indicate what course(s) you should take first.

The following chart shows the sequence of English courses

Placement Test	Level	Recommended Courses
ESL		English 6
ESL		English 7
ESL		English 8
ESL		English 9
ESL		English 10
EPT	W3, R3	English 50, Writing	English 55, Reading
EPT	W3, R3	English 51, Writing	English 56, Reading
EPT	W3, R3	English 101**, Writing	English 105**, Reading
		English 205

**SDSU accepts either 101 or 105; most UCSD colleges accept 101 and either 105 or 205; USD requires 105.
English 51 and 56 may be taken at the same time.
If you do not take them at the same time, the English Department recommends taking English 56 first.

Check out The PLACe, Personal Learning Assistance Center.

Check out The PLACe, Personal Learning Assistance Center, where you'll get personal assistance with writing assignments, reading assignments and study strategies. Plus, tutoring in all your subjects, like math, science and history. Drop in any time or attend regularly for skill development work or course-related assistance. Work in small groups or study independently. It's up to you. For information or appointments, call or stop by (858) 536-7852, Room D-l06