THEA Test results are mailed to student in 21 days. THEA QuickTest (QT) results are mailed in 7 days. ACCUPLACER results are available in Testing Center immediately.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) forbids giving scores over the telephone. However, students are welcome to come to the Testing Center to pick up a copy of their scores and course recommendations. This information is also available during the student's Academic Advising session, required of all new students.
Scoring
The assessment test is a series of basic skills assessments completed via paper and pencil or on a computer. The tests are designed to measure current skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. This assessment allows you and your advisor to work together to help you succeed in your courses. Test scores indicate areas where you may need help and which courses might be a starting point for your educational career.
| READING | ||
| THEA Score Range | COMPASS Score Range | Required Developmental Course |
| 0 - 195 | 0 - 60 | Reading 0309 |
| 196 - 229 | 69 - 80 | Reading 0310 |
| 230+ | 81+ | Developmental Not Needed |
| MATHEMATICS | ||
| THEA Score Range | COMPASS Score Range | Required Developmental Course |
| 0 - 209 | 1 - 25 | Math 0309 |
| 210 - 229 | 26 - 38 | Math 0310 |
| 230 - 269* | 39 - 69* | Math 0312 |
| 270+ | 70+ | Math 1314 |
| * Developmental course not required, but Math 0312 to be taken if a math course is selected. | ||
| ENGLISH / WRITING | |||
| THEA Score Range | WRITEPLACERScore Range | Only Apply if Score 5 on Writeplacer | Required Developmental Course |
| 0 - 185 | 0 - 4 | 0 - 45 | English 0309 |
| 186 - 219 | 5* | 46 - 58 | English 0310 |
| 220+ | 6+ | 59+ | English 1301 |
| * Placement with an essay score of 5 is based on the multiple-choice score. | |||
| Note: Essay scores take precedence over all English scores. | |||
A student may retake an assessment at any time, subject to availability, to determine readiness to perform freshman-level academic course work. Students who score below the minimum on the retest will be subject to additional action to assist in reaching the College Readiness standard. Retesting until the test is passed is no longer required.
College Readiness Standard
The state minimum standard to take college-level courses is a score of 230 in reading and in math and a score of 220 in writing. For students who tested before September 1995, the minimum standard is 220 in each skill area (reading, math, and writing).
Developmental Courses
Assessment tests are designed to help students succeed at the level in which they are ready. In some cases, this will mean students need to enroll in developmental level courses to prepare them for college-level courses. Your Academic Advisor will let you know if developmental level courses are required in certain areas. If they are required, you must enroll and attend a developmental course for at least one of the sections until the courses is completed with a grade of "C" or better. Students can be withdrawn from all courses if they choose not to attend the required developmental class.
Contact Information
Testing Center
Building A, Room 138
Phone: 281.756.3526 or 281.756.3531
Fax: 281.756.3843
Email: info@alvincollege.edu
