Assessment/Testing

English Assessment

This Assessment is for students that wish to take an English class at MPC or a class that has English as a prerequisite. Students wishing to take the English only assessment may make an appointment for an English & Math assessment date. The English Placement Assessment (CTEP) is divided into two parts-a reading comprehension Assessment and a written essay.  A topic will be provided for the essay.  Placement in writing classes will be based on the written essay.  The reading proficiency is necessary for entry into transfer English courses and MPC graduation.    Allow 2 hours total for the English Assessment.  Students are required to reserve a seat for the date and time they wish to assess. Please arrive 30 minutes before the Assessment time for check-in. The doors will close 10 minutes prior to the scheduled assessment time. To make an appointment: Please call 831-646-4027 or stop by the Assessment Center HU207 to make an appointment for Assessment. Call the Assessment Center for an appointment 2 hour TIMED English Assessment Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the Assessment. Doors close 10 minutes prior to assessment times indicated No late admittance Children are not allowed in the assessment area and may not be left unattended on campus You must have your Picture Id & MPC Student ID # in order to Assess If you are late or forget to bring your Picture & MPC Student ID, you will be asked to reschedule your   Assessment for another day. If English is not your native language, you are strongly advised to take one of the English As A Second Language (ENSL) assessment.   Late Fall and Early Spring 2009/2010 English ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE Day Date Time Location Wednesday November 18 1:00pm Lecture Forum - Room 101 Saturday November 21 9:00am Lecture Forum - Room 103 Saturday January 9 9:00am Lecture Forum - Room 103 Thursday January 14 6:00pm Lecture Forum - Room 103 Saturday January 23 9:00am Lecture Forum - Room 103 Tuesday January 26 1:00pm Lecture Forum - Room 103 Tuesday February 2 4:00pm Lecture Forum - Room 103               NOTE:  Proper placement in English or English as a Second Language (ENSL) class will help to insure academic success.  If English is your native (first) language, you should take the English Assessment.  If English is NOT your native (first) language, you should take the English as a Second Language Assessment.  Taking the inappropriate assessment may result in improper placement.