English and Reading Assessment
Placement in English and reading can be determined through an online assessment called College Success.
Assessment Details
- Photo ID required
- Test Fee:
- No fee for Green River students (must have student ctcLink ID number)
- $10 per test for non-students
- Time: Untimed (plan to allow 1 to 1.5 hours to complete)
- Mode: Computer-based
- Process: Go to greenriver.edu/request to request testing from home, or come to the Placement & Testing Center during our open hours
Retake Rules
- Waiting Periods:
- 1 day between the initial test and the 1st retake
- 7 days between retake 1 and retake 2
- 30 days between retake 2 and retake 3, and any additional retakes
Preparation
- To prepare for the College Success assessment, students may access the College Success practice assessment.
- Click here to access the .
Placement Levels
Placement is available in the following courses with the appropriate minimum score
| Score | Placement |
|---|---|
| 50-71 | Must take CASAS |
| 72-90 | ENGL 097 |
| 82-90 | ENGL 097; TS/TS-OD 65/75/85 |
| 91-94 | READ 104/ENGL 099 |
| 91-100 | TS/SD-OD 66/76/86 |
| 95-100 | READ 104/ENGL 099 or ENGL& 101/ENGL 117 |
| 101-150 | ENGL& 101 |
^ A score of 72 or higher makes students eligible for the Directed Self Placement assessment for the next higher level course
*麻豆村 students only: a score of 50-71 places you into IP 098, contact your
advisor for registration questions.
** 麻豆村 students only: a score of 72-81 gives you a choice between ENGL 097
or IP 098, contact your advisor to discuss your options.
IEP Bridge students must receive approval from advisor before taking College Success Reading Assessment.
Directed Self Placement
Students scoring 72 or higher on the College Success Reading Assessment are eligible to take a Directed Self-Placement (DSP) survey for higher-level reading or English placement. Eligible students will receive an email with instructions.
The DSP has two sections, 22 questions total, make sure you complete them all prior to submitting!
- 17 questions about past experiences with similar tasks, study habits
- 5 questions about your experience taking the DSP.
Answer honestly.
After completing the DSP, you'll receive a course recommendation and other options. You can discuss these with an advisor during orientation to make your final decision.