Assessment/Placement Testing Information
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Accuplacer Placement Testing
Appointments (360) 752-8345
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Beginning September 1, 2011 there will be a $20.00 fee for Accuplacer testing which includes one retest in each subject area. This fee is to be paid prior to testing and students need to bring a receipt to their scheduled test time.
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Bellingham Technical College is committed to the success of each student seeking enrollment.
We know that student success here and in later employment is closely related to reading and math abilities. For this reason, acceptance into specific degree/certificate programs is determined in part by
students demonstrating that their reading and mathematics skills are at the level identified for program success
All students seeking enrollment in specific programs must achieve required scores in reading, sentence skills and mathematics on the Accuplacer test. Click here for information on Accuplacer. This requirement may be waived
upon evaluation of official transcripts from an accredited college or university.
To request an evaluation for Accuplacer waiver, contact the Admissions Office at (360) 752-8345 or email
admissions@btc.ctc.edu. Placement testing is held at scheduled
times in the Assessment Center.
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9:00 a.m. except the second Tuesday of each month
1:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m.
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Students must present picture identification for testing. Appointments are required and can be made through the Admissions Office in the College Services Building, (360) 752-8345, email: admissions@btc.ctc.edu.
For more information on the assessment tests, read our list of Accuplacer Frequently Asked Questions.
The Complete Score Interpretation Packet  will help you interprete your Accuplacer scores.
GED Testing (back to top)
Appointments (360) 752-8345
GED testing is held in the Assessment Center, College Services Building, Room 105 at scheduled
times.
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GED
1:00 p.m.
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GED
5:30 p.m.
Every second Tuesday of each month only
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GED
1:00 p.m.
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GED
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
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Reading and Social Studies may be taken during the same testing session - all other tests require separate testing appointments. Arrive 30 minutes early for your first test to complete the GED registration paperwork. Arrive 30 minutes early on the day you take the Math test to view a mandatory orientation video. Students may not take the Math test as their first exam.
Students must present state federal or tribal issued picture identification for testing. Appointments are required and can be made through the Admissions Office, College Services Building, (360) 752-8345, email: admissions@btc.ctc.edu. To request information on registering for the GED, contact the Admissions Office as well.
The cost to take the entire battery of 5 tests is $75.00 and must be paid before you begin testing. This one-time fee may be fully refunded prior to taking any tests. No refunds are offered once testing has begun. Individual retests, if necessary, cost $10.00. Single test sessions cost $15.00.
For more information about the GED, visit the American Council on Education's website  . See what to expect, how to prepare, sample test questions, FAQs, and resources.
Additional copies of your GED transcript are $5.00 and can only be requested in person or in writing. GED transcripts cannot be requested over the phone as they are federal educational records. Please complete the GED Transcript Request and fax your request to (360) 752-7135 or mail, ATTN: Assessment Center, to 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Your request can also be submitted in person to the Counseling & Career Center in the College Services Building. Please note the there is a $5.00 charge per transcript requested and this fee must be paid to the BTC cashier prior to your request being fulfilled. Please call the Assessment Center at (360) 752-8335 if you have any other questions.
Vocational Testing (back to top)
Appointments (360) 752-8450
Interest, aptitude, and other similar tests are administered by the counseling staff in the Counseling & Career Center. Students should make an appointment with a counselor to arrange testing at (360) 752-8450.
Online career exploration resources are available on the Career Services web pages.
Computer Competency/Computer Challenge Testing (back to top)
BTC offers a computers course challenge test and a number of computer certification exams for students interesting in demonstrating computer competency around Microsoft Office software and functions. The following 2 exam series are available through the BTC Assessment Center:
- Internet and Computer Core Certification (IC3)
- Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 Exam (MOS)
The IC3 may be taken to waive the CAP 101 Computer Fundamentals prerequisite course or general education course requirement for certain BTC programs. Further information on the Computer challenge procedure . The MOS Certification demonstrates proficiency in the newest standard of Microsoft desktop computing applications.
Classes and credits not eligible as Running Start Credits must be paid in full.
These include:
- Classes challenged (i.e. challenge test is not allowed by Running Start)
- Classes not approved by the high school on the Running Start Enrollment Verification form
- Credits in excess of credits approved as tuition free Running Start credits
- Classes not approved as part of the BTC program the student is admitted into
- Non college level classes (under 100 level, ie. MATH 099)
- Self-support classes
- Summer classes
Email is the preferred method of scheduling an IC3 or MOS test session. Email assessment@btc.ctc.edu. Appointments can also be made by phone at 360-752-8335. Testing is typically conducted on Fridays by appointment only.
Contact at BTC
Contact Admissions for further information on computer prerequisite requirements for programs at 752-8345.
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