TAFT COLLEGE STUDENT PLACEMENT INVENTORY
Multiple Measures Assessment
Assessment helps you choose classes in which you are most likely to succeed. There is no placement test
available online. If you are able to come to Taft College, we highly recommend that you take the College
Board placement test. Call (661) 763-7812 or toll free (866) 464-9229 for test dates and times. The College
Board placement test, however, is just one factor in determining the best class for you. Please take a moment to
answer the following questions, as appropriate, to help determine the best class placement.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name
Soc Sec #
Address
Email
City
State
Zip
Phone
Work Facility
Work #
Attended an orientation session? Yes
No
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Check or answer all that apply.
Reason for selecting TC:
Cost
Reputation
Career Training
Course Offerings
Close to home
Distance Learning
Attendance Plan
Full-time
Part-time
One year
Two years
Other _______
Student Profile
Years out of school
Highest English class completed
Grade in last English class
Highest Math completed
Grade in last math class
Time since last math class
High School G.P.A.
Educational Background
High School Graduate
GED/CA Prof. Exam
Vocational Certificate
Foreign HS Diploma
College Degree
Educational Goal
AA/AS Degree without transfer
AA/AS Degree with transfer
Job skills
Personal Enrichment
Other
MAJOR/CAREER GOAL:
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COLLEGE BOARD SCORES
If you have already taken the College Board Placement test, please provide us with a copy of
the scores.
Writing
Reading
Mathematics
(Please specify basic skills or algebra)
Date taken
Placement test from another college (please provide a copy of the test scores or class placement
based on those scores)
Type of test taken
Where test was taken
Scores/class placement determined by previous counselor (if available)
Advanced or AP high school classes (If AP, give exam name and score. An official score report
will be required to grant credit for AP exams.)
Advanced High School classes taken:
AP Exam Name:
Score:
AP Exam Name:
Score:
Were you eligible to attend a four-year college upon graduation from high school? Yes
Have you attended any other colleges? Yes
No
No
If yes, please list all college previously attended:
Have you had official transcripts sent to Taft College? Yes
No
♦An unofficial copy of your transcript may be faxed for counseling purposes to (661) 763-7816 or
an official copy can be sent directly to the following address:
Taft College
Distance Learning/Online Counselor
29 Emmons Park Drive
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Taft, CA 93268
WORK EXPERIENCE
Some people use reading, writing, and math skills on their daily jobs. Please list any experience
you may have in the following categories:
Reading: Nature of reading in daily work:
Writing: Nature of writing in daily work: (i.e. grant/technical writing, business
correspondence, etc.)
Math: Type of math regularly used in the workplace: (i.e. algebra, business math, calculus,
trigonometry)
HIGH INTEREST MOTIVATION
Please explain any significant interest in the following areas:
Reading:
Writing:
Math:
Other: Please provide any additional comments that may be useful when considering
placement in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
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Student Signature
TO BE COMPLETED BY COUNSELOR
Date
Multiple Measures Used:
Assessment scores
High school coursework and grades
College courses completed
Student motivation and input
Recency of previous related coursework
Work Experience
Professional judgment
High School Diploma, College Degrees held, Certifications completed
Number of hours worked per week
AP classes/credit
Self-assessment
ACT/SAT
COMMENTS
Counselor Signature
Revised 10/4/01
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Date