NOVA Testing Centers near you…
AL -
Alexandria Campus
3001 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
Located in the Bisdorf Building, room #332
703.845.6035
AN -
Annandale Campus
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003
Located in the Student Services Building
(CA Building) Room CA115
703.323.3833
antesting@nvcc.edu
LO -
Loudon Campus
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Highway
Sterling, VA 20164
Located in the Reynolds Building, room #251
703.450.2508
MA -
Manassas Campus
6901 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20109
Located in Howsmon Hall, room #112
703.257.6645
ME -
Medical Education Campus
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
Located in room #344
703.822.6654
WO -
Woodbridge Campus
15200 Neabsco Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Located in room #436
703.878.5787
For parking information
And hours of operation go to:
www.nvcc.edu
Why am I taking a test?
Accuplacer® ESL English Placement Test
Placement Tests are used to determine if students are
ready for college-level coursework.
What Can I Expect?
What steps do I need to follow?
1. Complete the online application.
2. Write down or print the SIS ID number that is
automatically generated after you complete
your application.
3. Bring your SIS ID number and a photo ID to your
designated testing site.
4. Your results will be given to you when you
complete the exam.
5. Meet with your assigned advisor to determine
which classes you should take.
 Three Sections (Twenty questions each):
Reading Skills, Sentence Meaning, Language Usage
 If students score at least 300 out of 360 possible points,
they will be required to write a one page writing
sample.
 Speak to your advisor or a Testing Center staff
member for the retest policy.
How do I study for this test?
The following resources will help you prepare:
www.studygs.net/index.htm
www.testtakingtips.com
Which Tests Should I Take?
NVCC uses three Placement Tests:
 Compass® Eglish Placement Test
 Accuplacer® ESL English Placement Test
 Virginia Placement Test for Math
Students are required to take either the Compass®
English Placement Test or the Accuplacer® ESL
English Placement Test, and the Virginia Placement
Test for Math.
What if my scores are too low?
If your scores are low enough that you are not
eligible to take college-level classes, NVCC does
offer options that will help you to prepare to take
college-level classes in the future. Please talk with
your advisor.
Compass® English Placement Test
What Can I Expect?
 Reading Section: Students will read between three
and five passages and answer several multiple choice
questions.
 Proof Reading Section: Students proof read between
two and five passages, and correct grammar,
punctuation, word usage, and style errors.
 This test can be taken again after six months.
How do I study for this test?
The following websites will help you prepare for the test.
https://web.gsc.edu/fs/mhorton/LSEnglish/
www.act.org/compass/sample
www.webenglishteacher.com
Virginia Placement Test for Math
What Can I Expect?
 The VPT is an adaptive multiple choice test.
 A calculator is provided in the test itself.
 Students are permitted to retest one time within twelve
months of their first attempt.
 Students who enroll in a math class are not allowed
to retest.
How do I study for this test?
A practice test is available for students by visiting:
 https://college.measuredsuccess.com
 Click ‘Student Registration’ and complete the Student
Registration Form.
 Make Sure You Choose These Options:
o Institution: VCCS Practice Test Institution
o Site: VCCS Practice Test
o Site Password: Virginiapt
 Click ‘Submit’
 An email will be sent to the address you used for the
Student Registration Form with test login information.
The practice test can be taken at home.
Suggestions for the day of the test…
Please make sure that you are rested, dressed
comfortably, are well fed, and have your glasses or
contacts with you. It is your responsibility to make sure
that you are prepared on the day of the test.