ASSET

What is ASSET?

ASSET is a series of tests covering the areas of English, reading and mathematics. It is used to provide a comprehensive assessment program that includes proper course placement and academic advisement. Appropriate placement helps to ensure students' success in reaching their educational goals. If you have taken ASSET at another college, you may be able to have the scores transferred to MCC. Consult with your advisor, the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for clarification of testing section(s) prior to taking ASSET. NOTE: MCC will accept ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, and ACT test scores from other schools taken within a five year period.

Who takes ASSET?

Tests Required:

• All Degree-seeking students: Writing, Reading, Numerical, & Elementary Algebra
• Special Credit students: Dependent upon course selection
• Practical Nursing applicants: Writing, Reading & Numerical Skills
• College Transfer/General Education students: Writing, Reading, Numerical, & Intermediate Algebra
• BLET students: Reading
• Auto Body, Taxidermy students: Reading & Numerical Skills

When Do You Need to Take ASSET?

You must take ASSET before you register for your first semester at MCC. You will not be allowed to register for an English or mathematics class for credit until you have taken ASSET. Students may retest on ASSET based upon recommendation of the testing coordinator. Applicants for Allied Health programs should discuss retesting with the Student Services Counselor. (Allied Health programs include: Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing.)

a. Transfer students who have earned a "C" or better in credit courses from an accredited post-secondary institution for:

• entry level English composition (exempt Writing Skills),
• reading (exempt Reading Skills),
• math (exempt Numerical Skills), or
• college algebra ( exempt Numerical, Elementary & Intermediate Algebra).

b. Students who have taken the SAT will be placed in appropriate college level English and mathematics course if their scores are:

• 490 or above on the verbal portion (exempt Writing and Reading Skills)
• 500 or above on the math portion (exempt Numerical Skills, Elementary & Intermediate Algebra)

c. Emergency Medical Science, Medical Assisting, and Practical Nursing applicants are not exempt from ASSET.

More on ASSET

• Testing accommodations for students with special needs may be available upon request and with appropriate documentation. Please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , located in the Career Center, for further information (910-576-6222 Ext. 210).
• Students who are taking classes via Distance Learning may also receive assessment counseling by contacting the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

ASSET Advising Guide

To ensure your success at MCC, refer to the following ASSET ADVISING GUIDE to make certain that you are placed into the correct courses.

*Students who score below minimum cut-off scores must enroll in transitional study courses in order to ensure academic success once enrolled in the college level English, and mathematics courses.

Minimum ASSET recommended scores for Practical Nursing applicants:
? Writing Skills: 41
? Reading Skills: 41
? Numerical Skills 41

Attention: Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing applicants:
? Must take either COMPASS or ASSET.
? Scores may be transferred from other schools.
? Practical Nursing applicants may test twice each academic year. Deadline for all information to be considered for admission in the PN Program is October 15 of each year.
? Polish your skills in grammar, basic math, pre-algebra, and algebra functions prior to testing or retesting. (Contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss your options.)