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COMPASS® Reading Test

Reading Placement Test

A multiple-choice test that helps you determine if your students have the reading skills they need to succeed in standard entry-level college courses.

Five types of reading comprehension passages are included:

  • Practical Reading
  • Prose Fiction
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
Sample Reading Test Questions (PDF; 11 pages, 612KB)

Reading Diagnostics Tests

Evaluate your students' specific skills in the areas of

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Reader Profile