Testing Center

COMPASS

 COMPASS is a series of untimed computerized placement tests developed by American College Testing (ACT). Students need to take the COMPASS/ASSET test if they plan to take a math or English class, or a class with a reading prerequisite. All students registering for 12 or more credit hours, or students who have accumulated 12 credit hours, must take the assessment test prior to registration. 

 Enroll at RLC       Call to set up your test 618-437-5321 Ext. 1266

 Students are exempt if they scored at least a 20 in English, a 20 in Reading and a 22 in Math on the ACT; or a 490 in English and a 520 in Math on the SAT. COMPASS testing takes place on a daily basis on campus with other testing dates and times scheduled as needed. Test scores are valid for five years. Students are allowed to take the COMPASS/ASSET test a maximum of two times after the beginning of their senior year in high school.

COMPASS is FREE. 

ASSET

ASSET is a testing and advising program developed by American College Testing (ACT) for placing students into postsecondary institutions. Used by nearly 400 community and technical colleges, ASSET provides a convenient paper-and-pencil format with immediate score reports for students. The ASSET placement test is given at in-district high schools and the RLC Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus. Test scores are valid for 5 years.  

ASSET is FREE. Talk to your high school guidance counselor.

Psychological Service Bureau (PSB)
— Medical Assistant, Nursing & Radiology

Psychological Service Bureau Health Careers Aptitude Test

PSB tests are offered once each semester, excluding summer. Testing dates are made available in August and January. Call 618-437-5321 Ext. 1266 for testing dates. PSB tests are required for students attempting entrance into the following programs: Medical Assistant, Nursing & Radiology. 

PSB is $30. Photo ID required. Get dates and schedule by calling 618-437-5321 Ext. 1266

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Academically talented students can demonstrate mastery of certain courses or subject areas and receive college credit. 

RLC awards credit for CLEP scores of 50 or more in these subject areas:

CLEP Test …	Receives credit for RLC course …
Mathematics	MATH 1107
College Algebra	MATH 1108
Trigonometry	MATH 1109
Algebra/Trigonometry	MATH 1110
Calculus	MATH 1121
Macroeconomics	ECON 2101
Microeconomics	ECON 2102
Biology	BIO 1100
Chemistry	CHE 1101
American Government	POLI 2101
American Literature	ENGL 2111 and ENGL 2112
Educational Psychology	PSYC 2103
English Composition (With essay)	ENGL 1101
English Literature	ENGL 2109 and ENGL 2110
French	FREN 1101, FREN 1102, 2101 and 2102
German	GRMN 1101, GRMN 1102, 2101 and 2102
History of the United States I	HIST 2101
History of the United States II	HIST 2102
Human Growth & Development	PSYC 2102
Humanities	HUMT 1105
Psychology	PSYC 2101
Sociology	SOCI 1101
Spanish	SPAN 1101, SPAN 1102, 2101 and 2102
Western Civilization I	HIST 1101
Western Civilization II	HIST 1102
Information Systems & Computer Applications	CSCI 1101

$15 RLC test proctoring fee. $80 CLEP exam fee. See CLEP website for more info http://clep.collegeboard.org

 

Illinois State Police (ISP)

Illinois State Police

 We are a testing site for the Illinois State Police Merit Board, which serves applicants for becoming an Illinois State Trooper.

Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC)

MSSC testing is managed through RLC's Community and Corporate Education division. Interested in taking a certification exam? Contact RLC Community and Corporate Education to set up a time to take the exam in our Testing Center.

MSSC Assessments tested at RLC include Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production, Maintenance Awareness, and Green Production.

 Get prepared for MSSC tests with training through RLC Community and Corporate Education.

 $60 one-time setup fee. $50 per exam. Call Community and Corporate Education 618-437-5321 Ext. 1380.

Certiport Testing

RLC is a Certiport Testing Center where students can test for the Microsoft Professional Certifications in Academic Advisement. This allows students in the Office Systems Technology, IT Systems Assistant, and IT Systems Specialist programs to get their Microsoft certifications. The certifications give students an advantage when an employer is looking to hire someone with Microsoft skills.

General Test Proctoring

Do you need to take a test for a class at another institution? We offer convenient test proctoring with a representative of RLC's Testing Center. There is a $15 fee for each test. Call to schedule. 618-437-5321 Ext. 1268.