English/Reading and Other Course Placement Levels

What is needed to take an English course?

Students must complete one (1) of the following:

• The course prerequisite taken at Madison College or another college with a final grade of "C" or better.

• Appropriate COMPASS e-Write, Writing and Reading scores taken within the last 2 years.

English, Writing & Reading Course Placement (Doc., 143.5KB)

Writing Skills and Grammar Review Resources:

• Sample COMPASS Writing Skills Test Questions - These sample writing questions from the COMPASS English Test that will show you the format and style of the test.
• The Loft's Writing Center Plus Resources - Some excellent resources from North Seattle Community College's Writing Center Plus providing links to numerous resources on the internet.
• Guide to Grammar and Writing - This site features with topic-specific information such as handouts, quizzes, PowerPoints, peripherals, links and other study aids.
• Guide to Grammar and Style - Use the A-Z list to find a specific topic or use the links to find a large number of references.
• Kapi'olani Community College Test Preparation - This site provides an overview of advice on preparing for the COMPASS test.
• Study Guide - Writing, essays, vocabulary and spelling resources and links.

Reading Skills Review Resources:

• Sample COMPASS Reading Test Questions - This site provides sample reading questions from the COMPASS English Test that will show you the format and style of the test.
• Reading Test Screen Shots - This site gives a number of questions and will further familiarize you with the test's layout and content.
• Study Guide - Reading and reasearch information and resources.

If you have additional questions, search our knowledge base of frequently asked Testing and Assessment questions available through Ask MadisonCollege or phone the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210.