Required Testing
Before registering for classes, all students are required to demonstrate that they are at college level in reading, writing and math. Prospective students can do this by:
- taking a Texas state approved placement test
OR - providing current test scores from a Texas state approved test.
AND/OR - providing transcripts from an accredited college or university showing grades of C or better in college-level English and Math.
NOTE: Certain scores on Accuplacer, SAT, ACT, and TAKS may be used for placement. Bring all test scores and transcripts with you when you come in to talk to Admissions and Counseling.
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| Placement Test Descriptions |
| Test | Description | Cost | Scores |
| COMPASS | Requires approval form available in Counseling Center room A104;
Take test in NHC Assessment Center room A102;
Test on a computer;
Not timed, but allow 4 hours for complete test;Practice test: http://www.act.org/compass , click Sample Questions | $29 | Available at the end of the test |
| THEA | Texas Higher Education Assessment;
Pencil and paper test given 5 times per year;
Register by mail or online at www.thea.nesinc.com;Registration forms available in Counseling Center A-104;5 hours total testing time, but sections are not timed individually;Practice test: www.thea.nesinc.com, click Practice Test | $29 | 14 days |
| QuickTHEA | Same as THEA except: Test dates are scheduled through NHC Counseling Center; Register in person in Counseling Center room A104 or call 281.618.5481 | $29 | 7-10 days |
NHC Assessment Center - Academic Building, Room 102
Phone: 281.618.5744
Assessment Center Home Page | Hours of Operation |
| Monday | 7:00 a.m. - | 9:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - | 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - | 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7:00 a.m. - | 9:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. - | 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed | |
Quick THEA is available throughout the year. Please contact the Counseling Center for test dates and registration information. The Counseling Center is located in the Academic Building, room 104, 281-618-5428.
FEE: $29
QUICK THEA TEST DATES - Spring 2009 |
Register in the Counseling Center
Academic 104 or call 281-618-5481 |
| Day | Date | Room | Time |
| Saturday | November 22 | A126 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday | December 10 | A126 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Thursday | December 18 | A126 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Monday | January 5 | A126 | 7:30 a.m. |
STATE THEA TEST DATES:
Register online at www.thea.nesinc.com
October 18, 2008
February 25, 2009
April 25, 2009
June 27, 2009
July 25, 2009