English Assessment

Placement in English can be determined through an online assessment called College Success.

Assessment Details

  • Photo ID required
  • Test Fee:
    • No fee for Green River students (must have student ctcLink ID number)
    • $10 per test for non-students
  • Time: Untimed (plan to allow 1 to 1.5 hours to complete)
  • Mode: Computer-based
  • Process: Come to the Placement & Testing Center during our open hours or go to greenriver.edu/request to request testing from home (limited eligibility).

Retake Rules

  • Waiting Periods:
    • 1 day between the initial test and the 1st retake
    • 7 days between retake 1 and retake 2
    • 30 days between retake 2 and retake 3, and any additional retakes

Preparation

  • To prepare for the College Success assessment, students may access the College Success practice assessment.

Placement Levels

Placement is available in the following courses with the appropriate minimum score

Score Placement
50-71 Must take CASAS
72-90  ENGL 097 
82-90 ENGL 097; TS/TS-OD 65/75/85
91-94  READ 104/ENGL 099 
91-100 TS/SD-OD 66/76/86
95-100  READ 104/ENGL 099 or ENGL& 101/ENGL 117 
101-150  ENGL& 101 

^ A score of 72 or higher makes students eligible for the Directed Self Placement assessment for the next higher level course
*International students only: a score of 50-71 places you into IP 098, contact your advisor for registration questions.
** International students only: a score of 72-81 gives you a choice between ENGL 097 or IP 098, contact your advisor to discuss your options.

IEP Bridge students must receive  approval from advisor before taking College Success Reading Assessment.

Directed Self Placement

Students scoring 72 or higher on the College Success Reading Assessment are eligible to take a Directed Self-Placement (DSP) survey for higher-level reading or English placement. Eligible students will receive an email with instructions.

The DSP has two sections, 22 questions total, make sure you complete them all prior to submitting!

  • 17 questions about past experiences with similar tasks, study habits
  • 5 questions about your experience taking the DSP. 

Answer honestly. 

After completing the DSP, you'll receive a course recommendation and other options. You can discuss these with an advisor during orientation to make your final decision.