The North Dakota State College of Science is committed to student success and places significant importance on preparation for college classes. Placement of students into courses that closely match their abilities will result in a greater likelihood that students will be successful in pursuing and completing their educational goals.
The North Dakota University System requires all applicants under age 25 to submit ACT or SAT scores to Enrollment Services. Exemptions from this requirement include students who are:
Students need an ACT score of 18 or higher for English and reading and 20 or higher for Math. If these scores are not met, COMPASS tests are needed.
Students over age 25 who have not had college English or College Algebra and who have no ACT score meeting the above requirements will take a COMPASS placement test for the appropriate course required.
Applicants who are unable to meet the high school graduation or G.E.D. requirements may aply for consideration as special students and may be admitted on a probationary basis if the Admission Committee approves.
The COMPASS test is a computerized test which needs to be taken at an approved COMPASS test site. To obtain information on an approved COMPASS test site in your region, contact Distance Education at 1-800-342-4325, ext 3-2347 or email or ACT at 1-800-645-1992. COMPASS tests results need to be sent to NDSCS Enrollment Services.
Minimum ACT scores are listed below. For a more complete listing, go to the Strategic Effectiveness site and review the placement guidelines document.
Students scoring below the minimum required score will need to take the COMPASS assessment to determine appropriate course placement. Students may need to take developmental/preparatory courses to enhance skills that test below the minimum requirement for entry-level into regular college classes.
| Test Type (ACT or COMPASS) | Minimum Score Required | For NDSCS Class |
|---|---|---|
| ACT English and Reading Exam |
18 | ENGL 110 College Composition I ENGL 105 Techhnical Communications |
| ACT Mathematics Exam |
20 | MATH 103 College Algebra |
| COMPASS Reading and Writing Exam |
80 | ENGL 110 College Composition I ENGL 105 Techhnical Communications |
| COMPASS Mathematics Exam Scores |
||
| Intermediate Math | 47 | MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra |
| Liberal Arts Transfer Math | 46 66 |
MATH 146 Applied Calculus I MATH 103 College Algebra |
| Technical Math | 41 | Technical Mathematics |
| Business Math | 28 | BOTE 108 Business Mathematics |
If students are unable to come to NDSCS for this test, they may contact us or ACT to locate another approved testing facility in their area. Approved COMPASS test sites in the upper Midwest region can be found in the following cities:
North Dakota...
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Montana...
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You can get additional COMPASS test site information by contacting one of the following:
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a COMPASS assessment exam at NDSCS, please contact the Enrollment Services at 1-800-342-4325, ext 3-2202 or email.
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Cindy Barton, Distance Ed Assistant
1-800-342-4325, ext. 3-2347 or email
