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ASSET PLACEMENT TEST WAIVERS 

 

1) Which Programs Require ASSET Placement Testing?

Most programs require that you take our placement test (called ASSET).  If you want to inquire as to which programs do not require placement testing, please contact Admissions at 828-286-3636 ext. 251.

 

 

2) What Qualifies as a Waiver?

The placement test (or parts of it) may be waived upon evaluation of the following:

A)  Previous ASSET Scores taken at ICC or another college (no more than three (3) years old)

OR 

B)  *ACT Scores (English = 21, Math = 20) (no more than 5 years old)

OR 

C)  *SAT Scores (Critical Reading = 500, Math = 500) (no more than 5 years old)

OR 

D)   Previous English and math college courses (must be evaluated by ICC)

OR 

E)   English or math courses taken at ICC in the past (must be evaluated by ICC)


* SAT and ACT scores that meet the minimum requirements or higher as noted above may waive developmental courses. However, placement testing is required for placement into higher level college classes, eg., Mat 162.

 

3) How Can I Get Evaluated for a Waiver?

If you would like to be evaluated for a waiver from a part or all of the placement tests, please follow the steps below that apply to you:

 

I have ASSET test scores no more than 3 years old from another college.

Please have that college send a sealed copy of those ASSET scores to Isothermal Community College, PO Box 804, Spindale, NC 28160, Attention: Admissions

 

I have high enough SAT or ACT Scores (see above for minimum requirements) to potentially qualify for a waiver.

Please have your high school send a sealed copy of your high school transcripts with your SAT or ACT scores on them sent to Isothermal Community College, PO Box 804, Spindale, NC 28160, Attention: Admissions. You can also request that your SAT or ACT scores be sent directly to Isothermal Community College the day you sit for those exams.

 

I have taken first year English and/or math classes at another college.

Please have the college where you actually took the classes send a sealed copy of your transcripts to Isothermal Community College, PO Box 804, Spindale, NC 28160, Attention: Admissions.  (Please note that waivers will not be granted until transcripts have been evaluated by ICC.)