Assessment Center
Placement Testing During Remote Operations
During our remote operations through the end of Fall 2020, we will be offering placement tests online. Your testing appointment will require you have computer access with Wi-Fi.
Please remember that placement testing is intended you to help us accurately assess your skills so that we can recommend a class placement at which you are most likely to succeed. Plan on completing each test (one in math, one in English) on your own, in about a four-hour timeframe.
Remember that as a student new to LWTech, you may be able to bypass placement testing
entirely through your high school transcript or transcript from a prior college, through
your scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessment, or through a recent placement test
completed at another state college. Details of these and other ways to bypass testing
are found in the “Other Options for Placement” sections below.
To schedule your test, please take the following steps:
- Email Assessment@lwtech.edu when you are READY to take the test. Remember, the two tests taken together are intended
to take about four hours, so do not begin the test if you do not have that much time
available.
- If you email us before 4 p.m., you will receive an email response with the link to the placement test in Canvas FOR THAT DAY. (i.e. if the email is received at 3 p.m., you will receive the link for the test and you will have until 11:59 p.m. to take the test).
- If you email us after 4 p.m. you will receive your response with a link the next morning. This will allow you to take your test the day after you email us. Again, you will have until 11:59 p.m. to take the test.
- You may start your assessment any time after 7 a.m. and must finish before 11:59 p.m. PST. You will have 90 minutes for the English portion and the Math portion is untimed. We strongly suggest doing the English first as it is timed.
- You will receive your math score immediately. It will appear at the end of the math test.
- English essay scores will be emailed within two business days.
If you does not have an ability to take a placement test remotely, contact assessment@lwtech.edu regarding the option to take test on campus.
After you receive your test results and before you contact an advisor, you should review your scores with the following guidelines in mind. This will prepare you to select the math or English course best suited for you.
- Your results will give you a recommended placement in math and English.
- You will be given course descriptions and the opportunity to view videos about different math and English classes after you take your assessment.
- At your meeting with your advisor to enroll for class, you can then opt to select to take a math or English courses one level up from your initial placement, one level down from your placement or choose the placement recommended by your results
- If you place into ABED or ESL levels, you will not be able to select up. Instead, you will be referred to I-BEST programs or to the Academic Skills Center (ASC) for CASAS testing.
- Your placement decisions are only good for math and English classes and do not apply to technical classes.
After receiving your test scores, you will need to meet with an advisor for assistance registering for classes. Visit the Advising webpage for your advising options.
The ATI TEAS test is available to take remotely. The test is proctored online using Proctorio. Please email assessment@lwtech.edu for scheduling and more information.
Introducing the Official Online GED Test
The Online Proctored GED Test is currently available in select states in the U.S. and U.S. territories, Washington State included. With the Online Proctored GED Test, students can take the GED test from home while securely monitored by an online proctor. Prior to this, students could only take the GED test at approved test centers. This online testing option was created to help students continue testing while some test centers remain closed or have limited appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This option is not currently available internationally.
Check out the new Online Testing webpage or their blog to find out everything you need to know about the Online Proctored GED test and if you’re eligible.
To qualify for online testing, you must meet the following requirements.
- Your state participates in online testing
- You’ve scored “Green” on the GED Ready practice test within the past 60 days
You can also log into your GED.com account to see if you are eligible.
If you meet these requirements, here are some online testing essentials to keep in mind:
- You’ll need a computer, webcam and reliable internet — no tablets or phones.
- You’ll need to take your test in a private room with a closed door.
- Before scheduling and paying for the test, it’s important to run a system check to be sure that your computer meets the requirements.
Check out the video about how online GED testing works.
Secure and Reliable Testing
The online GED test is monitored the entire time by a real, live proctor. It’s administered through secure OnVUE software with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) features for optimal test security.
The test content is the same as the in-person version. The cost is the same as well.
It’s important to avoid fraudulent sites that may try to mislead you into paying for a fake GED online test. The official online GED test is proctored and can only be accessed through your student account at GED.com. You have to be logged in to be able to schedule and take the test. Learn more about how to recognize and avoid GED test fraud.
Additional Online Resources
If you’re not eligible for online testing yet, here are some ways you can start prepping online for the GED test:
- Online GED Course
If you need the guidance of a classroom setting, an online GED preparation course can help you better understand the material.- GED Live features top-rated Kaplan instructors who can guide you through each subject
- Complete the courses at your own pace from the comfort of home
- Recorded sessions are available on demand if you miss a live lesson
- Interactive Practice Questions On-the-go
GED Flash is a mobile-friendly practice tool that will help you master the exact concepts you’ll need to know to pass the GED test:- Thousands of interactive questions just like the ones on the real test
- Instant step-by-step explanations to understand each answer
- Study wherever and whenever you want with easy access from any device
- Official Practice Test
Practice tests are an important way to identify your strengths and weaknesses. GED Ready will help you know what to study and get you familiar with the GED testing process. Scoring “Green” on GED Ready is one of the requirements for taking the GED test online.- Feel more confident on testing day if you’ve taken several practice tests
- Try taking more than one if you want to measure your progress
- As your practice score continues to improve, you’ll know your study habits are effective
There are many ways to get ready for the GED test, and we’re sure you’ll be confident when test day comes. We are rooting for you as you continue to prep. Whether your test will be taken online or in person, achieving your high school diploma will be a life-changer.
Currently, Lake Washington Institute of Technology is not giving PearsonVUE test due to COVID-19. For more information on scheduling at an active PearsonVUE testing center, visit PearsonVUE online.
Assessment Center Services
College Placement for New Students
Guided Self Placement, Alternative Placement Options, Reciprocity for new students to LWTech
Test Taking for Current Students
Math Course Testing, Disability Accommodated Testing, Proctoring for LWTech courses
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
For Dental Hygiene, Nursing program applicants
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Exams for college credit for current students, incoming students, community members
Professional Certificates
Certiport (Adobe, Microsoft, Windows, QuickBooks, etc.)
Adult Education
GED®, CASAS, ESL, Adult Basic Education
Before You Test
The following expectations apply to all tests:
- Current government-issued photo ID is required for all testing
- You must obtain a LWTech Student ID number at Enrollment Services in the West Building, Room W201, prior to taking your test.
- If you arrive late for your test, you will need to reschedule.
- Please make arrangements for childcare, as children are not allowed in the Assessment Center.
- Food or beverages are not allowed in the Assessment Center.
- All personal belongings need to be stored in lockers just outside of the Assessment Center.
- No hats or headphones may be worn in the Assessment Center.
Testing for Students with Disabilities
The Assessment Center at Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers accommodated testing for students with disabilities.
Accommodated Testing Scheduling
If you would like to request for disability accommodations for testing please contact the Disabilities Support Services office. The required lead time for requests to be processed varies depending on the type of test.
- Guided Self Placement & TEAS: 1-2 weeks in advance of planned test date
- GED®: minimum of 6 weeks in advance of first planned test date
- CLEP: 2-4 weeks in advance of planned test date
After your accommodations are approved, you will need to contact the Assessment Center to make a testing appointment. Accommodated testing appointments are usually offered on the first Friday of each month. Depending on the type of accommodations needed, an appointment may be necessary for the Guided Self Placement test. If so, a DSS coordinator will arrange this with the Assessment Center.
