Assessment Test & Third+ Attempts

Regarding third attempts, based on the College’s policy, there are no third or subsequent attempts unless a student’s scores are “invalid”. As we know, scores are invalid when a student has been separated (i.e., have not taken any courses) a minimum of two (2) years for English and Reading scores and a minimum of one (1) year for the Math score(s). Therefore, for example, a student that took the test twice previously, but took no courses and is returning to MC after three years would be allowed to attempt the test a third time. We would use the Retest Authorization form as normal, checking the appropriate reason for the retest. Basically, under this policy third and subsequent attempts aren’t granted for students who want retest over and over again within a short amount of time. Of course we will get students and/or parents or guardians that might want to press the issue and they should be referred to the appropriate academic department.