Bypass Testing

Did you graduate from high school less than three calendar years ago? Are you a running start student? You are eligible for alternative English placement if you meet one the following criteria:

• Your eligible high school transcripts reflect at least seven semesters of a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0

  • Running start students need only three semesters

• You scored a 530 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the SAT

• You scored a 19 or higher combined average on the Reading and English portions of the ACT

• You achieved a level 4, level 3, or a level 2 + B or higher in senior English (Smarter Balanced)
   

Did you graduate from high school less than one calendar year ago? Are you a running start student? You may be eligible to bypass math testing if you have one of the following:

• Your transcript shows 2 consecutive semesters of Pre-Calc with a 3.0 or higher (no B-)
  Qualifying documents will result in a possible placement of either Math&108 or Math&151

• You scored a 530 or higher on the math portion of the SAT
  Qualifying documents will result in a possible placement of Math&107

• You scored a 23 or higher on the math portion of the ACT
  Qualifying documents will result in a possible placement of Math&107

• You achieved a level 4 on Smarter Balanced math test
  Qualifying documents will result in a possible placement of Math&107or Math&141

• You achieved a level 3 or a level 2 + 3.0 in a high school "bridge course"
  Qualifying documents will result in a possible placement of Math&107or Math&141

All documents are evaluated for every possible placement available. No placement is given until qualifying documents have been evaluated and entered into the student’s account. Evaluations to bypass testing require at least 48 business hours for processing.

Submission Instructions found under the ‘How Do I Submit Documents to Bypass Testing?’ tab.

The agreements apply only to college readiness and placement considerations for high school students with Smarter Balanced 11th grade assessment scores admitted to and enrolling in the academic year immediately following high school graduation or students enrolling in dual-credit courses as high school seniors.

If you wish to bypass placement testing, simply fill out the form below with your legal name and attach copies of your test scores. To attach your scores, it is ok to look up your score online, take a screenshot, and attach the image. A Placement Fee will be charged to students submitting Alternative Placements.

If attaching an image taken with a camera (phone, computer, digital camera, or similar), please follow these guidelines:

• Make sure the image fills the screen and text on the image is clear.

• Choose a low resolution image.

• Please note: if the image received is not clear, it cannot be used for placement. It is your responsibility to make sure images are easy to read.

If you have additional questions, or are unable to submit the form, please send an email to BypassTesting@sfcc.spokane.edu.