Although not required, preparation before taking Compass is recommended to ensure that test scores accurately reflect your current skill levels. The online Study Guide provides practice questions for the reading, writing, and math sections. The GED or SAT review books, available in the AVC Library, provide a basic review of concepts in reading, grammar rules, and math, which should assist you in preparation for the assessment. The Learning Center and IMC (Instructional Multimedia Center) also have many helpful resources, including videotapes and self-instructional computer programs. For resources on the web, you may want to conduct a meta-search by entering “Compass Placement Practice Test” as the search criteria. The key to preparation, though, is realizing that the assessment is intended to measure your current skill levels.