Math Placement <p>This is by far the most important assessment we will do with you.&nbsp; Your command of math is what will define you as a student and then as a practitioner.&nbsp; High schools vary in their teaching of math.&nbsp; And students vary in how much math they take before coming to Pacific.&nbsp; It is crucial that we get a good handle on your command of algebra, trig, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp; All students can take Pacific's COMPASS math placement test and a majority of our students do end up taking the COMPASS placement test. &nbsp;However, the following students do <strong>NOT</strong> need to take Pacific's COMPASS math placement test:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - You took pre-calculus or calculus at a community college or four-year college and got at least a C in it.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - You took math in high school up through Calculus AB and/or BC by your junior year, and scored a 4 or 5 on the exam.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Note:&nbsp; If you are taking AP Calculus now and if you score a four or five, the Compass test will not have any bearing on your math placement.</p>