College Readiness Tool (CRT)

Who needs to write a CRT?

A CRT exam has five main sections, or sub tests, and which you will write varies by program. Some will have two sub tests and others, up to five. Click on this link to see which sub tests your program requires.

• Reading
• WritePlacer (you will respond to a question in writing using 300+ words)
• Arithmetic
• Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, Statistics
• Advanced Algebra

Follow this link to book your exam or try a practice test.

Some students may be exempt from the CRT.

• If you have taken English 12 and/or a qualifying math (for programs that require both English and math) within the last two years and received a grade of  "B" or better
• If you have credit for a post-secondary English or a math course (taken within the last two years), you may be exempt

To discuss this, or to ask any CRT questions, please contact Assessment Services. Please indicate:

• What program you have applied to
• Attach your current, or most recent, transcript (a copy will do or pdf)
• Please let us know if your admissions officer has asked that you write the CRT Assessment

Students applying for these programs are not eligible for exemptions

• Rural Pre Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy Technician
• Trades

What you need to know about the CRT for technology and being prepared for your Assessment Date

• Requirements and Details on the Testing Platform: Thank you for your registration
• What to expect on the Test Date: Check-in information