College Readiness Tool (CRT)

Who needs to write a CRT?

Only complete the CRT if your Enrolment Officer has specifically asked that you write the CRT or if you are one of the listed mandatory programs below.

A CRT exam has five main sections, or sub tests, with 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.

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)

To find out if you are eligible for an exemption, please contact your Enrolment Officer and indicate:

• What program you have applied to, your full name, and your Selkirk College student #
• Provide a current transcript
• The Enrolment Officer will assess the transcript and let you know

Students applying for these programs are not eligible for exemptions and MUST write the CRT:

• Nursing
• Pharmacy Technician
• Trades (Hairstylist, Carpentry, Heavy Mechanical, Metal Fabricator, Millwright/Machinist, Plant Operator, Welding) + (Electrical & Fine Woodworking) - (Note: No CRT required for Culinary/Cook Training) (Note: Plant Operator does not qualify as a YTIT)
• Health Care Assistant