START Test Dates
AHC START & ESL START Testing Dates - September 2012
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A reservation is not required. Walk-in any time after the doors open, but be here before they close at the end time listed. If you need to take both the English and math tests, we recommend that you arrive no later than 2pm.
Students taking the test for a college other than AHC will be charged a proctoring fee and will need to bring a check for $35 payable to AHC at the time of testing. The test is free only for AHC students.
Santa Maria Campus
Bldg. T Computer Lab - Picture ID & AHC Student ID # Required
| Test Day | Test Date | Walk-in | End Walk-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | September 4 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | September 5 | 8:15 am | 2:00 pm |
| Thursday | September 6 | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Friday | September 7 | 8:15 am | 2:30 pm |
| Monday | September 10 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | September 11 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | September 12 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | September 13 | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Friday | September 14 | 8:15 am | 2:30 pm |
| Monday | September 17 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | September 18 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | September 19 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | September 20 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Friday | September 21 | 8:15 am | 2:30 pm |
| Monday | September 24 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | September 25 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | September 26 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | September 27 | 8:15 am | 12:00 pm |
| Friday | September 28 | 8:15 am | 2:30 pm |
New testing dates will be posted before October 1st
Lompoc Valley Center
Bldg. 2, Rm. 118 (2-118) - Picture ID & AHC Student ID # Required
| Test Day | Test Date | Walk-in | End Walk-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | September 14 | 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Friday | September 28 | 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
New testing dates will be posted before October 1st.
Preparing for
the start test
This five minute video creatively illustrates how to best prepare for and get the
most out of your START testing experience.
SPOTLIGHT

Charles Garcia
Administration of Justice Student
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