START Test Dates
AHC START & ESL START Testing Dates - November 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.
PREPARE for the START Test! Watch a 5-minute video at www.hancockcollege.edu and click on START Testing from the Quick Links drop-down list.
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 students who are planning to attend AHC.
Santa Maria Campus
Bldg. T Computer Lab - Picture ID & AHC Student ID # Required
| Test Day | Test Date | Walk-in | End Walk-in |
| Thursday | November 1 | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Friday | November 2 | 8:15 am | 2:30 pm |
| Monday | November 5 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | November 6 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | November 7 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | November 8 | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Friday | November 9 | 8:15 am | 2:30 pm |
| Tuesday | November 13 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | November 14 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | November 15 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Friday | November 16 | 11:00 am | 2:30 pm |
| Monday | November 19 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | November 20 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | November 21 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Monday | November 26 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | November 27 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | November 28 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | November 29 | 8:15 am | 3:00 pm |
| Friday | November 30 | 8:15 am | 2:30 pm |
New testing dates will be posted before December 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 | November 2 | 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Friday | November 9 | 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | November 15 | 4:30 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Friday | November 30 | 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
New testing dates will be posted before December 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

Yazmin Perez
Administration of Justice Student
"I came to Allan Hancock College with no plan or goal. The friendly staff here helped me see all the opportunities that are available and helped me shape my goals. The administration of justice program inspired me to look at jobs I never thought I would find. My goal now is to transfer to a four-year university."
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