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Assessment for Placement at Foothill

Helping You Choose the Right Course Level

Foothill’s Testing & Assessment Center is here to help you begin your academic journey smoothly. Whether you need course placement recommendations, make-up exam support, or testing accommodations, our staff provides friendly, student-centered guidance every step of the way.


Subjects for Placement

Placement Results

Log in to your MyPortal to view your placement results, then meet with a counselor to develop your educational plan. We are here to support you on your journey.

  1. Log in to MyPortal.
  2. Select "Apps" from the menu.
  3. Under Students, select "Student Registration App."
  4. Under My Records, select "View My Placement Results."
  5. See your course placement.
  6. If you have questions about your placement results after viewing them in MyPortal, please contact us.

If you are an online student or preparing to attend Foothill College but do not live in the area, please email fhtesting@fhda.edu.

Once you finish your placement or guided self-placement, there are a few important steps to follow. You can review your results, meet with a counselor, and plan your next courses to stay on track with your academic goals.

Use the information below to understand where to find your placement results and what to do if you need support, have questions, or want to retake or challenge your placement.

After you receive your assessment results, take these steps.

  • Make an appointment with a counselor to plan your educational path.

  • Thinking about retesting? Review the Retest Policy below.

  • Register for classes through MyPortal.


Policy for Retaking Guided Self-Placement

  • Placement results do not expire. A student may choose to retake the Math Guided Self-Placement as many times as they like. The Language Arts or ESLL Guided Self-Placement can be taken twice.

Challenging Your Test Results

If you are unhappy with your placement results, please feel free to contact the Testing & Assessment Office.

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Contact Us

Testing & Assessment Center

Student Services Building 8200
Room 8212
(650.949.7743
fhtesting@fhda.edu

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