Why Tailwind?

Reliable and Trusted

Tailwind Placement Exams:

• Are developed by faculty for faculty under the direction of professional psychometric staff.
• Are research-proven with reliability coefficients at or above .85.
• Have an uncompromising commitment to validity.
• Can easily handle ADA accommodations, including extended time and enlarged text.
• Include test site security protocols and an accredited proctor training program.
• Are delivered by Castle’s PASS test engine, which has a reliability rate greater than 99.9%

Comprehensive and Convenient

Tailwind Placement Exams provide:  

• A Combined English Writing and Reading test, with separate scores for Writing Mechanics and Reading Comprehension, as well as a composite score, all in one report.

• A Math test that assesses and reports scores for a broad range of knowledge and skills in a single exam, eliminating the need for the student to sit for multiple math exams.

• Full-length practice tests for all exams.

• Flexible score reporting options, including automatic score uploads to the campus’ student information system.

• A dedicated client services executive and Castle’s highly responsive support services.

Proven Success

Students placed appropriately using Tailwind:

• Earn an average of up to a half a grade point higher.

• Drop less frequently.

• Continue in the discipline longer.

• Report higher course satisfaction.