Placement Testing
How long are the placements tests?
The ACCUPLACER tests are untimed. You can plan to test for at least 30-45 minutes per placement test. However, it is possible that the placement tests could take you less or more time than this estimate. If you are required to take the Calculus Readiness placement test or if you usually use extended time for testing, it is recommended that you DO NOT schedule the last appointment available on any given day. Appointments are timed to last approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Testing Services will not discontinue a test in progress if a student tests longer than one hour and thirty minutes, provided that the Testing Center is still open. If the Testing Center is scheduled to close while a test is still in progress, the student will be scheduled to continue at the next available appointment. The aforementioned days and times are the last appointments before the Testing Center is scheduled to close, either for a break or at the end of the day.
What do I need to bring?
You will be asked to present a photo ID. Scratch paper and pencils are available at the Testing Center. An on-screen calculator is provided whenever a problem allows use.
Should I prepare for the test?
You should be prepared to demonstrate, to the best of your ability, your skills and knowledge in Reading and Math. Preparation should not be focused on learning new material, but on reviewing the material you have already learned. Your test results will be used to place you in the courses appropriate to your level of preparation. In some cases, the appropriate courses may be non-credit Basic Skills courses.
How can I prepare for the test?
More information about each of the ACCUPLACER tests can be found here:http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer
The following websites may be helpful for reviewing algebra: