Placement assessments

Placement Test Format

Placement tests are taken on a computer. Students should put aside 2 hours to complete both assessments. Students taking the ESL assessment should plan on spending 1 to 2 hours to finish both sections (time is dependent on your English language proficiency). All questions are multiple choice, and instructions are easy to follow. You will receive your assessment results, including recommended placements, immediately after completing the assessment.

Placement tests measure your skill level only; you cannot fail them. Placement tests may be taken only once per year. You will not be permitted to retake placement tests within a year just to try and improve your score. If you would like to challenge our one-year policy, please visit our exemption page.

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See Alternatives to Taking the Placement Tests

STUDY FIRST! Then make an appointment

The English, ESL and math assessments determine the appropriate English, ESL and math courses that you may sign up for, therefore it is important to be prepared for the placement tests! See the study guides on the sidebar. All placement tests must be taken on campus, even if you are taking online classes. Placement tests are only for LMC students. See Accuplacer Study Guides

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