Accuplacer Placement Tests
Effective July 1, 2002 , MSCD students must use Accuplacer computer-based tests for placement into general studies courses. Students who have taken the ACT or SAT and have sub scores at or above the following are exempt from the respective assessments:
ACT Reading 17 SAT 430
ACT English 18 SAT 440
ACT Math 19 SAT 460
Please note that ACT and SAT scores are valid for only five years.
No appointment necessary
For assessment testing you do not need an appointment. Students may take the assessments during our normal office hours 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Allocate enough time
The assessments are not timed and take approximately 30 minutes each. Please plan on 2 hours for all three assessments.
Retesting
Each students is allowed only one retest. After the second test you are placed into coresponding courses. Review of practice materials will help ensure proper placement.
Third attempts at Accuplacer Testing require completion of a Remedial Course or purchase of an online tutorial and a minimum of four hours in the Tutoring Center. For a full explanation of third time testing policies, follow this link.
Cut Score Matrix, All Placement Exams
Click HERE to download a .pdf of the complete MSCD Cut Score Matrix.
Math Courses |
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ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra (EA), Arithmetic (AR), College Level Math (CLM) |
ACT |
SAT |
REQUIRED COURSES |
| 0 - 56(AR) | NA | NA | MAT 030 Fundamentals of Mathematics see advising or Math Dept. for placement |
| 57 120 (AR) |
NA | NA | MAT 060 Pre-Algebra see advising or Math Dept. for placement |
| 45 60(EA) If EA <45 use AR at CCD |
NA | NA | MAT 090 Introductory Algebra (CCD course) Prereq. for MTH 1080 |
| 61 84(EA) |
NA |
NA |
MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra (CCD course) (Prerequisite for MTH 1210, 1610 w/ peer study, 1110 w/ peer study, 1310 w/ peer study) |
| 85 - 99 (EA) | 19-23 | 460 | MTH 1080 Mathematical Modes of Thought |
| 85-99 (EA) | 20-24 | 480-569 | MTH 1110 College Algebra with peer study- must register through Advising or Math Dept. MTH 1112 College Algebra through Modeling with peer study. - must register through Advising or Math Dept. |
| 100-120 (EA) | 25 & Above | 570 & Above | MTH 1110 College Algebra MTH 1112 College Algebra through Modeling |
| 100 - 120 (EA) | 24 & Above |
560 & Above | MTH 1310 Finite Math |
| 65-79 (CLM) | NA |
NA | MTH 1120 College Trigenometry (May retest on CLM one time) |
| 80 - 120 (CLM) | NA | NA | MTH 1410 Calculus I |
Reading Courses |
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ACCUPLACER Reading |
ACT |
SAT |
REQUIRED COURSES |
| 25 - 39 | NA | NA | REA 030 Essential Skills for College Reading May retest once |
| 40 - 61 |
NA | NA | REA 060 Foundations of Reading REA 020 Vocabulary Development (optional) May retest once |
| 62 - 79 | NA | NA | REA 090 College Preparatory Reading REA 080 Reading, Writing & Speaking (optional) May retest once |
| 80 - Above |
17- Above |
430- Above |
Any general studies reading course |
English Courses |
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ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills |
ACT |
SAT |
REQUIRED COURSES |
| 25- 49 | NA | NA | EGL 030 Basic Writing Skills May retest once |
| 50 - 69 |
NA | NA | EGL 060 Writing Fundamentals May retest once |
| 70 - 94 | NA | NA | EGL 090 Basic Composition May retest once |
| 95 - Above |
18- Above |
440- Above |
ENG 1010 Freshman Composition The Essay |
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