Did you know about admissions and placement tests?

Admissions 

Did you know that…

• Before you can register for a credit class at MCC, you need to submit your completed MCC Application for Admission to the Registration office and pay the required $15.00 application fee
• You need to wait two (2) business days for your application to be processed before registering for classes
• You may not qualify for in-district tuition at MCC even though you reside in McHenry County
  • College District #528 includes small parts of Boone, Kane, and Lake Counties and excludes small parts of McHenry County
  • You can verify your residency by calling Admissions at (815) 455-8530 or Registration at (815) 455-8588

Placement Tests

Did you know that…

• You need to submit your completed MCC Application for Admission form to the Registration office, pay the required $15.00 application fee and allow 2 business days for your student I.D. to be assigned before you can take a placement test at MCC
• If you want to take a math, English or reading course at MCC, you must take a placement test in the Testing Center
• Because you scored a 21 or better on the English portion of the ACT, you don't have to take the writing placement test in the Testing Center and can sign up for ENG 151
• Because you scored a 25 or better on the Math portion of the ACT, AND you had a full year (2 semesters) of geometry with no grade lower than a “D” in one semester and no grade lower than a “D-“ in the other semester,
  • You don't have to take the math placement test in the Testing Center and
  • You can sign up for one of the following college level math courses: MAT 120, MAT 150, MAT 161, MAT 165, or MAT 201 (see an academic advisor to determine appropriate class)
• Because you scored a 28 or better on the Math portion of the ACT, AND you had a full year (2 semesters) of geometry with no grade lower than a “D” in one semester and no grade lower than a “D-“ in the other semester, AND you had a high school or college trigonometry course with a “C” or better,
  • You don't have to take the math placement test in the Testing Center and
  • You can go right into MAT 175
• Because you scored a 28 or better on the Math portion of the ACT, AND you had a full year (two semesters) of geometry with no grade lower than a “D” in one semester and no grade lower than a “D-” in the other semester,
  • You don't have to take the math placement test in the Testing Center
  • You can go right into MAT 170, MAT 171 or MAT 220 (see an academic advisor to determine appropriate class)
• Because you took a math course or English course at another institution, you may not have to take a placement test, but you must see an academic advisor to determine this issue

For more information, contact the Advising and Transfer Center, advising@mchenry.edu

6/2/06