English Placement Testing | ACCUPLACER
"I first took the placement test a few weeks ago and did not score high enough to get into classes I needed. Therefore, I used the Accuplacer practice testing program to assist me in my studies to achieve a better score. In the end I was able to score 3 points higher on my writing score and around a 20-point difference with my reading. So I encourage people to study off of the Accuplacer app to help improve your scores."
- T. Guidiño
How does my English placement test score impact which course I take?
| Writing Score | Reading Score 225 and below | Reading Score 226-236 | Reading Score 237-250 | Reading Score 251+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | English Retest Required | English Retest Required | English Retest Required | English Retest Required |
| 3 | English Retest Required | English Retest Required | ENG 095 (or ENG 097) |
ENG 095 (or ENG 097) |
| 4 | English Retest Required | ENG 095 (or ENG 097) |
ENG 095 (or ENG 097) |
ENG 151 |
| 5 | English Retest Required | ENG 095 (or ENG 097) |
ENG 151 | ENG 151 |
| 6+ | English Retest Required | ENG 151 | ENG 151 | ENG 151 |
| Reading Score | Course |
|---|---|
| 0-225 | Retest required |
| 226-236 | RDG 090 |
| 237-250 | RDG 110 |
| 251+ | No reading required |
The English placement test is a two-part online test that includes a reading comprehension section and an essay (WritePlacer).
- What's the reading comprehension test like?
The reading comprehension test consists of 22 multiple choice questions. There is no time limit for this test.
- What's WritePlacer?
In the WritePlacer section, you'll read a short passage and a question related to the passage you read. You'll be asked to answer the question in a multi-paragraph essay (300–600 words). There is no time limit on this test. Scores on WritePlacer range from 1–8. Essays will be graded by the computer software on these six characteristics:
- Purpose and Focus
- Organization and Structure
- Development and Support
- Sentence Variety and Style
- Mechanical Conventions
- Critical Thinking
- How can I prepare for my English placement test?
We recommend these resources: (optional)
- Review sample essays and scores
- Download the ACCUPLACER Study App to your pc, phone, or tablet
- Take a practice test - focus on the WritePlacer and reading comprehension sections