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
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.
- 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) with no time limit. 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?
- 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
- How does my English placement test score impact which course I take?
We use a combination of reading score and WritePlacer score to determine placement. Reading Score (200-300) 225 and below 226-236 237-250 251+ WritePlacer Score (1-8) 1-2 Automatic retest Automatic retest Automatic retest Automatic retest 3 Automatic retest Automatic retest ENG 095
if ESL, then ENG 097ENG 095
if ESL, then ENG 0974 Automatic retest ENG 095
if ESL, then ENG 097ENG 095
if ESL, then ENG 097ENG 151 5 Automatic retest ENG 095
if ESL, then ENG 097ENG 151 ENG 151 6+ Automatic retest ENG 151 ENG 151 ENG 151 MCC Reading Placement (Score Range 200-300) Score Course 0-225 Retest required 226-236 RDG 090 237-250 RDG 110 251+ No reading required