Accuplacer Placement Assessment

Testing and Class Scheduling

• Transcript Evaluations– Review of previous coursework and academic history.
• College-Level Experience– Consideration of any prior college-level coursework or experience.
• Test Scores– Any Standardized or placement test scores
• Personal Interest and Academic Goals– Understanding your motivations and goals for pursuing your program.
• Recommendation Letters– If provided, these can help support your application.
• Additional placement assessments may be required prior to course registration such as Accuplacer testing.
  • If a student receives an application decision of Admit with Conditions and the requirement added is Accuplacer, the student can decide not to test but will be placed in remedial courses. Read below for what that could mean toward program completion.

What does “multiple measures” mean for my enrollment?

Based on the results of these multiple measures assessments, you may be required to successfully complete math and/or English courses that are not part of your program’s curriculum.

As a result, you may be required to extend the length of your program to better prepare for program-specific coursework. This means that enrollment in program-specific/technology courses may be delayed by as much as one year.

• The sooner you reach out to an advisor, the more time they will have to guide you through available remediation options. Taking proactive steps may help in the following ways:
  • Reducing the Need for Remedial Courses: By addressing any areas of concern early, you could strengthen your skills and avoid having to take remedial courses during your program. Accuaplcer is a testing tool used to exam placement out of the remedial courses.
  • Saving Time and Money: If pursued early, it may help you stay on track with your desired program length., preventing delays and additional tuition costs associated with extra costs.
• Recommendations for course placement vary depending on your program of study and the math and/or English requirements of the curriculum. Questions or concerns regarding this policy should be directed to the Admissions Office, EMCCAdmissions@mainecc.edu.
  • If the Admissions Office has requested that you take the Accuplacer assessment it is because the committee may feel that they do not have enough information to accurately place you in courses.

Where can I take the Accuplacer assessment?

EMCC is currently administering Accuplacer assessments in-person on campus OR (in extreme situations, by request) remotely using video-conferencing technology. 

What do I need to do before I take the assessment?

Before the assessment, make sure to submit any SAT or ACT scores if you have taken them within the last three years. Additionally, make sure the Admissions Office is aware of any AP or CLEP exams you may have passed, as well as any concurrent enrollment courses (college courses) you may have taken while in high school.

You should also prepare for the assessment by using any of the following FREE resources:

• Collegeboard Free Practice Materials
• Khan Academy Practice Materials
• Accuplacer Study App https://practice.accuplacer.org/login
• Self-help Guide for Preparing for the Accuplacer
• Accuplacer Sample Questions

What should I expect on the day of the assessment?

Prior to the date of your in-person session:

You will receive an email confirmation. Unless otherwise specified, Accuplacer assessments are conducted in Room 310 on the third floor of Katahdin Hall.

Day of testing: Please be sure you have a valid photo ID with you.

Admissions requests you give a 24-hour notice if you need to reschedule.

Prior to the date of your remote session:

You will receive an email with a Zoom link and Accuplacer voucher. On the day of your exam, please join the Zoom meeting at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Be sure you have the recommended browser type and versions, operating system, working microphone and computer camera, and have downloaded the current version of Zoom.

Please be sure you have a valid photo ID with you.

Scheduling Your Classes

Courses are scheduled by the EMCC Advising Department once the required online New Student Orientation course is completed. The Orientation course is scheduled once all enrollment requirements are met (ie immunization records). If Accuplacer testing has not been fulfilled by the start of course scheduling, Academic Advising will place the student in remedial courses.

Services for Students with Disabilities

If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, and you are completing your placement assessment at EMCC, you must fill out an Accommodation Request Form before the date of your placement assessment session in order for us to make appropriate accommodations in time.

Click here to go to the Accessibility Services page for more information and to complete the online fillable form to request accommodations. There is no need to request accommodations for extended time since the Accuplacer is not a timed test.

Ready to Take the Accuplacer?

Look for available dates and times.