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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Out of an abundance of caution, EMCC has postponed all on campus Accuplacer placement testing services. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you would like to schedule an Accuplacer test remotely, using video conferencing technology like ZOOM, please complete the reservation request below.
Where do I start?
Before being admitted to EMCC, you may be asked to submit your SAT, ACT and/or Accuplacer test scores. To ensure your academic success, EMCC will use the scores in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, to determine which courses you take when you start your first semester.
Do I need Accuplacer testing?
Unless noted otherwise on your Enrollment Checklist upon notification of acceptance, you are required to take the Next Generation Accuplacer Exam prior to course registration. Students who have appropriate transfer credit or SAT/ACT scores may be exempt from taking the placement assessment or certain sections of it. You should be prepared to spend up to four hours (two for English and two for math) to complete this very important step in the enrollment process. (For most examinees, the average testing time is between one and two hours for all sections.) Because class schedules are prepared on a first-come, first-served basis, students who complete this assessment early will have more choices and better scheduling options.
What do my test scores mean?
Based on the results of this assessment, 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 your program-specific courses. This means that enrollment in program-specific/technology courses may be delayed by as much as one year. Again, the sooner you take the exam, the sooner the College can assist you with remediation options; some of which could reduce or eliminate the need to take additional coursework or extend the length of your program; thus saving you valuable time and money. Further, recommendations for course placement vary depending on your program of study and the math requirements of the curriculum. If you change your program of study, course placement may change as well. Questions or concerns regarding this policy should be directed to the Admissions Office.
Where can I take the Accuplacer?
Until further notice, EMCC is administering all Accuplacer exams remotely using video-conferencing technology. In-person testing is not currently available.
What do I need to do before I take the test?
Before the test be sure to submit any SAT or ACT scores. You should also prepare to the test by using the following resources:
What should I expect on the day of the test?
Prior to the date of your remote test session, you will receive an email inviting you to “ZOOM” with the test proctor during the exam. Within 30 minutes of your scheduled test appointment, please use the link in the email to enter the ZOOM room, where the proctor will see and hear you! (Must have a computer with microphone and camera.) You will receive a second email with a voucher number for you to create an account in the Accuplacer testing site. More instructions regarding this step will be provided by the proctor on the day of your exam.
If, after taking the test, you wish to retest, you will be required to complete some form of remediation prior to being approved for a retake. Remediation could include the Plato course, Khan Academy online coursework, an EMCC developmental course, documented tutoring, or an approved self-study program. Speak with an advisor for more information. Retakes will not be scheduled until remediation has been completed and/or approved by an advisor.
If you take this exam during open registration, an academic advisor will contact you upon completion of the exam to discuss what your test scores mean and together, you and the advisor can create an educational pathway. If you take the exam outside of the open registration period, you are still advised to discuss your test scores with an academic advisor in order to discuss course scheduling options as well as options for remediation prior to the beginning of the semester in which you plan to enroll. Ready to schedule a date for your exam?
If you have a documented disability which requires accommodation, and you are completing your placement assessment at EMCC, you must fill out an Accuplacer Accommodation Request before the date of your placement assessment session in order for us to make appropriate accommodations.
Click here to go to the Disability Services page for more information and to complete the online fillable form to request accommodations.
ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App (Free)
Study Guide I for the Accuplacer Placement Test
Self-help Guide for Preparing for the Accuplacer
