Purpose of the Assessment
The Accuplacer was developed by the College Board to provide information about your skill level in English, reading, and mathematics (to determine courses that are most appropriate for you at this time). These results are used in the course selection and advising process.
The Procedure
First, apply to MxCC and look for your acceptance letter from the Office of Enrollment Services. This will have your student identification number (Banner ID). This ID is required in order to take the basic skills assessment.
Next, follow these simple steps:
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions on the “Accuplacer FAQ” page to familiarize yourself with the entire process.
- Take the sample tests and use the study sites on the “Test Preparation” page so that you are sure to do your best.
- Select a test date and make an appointment.
- Come in well rested and prepared to do your best on assessment day!
Schedule An Accuplacer Appointment
Who Must Take the Accuplacer
All MxCC students – including ALL High School Partnership Program students (regardless of SAT/ACT scores) – must take the Accuplacer with several exceptions.
Exceptions to the Accuplacer:
- Students who have an associate degree or higher
- Students who have completed college level mathematics and English
- Part-time and non-degree students who have not accumulated 12 credit hours, unless they wish to take an English or math class, or a course that requires a math or English prerequisite.
- Students who have taken the 2016 GED and achieved a scaled score above 165 in Math or English.
- SAT Scores (for tests taken prior to March 2016): Students who have taken the math and verbal portions of the SAT within the past four years may receive a waiver from the Basic Skills Assessment Test.
- Math: A score of 501-550 will place a student into MAT*137, and a score of 551 will place a student into a math course with a prerequisite of MAT*137 such as MAT*146, MAT*168 or MAT*173.
Students who feel they should be placed into a higher level math course should consider taking the Basic Skills Assessment Test where they can place as high as MAT*254 (Calculus I).
Please Note: MAT* 137 is equivalent to high school Algebra II and may not count as math credit in all college programs. - English: A score of 500 on the Critical Reading portions of the SAT will place a student into ENG*101.
- Math: A score of 501-550 will place a student into MAT*137, and a score of 551 will place a student into a math course with a prerequisite of MAT*137 such as MAT*146, MAT*168 or MAT*173.
- ACT Scores: Students who have taken the math and verbal portions of the ACT within the past four years may receive a waiver from the Basic Skills Assessment.
- Math: A score of 19 – 21 on the ACT Math test will place a student into MAT*137, and a score of 22 or higher on the ACT Math test will place a student into a math course with a prerequisite of MAT*137 such as MAT*146, MAT*168 or MAT*173. However, we strongly encourage students to take the placement test since they may place into a higher-level course.
Students who feel they should be placed into a higher level math course should consider taking the Basic Skills Assessment Test where they can place as high as MAT*254 (Calculus I).
Please Note: MAT* 137 is equivalent to high school Algebra II and may not count as math credit in all college programs. - English: A score of 20 or higher on the ACT Reading portion or a score of 47 or higher on the ACT English and Reading portions will place a student into ENG*101.
If you believe that you are exempt from the placement test, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 860.343.5719.
- Math: A score of 19 – 21 on the ACT Math test will place a student into MAT*137, and a score of 22 or higher on the ACT Math test will place a student into a math course with a prerequisite of MAT*137 such as MAT*146, MAT*168 or MAT*173. However, we strongly encourage students to take the placement test since they may place into a higher-level course.
Click on the image below to see SAT/ACT Placements for English and Math
