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ACCUPLACER
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About this exam
ACCUPLACER is a U.S. college placement assessment used by many community colleges and other participating institutions to help determine which courses are an appropriate starting point. Incoming students may take it before registering, but it is generally not a college admissions exam and does not guarantee admission. Each college sets its own testing and placement policies, including who must test and whether other measures, such as prior coursework or scores, can be used. Check with the college you plan to attend for requirements that apply to you.
The ACCUPLACER sections offered depend on the college and the skills it needs to assess. Common areas include Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics; some students may also take Advanced Algebra and Functions or English-language learner tests. Reading questions assess skills such as identifying main ideas, drawing supported inferences, understanding vocabulary in context, and recognizing text structure and purpose. Tests are generally computer-adaptive, and placement policies and available sections vary by institution.
How to prepare for the ACCUPLACER
- Ask your college which ACCUPLACER sections you need, how scores are used for placement, and whether it offers a study guide or sample questions.
- For Reading, review main ideas and supporting details, inference and textual evidence, vocabulary in context, and text structure; practice explaining why each answer is supported by the passage.
- Use timed practice sessions to build focus, then review every missed question and identify the reading skill involved. Check the official ACCUPLACER site and your college’s guidance for current test information.
FAQ
Who has to take the ACCUPLACER?
There is no single nationwide eligibility rule. Colleges decide which incoming or current students need placement testing and may consider other evidence of readiness. Contact your college’s admissions or testing office to learn whether you need to take it.
What is the format of the ACCUPLACER?
ACCUPLACER is generally delivered on a computer, with questions adapting to a test taker’s responses. The sections and testing arrangements offered can vary by college, so confirm the format and any local policies with your institution.
What subjects should I study for the ACCUPLACER?
Study the sections your college requires. These may include Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics, or Advanced Algebra and Functions. For Reading, review main ideas, evidence-based inferences, vocabulary in context, and text structure.