Interpreting your test scores

While many programs require college-level reading and math scores, some do not. Check your program guide for specific pre-program requirements. If you have questions, contact an Academic Advisor. They can help you interpret your test scores and determine what courses you should take.

Reading Scores

Reading Assessment with High School Grade Point Average of 2.5 or Higher
Test	Score	Placement options
*MCA Reading	1042-1046	College-level
SAT Reading	440-479	College-level
ACT Reading	19-20	College-level

*Note: MCA Reading score cannot be used to place in courses requiring college-level writing skills.

Reading Assessment Only
Test	Score	Placement options
*MCA Reading	1047+	College-level
SAT Reading	480+	College-level
ACT Reading	21+	College-level

*Note: MCA Reading score cannot be used to place in courses requiring college-level writing skills.

Accuplacer Next Gen. Reading Test

Test

Score

Placement Options

200-235

Option 1: ENGL 0950: Read/Write college Prep: Intermediate
Option 2: ABE0312 Pathways Read/Write Accuplacer Prep for Reading

236-249

Option 1: If Grade Point Average is 2.5 or Higher: College-level ENGL 1106: College Composition I (ready for college level coursework)

Option 2: If Grade Point Average is under 2.5: ENGL 0955: Read/Write College Prep: Advanced

250-300

College-level ENGL 1106: College Composition I (ready for college level coursework)

Math Scores

Math Assessment with High Schol Grade Point Average of 2.7 or Higher**
Test	Score	Placement options
MCA Math	1152-1157	College-level
SAT Math	520-529	College-level
ACT Math	20-21	College-level

****Math Placement for College Algebra, Pre-calculus or Statistics. Note: Does NOT apply to Trigonometry or Calculus.

Math Assessment Only**
Test	Score	Rating
MCA Math	1158+	College-level
SAT Math	530+	College-level
ACT Math	22+	College-level
Accuplacer Next Gen. Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)	250+	College-level

**Math Placement for College Algebra, Pre-calculus or Statistics. Note: Does NOT apply to Trigonometry or Calculus.

Accuplacer Next Gen. – AAF Math

Test

Score

Placement Options

200-235

See test administrator

236-249

Option 1: MATH 0470, Algebra II (3 credits)

Option 2: MATH 0501, Math foundations – any section, (3 credits)

Option 3: MATH 1105, Mathematical Reasoning (3 credits)

Option 4: MATH 1115, Contemporary Mathematics (4 credits)

250-300

Option 1: MATH 1100 College Algebra (4 credits)

Option 2: MATH 1150 Pre-Calculus (5 credits)

Option 3: MATH 2210 General Statistics (3 credits)

263-300

Option 2: MATH 1130 Trigonometry
Option 3: MATH 1125 Finite Math & Survey of Calculus

281-300

MATH 2204 Calculus 1

Accuplacer Next Gen. – QAS Math

Test

Score

Placement Options

200-249

Take Accuplacer Arithmetic Test

230 – 235

AND

236 or greater on Accuplacer Arithmetic Test

Option: MATH 0501 Math Foundations (T/TH courses recommended) AND ABE 305 ABE Math Foundations Lab (Must take both).

Students taking these courses must have a Read/Write score of 236 or higher or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0950.

236 – 249 AND 236 or greater on Accuplacer Arithmetic Test

Option 1: MATH 0460, Algebra I (4 credits)

Option 2: MATH 0501, Math foundations – any section, (3 credits)

Students taking these courses must have a Read/Write score of 236 or higher or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0950.

250-300

Option 1: MATH 0470, Algebra II (3 credits)

Option 2: MATH 0501, Math foundations – any section, (3 credits)

Option 3: MATH 1105, Mathematical Reasoning (3 credits)
Option 4: MATH 1115, Contemporary Mathematics (4 credits)

Take Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) for possible higher placement

Accuplacer Next Gen. – Arithmetic

Test

Score

Placement Options

200-235

ABE 0310 Pathways to College Success/Accuplacer Prep for Math

236-249

ABE 0301 ABE Pre-Algebra

270 – 300

236 – 300 AND
236 – 249 on the Accuplacer QAS test

Option 1: MATH 0460, Algebra I (4 credits)

Option 2: MATH 0501, Math foundations – any section, (3 credits)

Students taking these courses must have a Read/Write score of 236 or higher or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0950.

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