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.
| Test | Score | Placement options |
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| *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.
| 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.
| Test | Score | Placement Options |
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200-235 | Option 1: ENGL 0950: Read/Write college Prep: Intermediate Option 2: ABE0312 Pathways Read/Write Accuplacer Prep for Reading |
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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 |
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250-300 | College-level ENGL 1106: College Composition I (ready for college level coursework) |
| 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.
| 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.
| Test | Score | Placement Options |
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200-235 | See test administrator |
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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) |
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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) |
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263-300 | Option 2: MATH 1130 Trigonometry Option 3: MATH 1125 Finite Math & Survey of Calculus |
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281-300 | MATH 2204 Calculus 1 |
| Test | Score | Placement Options |
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200-249 | Take Accuplacer Arithmetic Test |
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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. |
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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. |
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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) Take Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) for possible higher placement |
| Test | Score | Placement Options |
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200-235 | ABE 0310 Pathways to College Success/Accuplacer Prep for Math |
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236-249 | ABE 0301 ABE Pre-Algebra |
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270 – 300 OR 236 – 300 AND |
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. |
