Assessment Testing

Accuplacer and Accuplacer ESL
assessment testing schedule

January 11, 2010 – May 14, 2010

(New Schedule begins May 17, 2010)

Walk-in computerized testing, Rm 2470 W. Campus

For an updated schedule, call 651-779-3352

Saturdays March 6th, April 10th, and May 8th
(9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

NO TESTING on the following dates:

Note: Students are allowed to start the test any time between the hours listed above on a space-available basis.

The Accuplacer is a standardized assessment of Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills, and Mathematics skills. The test results are used to determine appropriate course placement and improve students’ success in college.

Non-native English speakers

Students who are non-native English speakers will begin with the Accuplacer ESL test. The results will help determine if the student needs English language courses in order to be successful in college. It includes sections on Reading Comprehension, Language Usage, Sentence Meaning, and Listening. Students will also complete a writing sample and verbal interview with the ESOL advocate. If the student tests out of the English language coursework, then they will move on to the Accuplacer test.

For further information, call the ESOL Advocate at 651-747-4087 or the ESOL department at 651-747-4039.

Requirements

Students must bring a valid photo ID and social security number or Century Student ID number to take the test. Century College has mandatory placement into courses based on test results.

Practice tests and review sites

Please study the following practice test and review sites prior to testing:

Introduction to Accuplacer

College Level Math Study Guide (pdf)

Study Guide for Computerized Placement Tests (pdf)

Important information

• There is no fee to take the assessment test and no appointment is needed.
• This is an untimed test; allow 2-3 hours to take the test.
• Calculators are not allowed.
• Children are not allowed in the testing center and must not be left unattended.
• Assessment scores in Reading, Writing and ESOL are valid for six (6) semesters (tested AFTER August 23, 2007) and assessment scores in Mathematics are valid for four (4) semesters (tested AFTER August 23, 2008) following the test date (excluding summer session).
• We accept Accuplacer scores from other schools if they were taken within the last six (6) semesters (tested AFTER August 23, 2007) for Reading, Writing and ESOL and four (4) semesters (tested AFTER August 23, 2008) for Mathematics (excluding summer session).
• We accept ACT sub scores 24 and above in the reading, writing and mathematics components.
• ACT reading and writing sub scores are valid for six (6) semesters (tested AFTER August 23, 2007) and the mathematics sub score is valid for four (4) semesters (tested AFTER August 23, 2008) following the test date (excluding summer session).
• ACT and Accuplacer/Accuplacer ESL Scores are valid for Fall 10 registration if taken after August 23, 2008  for Math and August 23, 2007 for Reading, Writing and ESOL.

Retesting Information

You may re-test only once (per test section) within twelve (12) months of the first testing date regardless of where the test was administered.

College Language Proficiency Testing (Accuplacer ESL)

• Students taking the Accuplacer ESL test are required to meet with the ESOL Advocate after testing, and will also complete a writing sample and verbal interview.
• The Advocate is also available to assist bilingual and multilingual students with planning their course schedule and getting started at Century College.
• International students should apply to the college one month before they take the Accuplacer ESL test.
  For further information about student visa applications, contact
  Tom Black at 651-779-5754.

Transfer Students

• Transfer students may be exempt from all or parts of the assessment test based on previous coursework. For more information, read Century's Assessment Testing Policy and check equivalency tables at at u.select.
  IMPORTANT: If you are applying to a special program, i.e.: Nursing, Rad. Tech, the exemption requirements are different. See the special program application packet from the Admissions Office for more information.
• Transfer students must have an official transcript sent to Century College for courses to be evaluated and any exemptions made for the Assessment test.

Accommodations

Students who need accommodations due to a disability should contact the Access Center at:

• 651-779-3354 (voice)
• 651-779-3477 (voice)
• 651-773-1715 (TTY)

PLEASE NOTE: To receive accommodations, you must provide the Access Center with appropriate documentation about your disability.

Questions

Call the Assessment Office (West 2440) at:

• 651-779-3352
• 651-773-1745
• or contact Shari Olson or Ed Sapinski.

Campus maps

Assessment forms

Consent for release of assessment scores to another college (pdf)