Accuplacer and Accuplacer ESL
assessment testing
May 19 - August 22, 2008 (new schedule begins August 25)
Walk-in computerized testing, Room 2420 West Campus
For an updated scheduled, call 651-779-3352, and press option 1
Testing schedule
May 19 - August 22
| Days |
Times |
| Mondays |
8:00AM -- 5:00PM |
| Tuesdays |
8:00AM -- 6:00PM |
| Wednesdays |
8:00AM -- 5:00PM |
| Thursdays |
8:00AM -- 6:00PM |
| Fridays |
8:00AM -- 9:00AM |
Saturday, June 14, Saturday, July 19,
Saturday August 23 - 9 AM - 12 PM
NO TESTING: July 11
Note: Students are allowed to start the test any time between the hours listed above on a space available basis. The center will remain open 2 additional hours for students to complete testing.
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 may also be asked to 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 and assessment scores in Mathematics are valid for four (4) semesters following the test date (excluding summer session).
- We accept Accuplacer scores from other schools if they were taken within the last six (6) semesters for Reading, Writing and ESOL and four (4) semesters 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 and the mathematics sub score is valid for four (4) semesters following the test date (excluding summer session).
Retesting Information
You may re-test only once (per test section) within twelve (12) months of the first testing date.
College Language Proficiency Testing (Accuplacer ESL)
- Students taking the Accuplacer ESL test are required to meet with the ESOL Advocate after testing, and may be asked to 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 Herbert King at 651-773-1794.
Transfer Students
- Transfer students may be exempt from all or parts of the assessment test based on previous coursework. See the attached Century Assessment Testing Policy located in the Quick Links. See Course Applicability System (CAS) at https://mn.transfer.org/cas/ for equivalency tables.
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) or 651 779-3477 (voice) or 651-773-1715 (TTY).
Questions
Call the Assessment Office at 651-779-3352 or 651-773-1745, or contact Shari Olson or Ed Sapinski.
Assessment forms
Consent for release of assessment scores to another college (pdf)