About the ACCUPLACER
The ACCUPLACER placement is an un-timed, computerized test that assists colleges to evaluate skill levels and place students into appropriate courses. The ACCUPLACER tests Reading, Writing and Math skills. A placement score report will be available to the student and includes placement information regarding what courses you should take in order to be successful.
Sample questions are available on the ACCUPLACER website.
For more information and test preparation, please click here.
PLACEMENT GUIDE FOR OCU’S MATH SEQUENCE
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MATH ACT STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT
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MATH SAT STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT |
MATH ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION FOR PLACEMENT |
MATH ACCUPLACER CLASSIC STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT |
CCP ADVISING OF PLACEMENT |
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT FOR MATH ELECTIVE |
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MATH ACT 12-16 |
MATH SAT 300-450 |
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ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA MATH SCORE: BELOW 57 |
NO COLLEGE MATH COURSES Self pay only |
Student must take SI090 Fundamentals of Mathematics |
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MATH ACT 17-18 |
MATH SAT 460-500 |
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ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA MATH SCORE 57+ |
NO COLLEGE MATH COURSES Self pay only |
Recommended SI092 Intro to Math Systems (prior to S1125) or SI096 Beginning Algebra (prior to S1131) or S1097 Quantitative Literacy as prerequisites for a credit-earning math elective. |
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MATH ACT 19-21 |
MATH SAT 510-530 |
NEXT GENERATION Quantitative Resoning, Algebra & Statistics: SCORE: 263+ |
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA MATH SCORE 108 OR COLLEGE LEVEL MATH SCORE: 55+ |
SI131 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: Self-pay only SI125 QUANTITATIVE REASONING SI141 STATISTICS & ANALYSIS |
SI125 Quantitative Reasoning OR SI131 Intermediate Algebra |
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MATH ACT 22-23 |
MATH SAT 540-560 |
NEXT GENERATION Advanced Algebra & Functions SCORE: 263+ |
COLLEGE LEVEL MATH SCORE 63+ |
SI152 COLLEGE ALGEBRA ALLOWED
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Recommended SI152 College Algebra
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MATH ACT 24+ |
MATH SAT 570+ |
NEXT GENERATION Advanced Algebra & Functions SCORE:276+ |
COLLEGE LEVEL MATH SCORE 70+ |
SI226 CALCULUS I ALLOWED |
Recommended SI226 Calculus I |
*CCP STUDENTS WHO TEST DOWN INTO PRE-ALGEBRA CANNOT TAKE A COLLEGE MATH COURSE. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO TAKE THE ACCUPLACER TEST AGAIN OR PROVIDE AN ACT SCORE OF 19 OR HIGHER IN MATH. NO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PREREQUISITES ARE REQUIRED FOR COURSEWORK.
**TRADITIONAL STUDENTS MAY REGISTER FOR CALCULUS COURSE WITH AN ACCUPLACER CLASSIC SCORE OF 70 CLM OR NEXT GENERATION SCORE OF 276, AND WITH INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.
Note: Students with a Math ACT score of 16 or lower must take SI099, Fundamentals of Mathematics, offered Spring semester. This course is a prerequisite to any other math elective if the student’s math ACT is 16 or lower. Even for upperclassmen, please make sure you check their ACT score before registering them for a math course.
PLACEMENT GUIDE FOR OCU’S COMPOSITION SEQUENCE
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ENGLISH ACT STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT
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ENGLISH SAT STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT
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ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION WRITING STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT |
ACCUPLACER CLASSIC ENGLISH SENTENCE SKILLS STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT |
CCP ADVISING OF PLACEMENT |
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT |
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ENGLISH ACT 1-14 |
EVIDENCE BASED READING AND WRITING SAT SCORE BELOW 310 |
NEXT GENERATION WRITING BELOW SCORE OF 263 |
ENGLISH SENTENCE SKILLS SCORE OF: 1-53 |
NO COLLEGE COMPOSITION COURSES. STUDENT SHOULD REMAIN IN H.S. ENGLISH TRACK TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE. |
MUST TAKE LA-099* (3 HRS) OF BASIC WRITING LAB AND COMPOSITION I AND II CONCURRENTLY. |
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ENGLISH ACT 15-16 |
EVIDENCE BASED READING AND WRITING SAT SCORE BELOW 310 |
NEXT GENERATION WRITING BELOW SCORE OF: 263 |
ENGLISH SENTENCE SKILLS SCORE OF: 54-87 |
NO COLLEGE COMPOSITION COURSES. STUDENT SHOULD REMAIN IN H.S. ENGLISH TRACK TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE. |
MUST TAKE LA-097* (1 HR) OF BASIC WRITING LAB AND COMPOSITION I AND II CONCURRENTLY. |
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ENGLISH ACT 17+ |
EVIDENCE BASED READING AND WRITING SAT SCORE OF 310+ |
NEXT GENERATION SCORE OF 263+ |
ENGLISH SENTENCE SKILLS SCORE OF 88+ |
COMPOSITION I, II ALLOWED |
NO REMEDIAL WRITING COURSE NEEDED. |
LA-097 AND LA-099 BASIC WRITING LAB (1 HR, 3 HRS) COURSE CREDITS ARE REMEDIAL CREDITS AND DO NOT COUNT TOWARD GRADUATION. CCP STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE THESE COURSES.
PLACEMENT GUIDE FOR PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
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ACT STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT
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SAT (2016) STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT
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ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION READING STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT
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ACCUPLACER CLASSIC READING COMPREHENSION STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT |
CCP ADVISING OF PLACEMENT |
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT |
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COMPOSITE ACT 5-15 |
SAT BELOW SCORE OF 990 |
NEXT GENERATION READING BELOW SCORE OF: 250 |
CLASSIC READING COMPREHENSION BELOW SCORE OF: 80
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NO ACCEPTANCE, STUDENTS MAY RETAKE TEST FOR PLACEMENT |
TUTORING RESOURCES AVAILABLE |
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COMPOSITE ACT 16-18 |
SAT BELOW SCORE OF 990 |
NEXT GENERATION READING BELOW SCORE OF: 250 |
CLASSIC READING COMPREHENSION BELOW SCORE OF: 80 |
NO ACCEPTANCE, STUDENTS MAY RETAKE TEST FOR PLACEMENT |
TUTORING RESOURCES AVAILABLE |
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COMPOSITE ACT 19+ |
SAT 990 |
NEXT GENERATION READING SCORE OF 250+ |
CLASSIC READING COMPREHENSION SCORE OF: 80+ |
REGULAR ACCEPTANCE |
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**ACCUPLACER Testing appointments can be made by contacting the Trailblazer Academy Office, or registering through using the form below.
Please use the form below to register to take the ACCUPLACER Placement Exam.
