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.
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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 STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT |
COMPASS ALGEBRA SCORES |
CCP ADVISING OF PLACEMENT |
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT FOR MATH ELECTIVE |
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MATH ACT 12-16 |
MATH SAT 300-450 |
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA MATH SCORE BELOW 57 |
SCORE OF 1-35 |
NO COLLEGE MATH COURSES Self pay only |
Student must take SI099 Fundamentals of Mathematics |
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MATH ACT 17-18 |
MATH SAT 460-500 |
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA MATH SCORE 57 |
SCORE OF 36-41 |
NO COLLEGE MATH COURSES Self pay only |
Recommended SI092 Intro to Math Systems or SI096 Beginning Algebra |
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MATH ACT 19-21 |
MATH SAT 510-530 |
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA MATH SCORE 108 OR COLLEGE LEVEL MATH SCORE: 55 OR NEXT GENERATION Quantitative Resoning, Algebra & Statistics: SCORE: 263 |
SCORE OF 36-41 |
ALLOWED: SI131 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, SI125 QUANTITATIVE REASONING SI141 STATISTICS & ANALYSIS |
Recommended SI131 Intermediate Algebra OR SI125 Quantitative Reasoning OR SI141 Statistics and Analysis |
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MATH ACT 22-23 |
MATH SAT 540-560 |
COLLEGE LEVEL MATH SCORE 63 OR NEXT GENERATION Advanced Algebra & Functions SCORE: 263 |
SCORE OF 42+ |
SI152 COLLEGE ALGEBRA ALLOWED
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Recommended SI152 College Algebra
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MATH ACT 24 |
MATH SAT 570+ |
COLLEGE LEVEL MATH SCORE 70 OR NEXT GENERATION Advanced Algebra & Functions SCORE:276 |
SCORE OF 66+ |
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 MATH COURSEWORK.
**TRADITIONAL STUDENTS MAY REGISTER FOR CALCULUS COURSE WITH A COMPASS SCORE OF 66, OR ACCUPLACER SCORE OF 70 CLM, OR NEXT GENERATION SCORE OF 276 AND WITH INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION. CCP STUDENTS MAY REGISTER FOR CALCULUS COURSE PENDING H.S. COMPLETION OF ALGEBRA 1, 2 AND 3 OR H.S. CALCULUS OR COLLEGE ALGEBRA. 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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ENGLISH ACCUPLACER STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT |
COMPASS SCORES (WRITING SKILLS DIAGNOSTIC TEST) |
CCP ADVISING OF PLACEMENT |
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT |
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ENGLISH ACT 1-14 |
EVIDENCE BASED READING AND WRITING SAT SCORE BELOW 310 |
ENGLISH SENTENCE SKILLS SCORE OF 1-53 |
SCORE OF 1-40 |
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 |
ENGLISH SENTENCE SKILLS SCORE OF 54-87 |
SCORE OF 41-60 |
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+ |
ENGLISH SENTENCE SKILLS SCORE OF 88 + OR NEXT GENERATION SCORE OF 263+ |
SCORE OF 61+ |
COMP 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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READING ACCUPLACER STANDARD FOR PLACEMENT
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COMPASS SCORES (READING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST) |
CCP ADVISING OF PLACEMENT |
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT |
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COMPOSITE ACT 5-15 |
SAT BELOW SCORE OF 990 |
READING ACCUPLACER BELOW SCORE OF 80 |
SCORE OF 1-69 |
NO ACCEPTANCE, STUDENTS MAY RETAKE TEST FOR PLACEMENT |
TUTORING RESOURCES AVAILABLE |
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COMPOSITE ACT 16-18 |
SAT BELOW SCORE OF 990 |
READING ACCUPLACER BELOW SCORE OF 80 |
SCORE OF 69-79 |
NO ACCEPTANCE, STUDENTS MAY RETAKE TEST FOR PLACEMENT |
TUTORING RESOURCES AVAILABLE |
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COMPOSITE ACT 19+ |
SAT 990 |
READING ACCUPLACER SCORE 80 OR NEXT GENERATION SCORE OF 250+ |
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.