Almost all Community Colleges and most four-year colleges usually require new students to take placement tests in subjects like math and English to check the academic skill levels of entering students. The college can then place each student in classes according to their level.

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What are College Placement Tests?

Preparing for Community College Placement Tests

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The ACCUPLACER is a series of tests that evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and math to help college administrators place them in courses that match their skills.

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• ACCUPLACER

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• Practice for ACCUPLACER​