What Placement Test Do I Need To Register For

ACCUPLACER Placement Testing

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To schedule an engagement for the placement exam delight call 203-285-2217 or 203-285-2519.

Delight note our placement policy has changed. Students are able to employ multiple measures to determine their higher placement in math and English language. Our Placement Policy can be plant here.

What is an ACCUPLACER Placement Examination?

Placement testing helps identify your academic your academic strengths and needs in math, English, and reading. Information technology is a tool for placement that can be as a standalone measure or in conjunction with others measures equally multiple measure of placement. The test is non timed, but usually takes 2 ½ hours to consummate. After testing you run across with an academic counselor, and the results are used to select the appropriate courses based on your current level of availability. If special testing accommodations are required, contact the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at 203-285-2231.

Who must have a Placement Test?

If you cannot study your GPA ( From a High School in the United states of america)
If English is your 2nd Language
If you graduated from High School more than five years agone.
If y'all are recommended by an academic advisor

Is there a fee for the test?

No fee for the examination.

What if English is not my first language?

At that place is a special ESL exam for students whose first language is not English. The ESL tests include Reading Skills, Sentence Meaning and Language Usage. The ESL tests will mensurate your linguistic communication skills to see if you need additional help with the English linguistic communication or if y'all are ready for regular college-level courses.

Tin can I retake the placement test?

Students who identify into developmental courses may exist eligible for Gratuitous English and/or math refresher "Boot Camp" for students wishing to refresh their basic skills and improve their ACCUPLACER scores. Attending a Boot Camp volition provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with the Gateway campus, review their basic math and English skills, and build confidence. After successfully completing the Kick Camp, students may retake the ACCUPLACER examination and possibly identify into a higher level class, thereby savingTIME and MONEY. Boot Camps are for students who are motivated, difficult-working, and able to commit to attending all sessions of the program.

How can I prepare for the test?

Earlier scheduling your appointment to take the placement test, information technology is strongly recommended that you set by reviewing the textile and taking practice tests.

Below are links to help you ready:

ACCUPLACER Website

How do I register for the Placement test?

by contacting the Center for Educational Services (CES) at 203-285-2519 or 203 285-2217

You will need your school ID number in social club to register for an appointment.

Click Hither to view the View the current Accuplacer Schedule

What do I need for my Appointment?

Students must bring theirBanner Student ID number to the test session. Students will be also asked to prove anacceptable form of ID from the list beneath with the name and photo hands recognizable both before and after the test.

Higher ID
Current driver'south license
Current passport
High Schoolhouse ID
Naturalization card
Country issued ID
Tribal ID

Where does the Placement examination take place?

At the Center for Educational Services (CES) - Room S205

Placement Re-Testing Policy

Students wishing to register for courses beyond the Placement Test recommendation (ACCUPLACER) must become faculty approving from the Math and/or English language Section. The department may elect to administrate a local placement assessment. Kinesthesia may then recommend a placement in a course consistent with the local test results. Students who wish to further challenge the placement issue may request this from the department chairperson, or the Dean of Students in the absence of the section chair. Students are responsible for providing relevant details supporting their case for the waiver of placement. The Dean of Students may authorize re-testing with the ACCUPLACER. Retesting will be scheduled at a fourth dimension allotted by the placement coordinator, which will not displace first-fourth dimension test takers. Academic support strategies are arranged for students with diverse disabilities through the office of Student Disability Services.

*Please note that children are not permitted in the Middle for Educational Services (CES)