Alternative Measures Guide (Digital)(ACC)

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High School Seniors & Recent Graduates

High School Seniors & Recent Graduates

Check to see if your GPA qualifies for placement.

Check to see if your GPA qualifies for placement.

Alternatives

Alternatives

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If you have SAT or ACT Scores

If you have SAT or ACT Scores

Check to see if your SAT/ ACT scores qualify for placement

Check to see if your SAT/ ACT scores qualify for placement

To Taking the ACCUPLACER

To Taking the ACCUPLACER

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Check to see if your GED scores qualify for placement

Check to see if your GED scores qualify for placement

If you attained your GED

If you attained your GED

Some students might be eligible to use an alternative measure for one or both of their placement requirements (English / Math) When in doubt, reach out to the testing center for guidance on placement needs

Some students might be eligible to use an alternative measure for one or both of their placement requirements (English / Math) When in doubt, reach out to the testing center for guidance on placement needs

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If you took AP Exams in High School

If you took AP Exams in High School

Check here to see if you'll receive transfer credit for your AP scores.

Check here to see if you'll receive transfer credit for your AP scores.

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Check here for transfer credit infomation

Check here for transfer credit infomation

If you already have College Credits

If you already have College Credits

AP Students

AP Tests that could serve as an English or Math Placement

If you successfully completed AP Testing for AP English or Math Courses... ... Than you may be eligible to utilize your AP Test Score for Transfer Credit, and would not need to take the ACCUPLACER in that Subject.

Where to send your AP Scores

+More Info on AP Tests ACCEPTED at AACC

GED Scores

Students who have attained their GED from July 1, 2018 - Present can utilze their GED Test Score for Placement.

The following GED Scores can be utilized for placement. Language Arts Test 165 -200 Math Test 165-200

Where to send your GED Scores

Transferring from Another College?

Things to Consider

• Official Transcript Required
• Prior Institution should be U.S. Based
• The Coursework completed must be specifically an English (usually prefixed ENG) or Math (usually prefixed MAT) course.
• To be able to use in place of ACCUPLACER for English or Math Placement
• You must have attained a C or higher in the course.
• The Course must be Credit Level (courses starting with 0 are not credit level - such as MAT 045)

Where to send your Transcript

The testing center can not analyze transcripts or determine transfer credit, please work with the records office and your advisor.

High School Transcripts

• Must have completed three full years of High School Coursework (Grades 9-11)
• Must show a Cumulative Unweighted GPA
• Must be from a U.S. Based Institution
• Must be no more than 5 years from your graduation date

GPA for Math Placement

GPA for English Placement

Where to send your Transcript

Students with SAT or ACT Scores

Take a look at the placement tables to the Right.If you are happy with your placement into the respective courses, with your SAT or ACT Scores... ... than you do not need to take the ACCUPLACER for that subject, and you should send your official scores to the Records office at AACC

AP Students

AP Tests that could serve as an English or Math Placement

If you successfully completed AP Testing for AP English or Math Coursework than you may be able use those scores for transfer credit. Please note that Math coursework needs depend on your program of study If you have questions about your math coursework needs contact your advisor.

Where to send your AP Scores

+More Info on AP Tests ACCEPTED at AACC

GED Scores

Students who have attained their GED from July 1, 2018 - Present can utilze their GED Test Score for Placement.

The following GED Scores can be utilized for placement. Language Arts Test 165 -200 Math Test 165-200 Please note- Math Placement needs vary based on your chosen program of study If you have questions regarding which math coursework you need for your major please contact your advisor

Where to send your GED Scores

Students with SAT or ACT Scores

Take a look at the placement tables to the Right.If you are happy with your placement you do not need to take ACCUPLACER. Please Note: Math placement needs differ depending on your chosen major, if you have questions about the math coursework you need contact your advisor.

High School Transcripts

• Must have completed three full years of High School Coursework (Grades 9-11)
• Must show a Cumulative Unweighted GPA
• Must be from a U.S. Based Institution
• Must be no more than 5 years from your graduation date

GPA for Math Placement

GPA for English Placement

Where to send your Transcript

Transferring from Another College?

Things to Consider

• Prior Institution should be U.S. Based
• The Coursework completed must be specifically an English (usually prefixed ENG) or Math (usually prefixed MAT) course.
• To be able to use in place of ACCUPLACER for English or Math Placement
• You must have attained a C or higher in the course.
• The Course must be Credit Level (courses starting with 0 are not credit level - such as MAT 045)

The testing center can not analyze transcripts or determine transfer credit, only the office of Records and Registration can evaluate and post teansfer credit to your AACC record.

Where to send your Transcript