ACCUPLACER
Students Required to Test
All non-exempt, degree-seeking, first-time-in-college, college-credit and certificate-seeking students whose degree or certificate program is 12 or more credits must take the PERT. Such students may not register for any credit course at Seminole State until they have a set of complete scores on file.
This includes student in the following groups:
- All students seeking Dual Enrollment.
- All students who cannot provide official ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER/CPT or PERT official scores or scores on an official transcript by the date of their advising appointment/session must take the PERT.
All Seminole State students who studied ESOL in high school or studied part of high school in a country where English is not the only official language are required to:
- Complete a timed writing sample for possible placement into English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in addition to having college-ready PERT, ACT or SAT scores.
- Complete the Level of English Proficiency (LOEP) test in addition to completing the timed writing sample if PERT, ACT or SAT scores are not college-ready.
- Score at LOEP EAP Intermediate (EAP 400) level to take the PERT math test.
- Complete the EAP sequence without a retake of PERT/LOEP after starting the sequence (Students may retake PERT/LOEP and Writing sample after two year's absence from sequence for advancement purposes).
ACCUPLACER Placement Scores
Note: To place in ENC 1101 (English I), you must score equal to or better than an 83 on both the Reading Skills and the Sentence Skills portions of the ACCUPLACER/CPT.
Required developmental writing and reading courses (or required EAP courses, if applicable) must be completed prior to entering English I and/or any Gordon Rule course(s).
| Subtest | Score | ACCUPLACER Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Skills Score | 82 or below | PERT required |
| > 83 | No developmental reading required | |
| Sentence Skills Score | 82 or below | PERT required |
| > 83 | No developmental writing required. |
| Subtest | Score | ACCUPLACER Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Algebra Score | ||
| 71 or below | PERT required | |
| 72 - 120 | Use College Level Math (CLM) score below. If no CLM, then MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra, or MAT 1100: Mathematical Understanding and Applications | |
| College Level Math Skills Score | 20 - 39 | MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra, or MAT 1100: Mathematical Understanding and Applications |
| 40 - 62 | MAC 1105: College Algebra, or MGF 1106: College Mathematics, or MGF 1107: Liberal Arts Math, or STA 2023: Statistical Methods | |
| 63 - 96 | MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra, or MAC 1114: Trigonometry, or MAC 2233: Concepts of Calculus | |
| Recommended score of 70 for MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry | ||
| 70-96 | MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| 97-120 | MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus |
ACCUPLACER Practice Tests
Use the following links to brush up on your skills before taking the ACCUPLACER:
Additional Questions
Placement test are offered on a walk-in basis at any Seminole State Assessment and Testing Center for non-Seminole State students. Please click your preferred testing location for exam hours:
- Altamonte Springs Campus
- Heathrow Campus
- Oviedo Campus
- Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
Download the refresh materials for more information about test offered at the Seminole State testing centers. The Academic Success Center offers additional refresh resources for Seminole State students.
- For Seminole State students: $10*
- Test retakes for non-Seminole State students (partial or complete tests): $25*
For more information on the ACCUPLACER exam:
- Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Speak with your high school or Seminole State academic counselor.
- Call the Assessment and Testing Center at 407.708.2020.
Examination Day Reminders
- Prior to taking any examination, you will need to present a current, valid and original photo ID with a signature (e.g., passport, driver’s license, high school ID or state-issued ID card).
- If your photo ID does not include a signature, a second ID is required with your name and signature (e.g., Social Security card, voter registration card, credit card or debit card).
- The PERT is administered on a computer. Paper and pencil will be provided for the math portion so you can work out your answers.
Contact
Assessment and Testing Center
407.708.2020
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