Yes, a Tartan ID card or a State/Government Issued ID is required for placement testing.

• All new degree seeking and certificate students. • Transfer students who do not have transfer credits in English or math from their previous school(s). • Transient students who want to take English or math. • Any student who has not tested in the past two years or transferred college level courses.

ACCUPLACER asks a fixed number of questions in each area of the test. There are 20 questions each in the Writing (Sentence Skills) and Reading, 17 questions in Arithmetic, 12 questions in Elementary Algebra and 20 questions in College Level Math.

Allow approximately two hours to complete the entire test. Remember, ACCUPLACER is not timed, so individuals may work at their own pace and are encouraged to take their time. Breaks from testing are permitted and encouraged.

No, the test is given individually on a first come, first served basis. Arrive at least three hours before closing time to complete the entire test. However, if you are bringing a group for testing, please contact the Testing Center Coordinator at (937) 512-2618 to schedule a date and time.

Students need to know their Social Security number. Use of calculators, cellular devices, dictionaries, notes, textbooks, or any other reference/resource materials is not permitted.

ACCUPLACER is designed for individuals with little or no computer experience. A testing proctor is available to assist students in getting started.

Students must complete placement testing before meeting with their academic advisor and prior to registering for classes. Remember, the earlier in the quarter students register the better the selection of classes.

Each test is adaptive. This means that the computer automatically determines which questions are presented to each individual based on their responses to prior questions. This technique selects just the right questions to ask without being too easy or too difficult. Each test is untimed so the individual can give each question as much thought as needed. However, once the answer has been selected and confirmed, there is no going back to that question.

YES! Reviewing is an excellent way to refresh basic math, reading, and writing skills. Many students find SAT or GED review books helpful. These and other review materials are available in the library. Sinclair Community College also offers the services of the Academic Resource Center (ARC) where computer based instruction is available for non-registered new students. ARC services are intended to refresh and improve skills in English, math and reading. A practice test is also available at http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm.

Results will be provided upon completion of the test along with information about the next steps required in order to register for classes. Students will be asked to keep their placement test results for the meeting with their academic advisor. The academic advisor will explain the test results and make recommendations based on the test scores and selected major.

Students may retake the placement test for writing, reading, and math once per calendar year for a $15.00 fee. Students who wish to retest must wait 24 hours between the original and the retest. The most recent scores are valid for two years.

In keeping with campus policy, children are not permitted in the Testing Center nor are they permitted to be left unattended in the lobby.