The ACCUPLACER is used to measure a student’s readiness for college level courses. It is a computerized assessment of skills in Math, Reading, and Writing. It is a tool the College uses to help enroll students in the classes that correspond to individual skill levels.
ACCUPLACER College Board Website
At Bevill State Community College, there are only three aspects of ACCUPLACER utilized:
At Bevill State Community College, there are only three aspects of ACCUPLACER utilized:
https://www.bscc.edu/students/testing
Bevill State Community College Testing
Appointments are required for all testing. Please contact the Testing Coordinator on the campus you plan to attend.
FAYETTE & HAMILTON CAMPUSES
Abby Parker -- Abby.Parker@bscc.edu -- 1-800-648-3271, Ext 5102
JASPER & SUMITON CAMPUSES
Sara Murray -- Sara.Murray@bscc.edu -- 1-800-648-3271, Ext 5901
PICKENS COUNTY EDUCATION CENTER
Stephanie Barry -- Stephanie.Barry@bscc.edu -- 1-800-648-3271, Ext. 5635
Bevill State Community College ACCUPLACER Retest Policy: Although institutions are able to set their own retest policies, the College Board recommends that a student who does not achieve a placement score on the initial test be given a chance to retest in two weeks (14 days) from their initial test date. Before the retest date, advise the students to spend concentrated time on each test subject. It is recommended that students allow for at least one week of practice for each test subject. In addition to the available practice materials, encourage students to review the test descriptions found on the ACCUPLACER website to further enhance their understanding of what to expect on the test. A student who does not achieve the desired course placement score after the second test may test for the third time three months (90 days) after their first retest. This is because students who continually fail to meet an institution’s placement requirements should be given more time to focus on improving their score by identifying possible areas for improvement. A student who does not achieve the desired course placement score after the third test may retest four weeks (30 days) from the third test. This applies to subsequent retests.
All ACCUPLACER tests use a multiple-choice format except for WritePlacer®, which is an essay test. There’s no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best to demonstrate your skills.
ACCUPLACER uses the latest computer-adaptive technology, which means the questions you see are based on your skill level. Your response to each question determines the difficulty level of the next question, so it’s important to give each question as much thought as you can before selecting your answer.
Remember: No one passes or fails ACCUPLACER tests, but it’s important to complete the test using your best effort, so you can get an accurate measure of your academic skills and be placed in the appropriate course.
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU PREPARE
ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App
This free app features practice tests in each test subject. It is accessible from most devices with internet access, and will help you become familiar with the content and format of the ACCUPLACER test questions. Create an account using any email address. Includes “Learn as you go” tests with explanations of the correct or incorrect responses as well as sample tests similar to the real thing, so you’ll know ahead of time what your experience will be like on test day.
Accuplacer Practice from The College Board
The College Board offers a number of free study resources for the Accuplacer test, including a free app, sample questions, and sample essays.
Mometrix Accuplacer Sample Tests
Mometrix provides some free sample test questions as well as the opportunity to purchase full practice tests. You do not need to purchase anything to use the free sample tests but will be asked to pay if you want to upgrade to the full practice test.
Free Study Guides for Accuplacer
Free study guides for the ACCUPLACER test provide review of the concepts needed to do well on the test the first time! Whether you need to brush up on reading, math, or sentence skills, (or even all of them!) these practice tests and study guides for the ACCUPLACER test will help you do well and not waste time in a class that’s below your skill level!
Free Flashcards for the ACCUPLACER Test
Pressed for time? Free flashcards for the ACCUPLACER test can quickly help identify which areas you should focus your energy on when preparing for test day. Whether you are using them alone or in tandem with practice test and study guides, these flashcards are a quick, fun way to help you prepare for the test day—and do well the first time!
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