WHAT IS A PLACEMENT TEST | HOW DOES IT WORK? | SHOULD I STUDY FOR THE TEST? | GETTING AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE TEST | WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PLACEMENT TEST
WHAT IS A PLACEMENT TEST
Prior to registering for courses, an entering student must demonstrate readiness to learn the course material successfully.That's why you are being asked to take the ACCUPLACER test at NCC. An ESL test is given to students when English is not their primary language. Please call 516.572.9865 for more information or e-mail your questions to esltest@ncc.edu.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Placement Test has two components.The first is an essay. The second is an Accuplacer test. You take the ACCUPLACER test on a computer. The test instructions are easy to understand. A test administrator will always be present to help you. Although the test is administered on a computer, no previous experience with computers is necessary. However, it is advisable that you familiarize yourself with using a computer and keyboard.
Special testing is available for students with disabilities. Please contact CSD Dawn Smith at 516.572.7241.
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SHOULD I STUDY FOR THE TEST?
You cannot "pass" or "fail" the Placement Test. However, to make sure that test scores accurately represent your skill levels, you may wish to review basic concepts in reading, grammar, arithmetic and algebra before taking the Placement Test. This is what you can do:
- Reviewing a GED or SAT review book, available at local bookstores and public libraries, is helpful in refreshing your basic skills.
- You may take sample tests from our NCC Web site.
- Through the Lifelong Learning Department of NCC, the Placement Testing Office has arranged for a brush up course in Math. Math CED 313 will help students improve their arithmetic and algebra skills before attempting the Placement Test.
Please contact Lifelong Learning at 516.572.7472 for more information regarding brush up courses.
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GETTING AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE TEST
First you must submit an application for admission to the College. You should send your high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores and/or any college transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Once your application is processed you will receive a letter with a schedule of testing dates and times for you to choose from. Phone appointments will not be accepted. The Placement Testing schedule is also posted on this website.
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PLACEMENT TEST?
Placement Test scores serve as a beginning step in the advisement and registration process. After you complete your test, you will receive information in the mail indicating where and when you should go for your advisement and registration process.
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