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Contact Information:

Nassau Community College
One Education Drive
Placement Testing Center
Old College Union, Bldg. U
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-572-7780
Summer Office Hours:  Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Helpful Phone Numbers:
Admissions: 516-572-7345
Advisement: 516-572-7436
CLEP:  516-572-9947 (Cathy Allen)
ESL: 516-572-9865
Financial Aid: 516-572-7396
Lifelong Learning: 516-572-7472
Center for Students with Disabilities: 516-572-7241

Placement testing Email Address: Placementtesting@ncc.edu


Do you have sample tests that I can refer to?


For sample tests, you may use any of the following resources:

http://www.aacc.cc.md.us/testntutor/sampleplacement.html

www.mc.cc.md.us/Departments/mathrv/placement/placetest.html

www.nvctc.commnet.edu/admissions/placement.shlm

www.tmcc.edu/admissions/forms/accuplacer.pdf

www.aims.edu (click on prospective students, click on assessment, click on study guides)

www.google.com (in search box type: accuplacer practice)

www.mathmax.com

www.ncc.edu/ (click on prospective students, click on placement testing information)

www.uac.umb.edu (click on testing center services)


http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/thea/math_help.htm

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/math/placement/placetest.html

http://www.tmcc.edu/studentoutreach/testing/tests/

www.aims.edu/student/assessment/accuplacer_desc.htm

www.google.com (in search box type: accuplacer practice)

www.purplemath.com

www.mathmax.com

http://www.ncc.edu/Admissions/PlacementTestingInformation/

www.uac.umb.edu (click on testing center services)

www.mymathtest.com (diagnostic test-shows strengths and weaknesses)

For help in writing, grammar, etc. contact www.wcenter.ncc.edu

www.thatquiz.com


What should I bring with me to the test?

You will need to bring a pen, a calculator, your admission ticket and a photo ID. You may also bring a dictionary and thesaurus.

If English is not my first language, what placement test should I take?

Special testing is conducted for students whose native language is not English. Please contact Hector Fortuna in the ESL office at 516-572-9865 for ESL testing and scheduling.

Retests will only be given under the following conditions:

If you are placed in remedial Reading (RDG 001), you will be re-tested on the first day of the class. If you are placed in remedial Reading (RDG 002) you can re-test if you take a brush-up course offered through the Lifelong Learning Department of the College. There is no re-test on the first day of classes in RDG 002.

If you are placed in remedial English (ENG 001), you will be re-tested on the first day of class.

Math, however, does not offer first-day re-tests. If you are placed in remedial Math (Mat 001 or 002), you will not be re-tested on the first day of class. You can take a re-test in math if you take a brush-up course that is offered through the Lifelong Learning Department of the College.

How many times can I take a brush-up course?

You may only take a brush-up course ONCE in each specific area. All students who enroll in a brush-up course will be re-tested at the completion of the course.

Should I take a brush-up course in math before taking the placement test?

If you have not taken math for six months or more, we strongly suggest that you first take a diagnostic test in math by logging in http://www.mymathtest.com/. These tests will analyze your math skills and indicate your strengths and weaknesses. They will also suggest a study plan. This is a FREE service. You may also choose to register for a math brush-up course (CED 313) through Lifelong Learning, prior to taking the test.

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