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.