- Placement Testing
- Schedule a Test
- FAQ
- Distance Testing Services
- Math Test
- English Test
- Reading Test
- Description of Testing Scores
PLACEMENT TESTING
Most degree and certificate seeking applicants to Nassau Community College are required to take a placement test prior to registering for courses. An entering student must demonstrate readiness to learn the course material successfully and that's why you're asked to take the ACCUPLACER (or Placement Test) test at NCC. For detailed information regarding Placement Test requirements please see our current College Catalog. Information about scheduling a placement test will be sent to the email address you provided on your application.
PHOTO ID is required to Test.
THE LAST PLACEMENT TEST IS AUGUST 24th.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SCHEDULE YOUR TEST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SEATING IS LIMITED.
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Students should prepare for the Accuplacer test as they would any other exam so that they are accurately placed in a class that is appropriate for their academic skills.
For Accuplacer sample questions, please click here.
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After you have applied, paid the application fee, and submitted your transcript(s), you are eligible to schedule a placement test.
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Can I be waived from a placement test?
Exemptions to the various sections of the placement test are possible if you meet the following criteria.
English Placement Test Waiver and enrollment into ENG 100
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- A NYS English Language Arts Regents Score from 79-84 and no developmental Reading placement
English Placement Test Waiver and enrollment into ENG 101
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- A NYS English Regents score of 85 or higher taken within 4 years of application to NCC or
- A 3 or higher on the AP English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition (college credit awarded for ENG 101 or ENG 102 depending on test) or
- A 4 or higher in the International Baccalaureate English Exam in English (higher level) or
- A 540 or higher on the SAT Writing Exam or
- A 23 on the ACT English
Reading Placement Test Waiver
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- A SAT Critical Reading Score of 500 or higher and a NYS English Regents Score of 82 or higher taken within 4 years of application to NCC or
- An ACT Reading Score of 21 and a NYS English Regents Score of 82 or better taken within 4 years of application to NCC or
- A 3 or higher on the AP English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition or
- A 4 or higher in the International Baccalaureate English Exam in English (higher level) or
- A 540 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading or
- A 23 on the ACT Reading
Math Placement Test Waiver
Special Testing Accommodations
Special testing is available for students with disabilities. If you have a learning, physical, psychological, hearing, visual and/or medical disability and need special assistance or accommodations please contact the Center for Students with Disabilities for more information.
ESL Information
When English is not a student's primary language, then an ESL test is given. For more information regarding ESL Placement Testing, please e-mail your questions to Hector Fortuna at esltest@ncc.edu or call 516.573.0172 or 516.573.0171
