Placement Testing (Accuplacer)

Placement Testing (Accuplacer)

 

Before taking the college placement test, students should complete an online Admissions Application.

Online Admissions Application
Before taking the college placement test, students should complete an online admission’s application by going to https://apply.camdencc.edu. You will need to Create Your Account and then Apply to Camden County College.


Test Information

  • Most students are required to take the placement test before enrolling in classes. The test is designed to measure skills in English and mathematics. The scores are used to determine the most appropriate course placement for each student. Some students may place into college level courses, and some students may need to enroll in developmental classes.

 

  • The test consists of an essay, reading and mathematics. The essay is timed at 50 minutes, and the reading and math are multiple choice format tests which are un-timed.

 

  • The ESL test consists of an essay, reading and listening. The essay is timed at 30 minutes, and the reading and listening are multiple choice format tests which are un-timed.

 

  • Before taking the test, students should read the test description and complete the sample tests that are provided using the links below.

 

Link to Description of the Test

Link to Accuplacer Sample Questions


Test Exemptions

(Only official documentation will be accepted).

 

Exemptions from one or more sections of the College Placement Test may apply to:

 

·         Students who have taken the Accuplacer or Compass test at another college within the last three years. 

·         Students who have successfully completed a college-credit English Composition and/or mathematics course at a regionally accredited college.

·         Students entering the English as a Second Language (ESL) program who have taken the ESL placement exam and the College Placement Test for mathematics.

·         Students enrolled in any of the Automotive Certificate programs.

·         Students enrolled in the Dental Assisting Certificate Program do not have to take the math portion of the test.

·         Students who scored 530 or higher on the SAT Mathematics and/or 540 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading within the last three years.

·         Students who have met the Camden County College requirements for (AP) Advanced Placement or CLEP in English or mathematics.

 

SAT Score Information

 

·         If you took the SAT and scored 530 or higher in Mathematics and/or *540 or higher in Critical Reading, you are exempt from taking that portion of the College placement test. You must turn in an official score report to the College Testing Center.  Scores are good for three years.

 

College Board SAT Score Reports

If you have not already requested an official score report from the College Board, you can do so by following these steps:

1.      Go online to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/.

2.      Type in your user name and password.

3.      Request that the transcript be sent to Camden County College (2121).

 

If you are not registered online or you do not remember your password, you may call the College Board at (866) 756-7346 and request that an official report be mailed to Camden County College.

 

If you would like a copy for your personal files, you may also download an unofficial score report at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/.

 

Test Results

  • Students will be given a score report with their math placement on the day of the test. The essay and reading scores and placements will not be available until 5 business days after the test date.
  • Results cannot be discussed over the phone because of the confidential nature of testing.
  • After 5 business days, the scores and placements will be posted in the College database.
  • The student may visit the Advising office during walk-in hours to discuss test results and next steps.
  • The Advising telephone number is printed on the score report that student receives after testing.

 

Test Center rules  

  • During testing, all personal items must be stored underneath the desk.
  • All cell phones and Blue Tooth earpieces must be turned off and stored away. Cell phones CANNOT be on the desk at any time.
  • Personal stereo headphones must be removed and stored away.
  • Personal calculators and dictionaries are not permitted and must be stored away.
  • No food or drink is permitted in the Testing Center.
  • Hats and hoods must be removed while testing.
  • Students will be given scratch paper by the proctor. No scratch paper can be removed from the Testing Center. Removing scratch paper is considered misconduct.

 

Retesting

 

First Retest (Second Test Administration)

 

  • There is a minimum 2-week wait period between the original test date and second test administration.
  • There is no charge for the 2nd attempt.
  • After the 2-week wait period, students must submit a completed copy of the "Sample Placement Test" which is available on the College's website. http://www.camdencc.edu/Testing/

 

Second Retest (Third Test Administration)

 

  • There is a 30 day wait period between the retest and 3rd test administration.
  • The student must meet with an advisor for a referral to test a 3rd time.
  • If the student is granted permission to test again, the student must pay $5 to the Business Office for each section of the test, up to a maximum of $15.

The students must bring the advisor referral form and proof of payment to the Testing Center along with a completed "Sample Placement Test" before they can be tested.

 

ATB Testing

ATB testing can only be done at the Blackwood and Camden City Testing Centers during regular walk-in hours.

The student must meet or exceed the minimum scores on each of the threetests in a single test session.Students who do not meet or exceed the required scores must retake the entire test again in one test administration.Within any 3 month period, a student may be permitted to take an initial test and one retest.

There must be a 2 week waiting period between the initial test and retest. If the student does not pass the retest, he/she must wait 3 months from the date of the initial test before testing again. 

Special Arrangements for Students with Disabilities

Anyone with a learning or physical disability that would prevent him or her from taking the test under standard conditions may inquire about special accommodations by calling the Disability Services Department at (856) 227-7200, ext.4430 or contacting the director at jkinzy@camdencc.edu. Students who are hearing impaired may call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4255 (voice) or email at kearp@camdencc.edu to discuss options for test accommodations.

 

All requests for accommodations will be evaluated on a case by case basis, on their own merit.

Allowable accommodations will vary depending on the test instrument, and may not include assistance that would interfere with the express intent of the instrument in measuring student learning or skill. For example, the Accuplacer arithmetic test is designed to measure the "ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and to solve problems that involve fundamental arithmetic concepts." For this reason a request for hand held calculators will not be honored by Camden County College for use during this test.

 

Please contact the Testing Center at (856) 227-7200 ext. 4710 or dmcbride@camdencc.edu  if you have any questions.