Placement Testing
Prior to registering for courses, most first-time students are required to take placement tests to assess their skill levels in reading, writing, and math. As these are the building-blocks of education, your performance in these areas will effect other areas of study.
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See if you may be exempt from placement testing.
Specific circumstances may exempt you from placement testing. See if you qualify.
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Prepare for the placement test.
Learn about placement testing content and how you can prepare.
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Interpret your results.
Once you take your placement test and have your results, learn what your scores mean.
Accommodations for a Disability
If you have a disability or temporary disabling condition that will prevent you from performing well under standard test conditions, please call 724.431.4606 for information on testing accommodations.