Placement Testing
What is the Test
Who Must Take the Test
When Can It Be Taken
What To Do
Before and After the Test
How Long Are
Placement Results Valid
Can the Test be Retaken
IVCC's ACT Policies
Placement Testing
Review
What is the Test?
Required tests in reading, writing, and math.
Currently the test consists of:
** a
sentence skills test, and the possibility of a written essay
** a vocabulary and reading comprehension skills tests
** a math test.
Who Must Take the Test?
All first-time, full-time students. Additionally, any student who wants to take a writing or math course.
When Can It Be Taken?
Placement
Testing Hours:
Call the Assessment Center at (815) 224-0542 to
schedule an appointment. Allow 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours for the test.
Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 AM
Wednesday and Thursday at 4 PM
Check in for the Placement Test starts 15 minutes
before test time.
What Do You Do Before and After the Test?
Before:
1. Fill out an
application.
2. Send
the application and an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office.
3. Apply for Financial
Aid/Scholarships.
After:
1. Meet with a
counselor.
2.
Register for classes.
3. Pay tuition and fees.
4. Attend
the Preview: an introduction to the staff, layout, classes, and
activities of IVCC.
How Long Are Placement Results Valid?
Placement results from IVCC or any other college are not valid after a 2 year period, unless a student has successfully completed coursework in the particular subject.
Can the Test be Retaken?
Request for Retake forms may be obtained in the Assessment Center in E-215 or by calling (815) 224-0542.
IVCC Placement Retest Policy and Fees
I took the ACT - Do I still have to take the IVCC Placement Test?
IVCC will accept ACT scores that are submitted to the admissions office directly from ACT or on an official High School Transcript.
| English ACT sub-score of 22 or higher | ENG 1001/1205 |
| Reading ACT sub-score of 23 or higher | Reading Requirement is Waived |
| Math ACT sub-score of 24 or higher | MTH 1000, 1003, 1008, 1009, 1010*** |
***Students who want or need to take a higher math course will need to take the IVCC Placement test.
Need a Little Practice Before the Test?
Each link has a list of suggested web sites that will assist you in refreshing your academic skills. For additional web sites and links to a large amount of ACCUPLACER practice tests, go to www.google.com and type 'ACCUPLACER practice' in the text box.
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What to expect from the ACCUPLACER Test
Brochure on IVCC Placement Test
IVCC
ACCUPLACER Student Guide
Math Sites for
Placement Test Review
English
Sites for Placement Test Review
Printable English Review
Reading
Sites for Placement Test Review
Printable
Reading Review