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Accuplacer - Assessment Testing

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*** Any student admitted into a program at Manchester Community College will be required to take placement tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Students who are not applying to a program are still encouraged to take the test to meet course prerequisites as well as maximize opportunities for success. ***

Assessment / Placement Testing - The goal of assessment testing is to identify areas of strength and weakness so that appropriate course placements can be made. MCC uses Accuplacer, which was developed by the College Board. Any Student admitted into a program will be required to take placement tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

The purpose of Accuplacer tests is to provide you with useful information about your academic skills in the above areas. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course selection. Students who are not applying to a program are still encouraged to take the test to meet course prerequisites as well as maximize opportunities for success.

You can not "pass" or "fail" the placement tests, but it is very important that you do your very best on these tests so that you will have an accurate measure of your academic skills.

*** Please note: Any student that has taken an Accuplacer and has scores that are more than three years old must take the placement test again. If you have any questions please review the Academic Catalog . ***

If you are an online student and need to take the Accuplacer at another location/site please fill out the Accuplacer Remote Testing Form .

An Accuplacer test can be started between the following times at the Manchester campus in CAPS:

• Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
• Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Saturday, 10 am - 1:30 pm

• Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Friday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

The Course Placement Test may be taken on a drop-in basis. See above for available times to take the test.

1. The test takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
2. The cost of taking the Accuplacer is $20.
3. Payment will be taken at the Bursar's Office.
4. Please show the receipt to CAPS staff at the time you plan to take the test.
5. Bring two forms of ID including a picture ID (such as a driver's license) to the assessment.

Accuplacer Testing Form

Accuplacer Remote Testing Form
(for students who need to take the Accuplacer at another site or college)

Ability to Benefit

Accuplacer Practice

For more information on Accuplacer visit:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer

For information about the College Board visit:
http://www.collegeboard.com/about

Still have questions about Accuplacer?
Contact CAPS at (603) 668-6706 ext. 314 or email ManchesterCAPS@ccsnh.edu.

CLEP Exam

Manchester Community College is also a College Level Exam Program (CLEP) testing center. CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the United States today, helping students of a wide range of ages earn credit for what they already know, regardless of how that knowledge was acquired. By receiving a satisfactory score, students can earn from 3 to 12 college credits toward a college degree for each CLEP exam taken, depending on the exam subject and the policy of the college or university.

College Board Information about CLEP

CLEP Testing Centers

CLEP tests are now given during the following hours on a space-available basis:

• Tuesdays from 12:30 - 4 pm
• Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 8:30 am - 1 pm

Please bring 2 picture IDs with you on the day of the exam. The administrative fee for taking CLEP is $15, made payable to "Manchester Community College". The cost of the CLEP test is $72, payable by check or credit card to CLEP.

To schedule an appointment for a CLEP exam, please contact:

Donna Dooley
Counselor
(603) 668-6706 ext. 329
ddooley@ccsnh.edu

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For help with Choices contact:

Meg Hamm
Counselor/Career Specialist
(603) 668-6706 ext 294
mhamm@ccsnh.edu