Assessment/Testing Center-Assessments for Course Placement

Course Placement Assessment Information:

• No appointment needed, tests are offered on a walk-in basis (Click here for walk-in testing hours)
• Valid photo ID required (click here for photo ID information)
• Must have Student Information Form on file (complete online at my.maricopa.edu or in person at Admissions & Records)
• Allow at least one hour for each test (must arrive at least one hour before closing time)
• Scores are valid for two years at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges* **
• One retest per subject per year is permitted after at least a 24-hour waiting period

*ALEKS math scores are valid for only one year. Use of ALEKS has been discontinued as of February 1, 2012.
**A "Reading Exempt" score does not expire

Tests Offered:

• Accuplacer, an untimed computer based assessment which includes reading, writing, and math
• CELSA, a timed computer based assessment for students enrolling in ESL (English as a Second Language) courses

For sample questions:

• For sample questions and additional information about Accuplacer: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer
• For sample essays and more information about Writeplacer (Written Essay for English) professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/accuplacer-writeplacer-sample-essays.pdf
• For sample questions and flashcards: http://www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests
• To download a sample CELSA test (for placement into ESL courses)www.pvc.maricopa.edu/sites/default/files/assess_CELSAPractice.doc
• There's an app for that! Official Accuplacer App with interactive guide: $1.99 in the iTunes store

Other resources:

• For English as a Second Language: http://a4esl.org
• Johnston Community College Accuplacer Study Guide: www.johnstoncc.edu/pdfs/accuplacerstudyguide.pdf
• Oklahoma State University reading and math study guide links: www.osuit.edu/academics/assessment_center.php
• Accuplacer Practice: www.studyguidezone.com/accuplacertest.htm
• Online practice tests and test preparation: www.testprepreview.com
• Free online self-paced courses with instructional videos: http://education-portal.com/
• Free short instructional videos which cover a variety of topics: khanacademy.org
• Free Math Portal with lessons, worksheets, & homework help: www.mathgoodies.com
• Free Math tutorials, tools, & games: www.math.com
• Strategies & Tips for testing, anxiety, problem solving, writing, vocabulary, math, time management, critial thinking: www.studygs.net
• To download MCCCD's Student Information Guide for Assessment for Course Placement click here
• To view the MCCCD District-wide Placement Chart to see which courses you should take based on your course placement assessment scores click here