Complete an SVCC Student Information Form Complete an SVCC Student Information Form and obtain your SVCC Student ID Number.
Forms are available at the College and on the College website at svcc.edu/apply.
Determine Placement: Meet with an Admissions Specialist or Academic Advisor to discuss placement testing
requirements. Course placement for English and math is determined through multiple
valid measures including: ACT scores, SAT scores, GED Scores, High School transcripts
and/or College Transcripts; send official transcripts to Admissions & Records. Accuplacer
placement test scores are used if the above are not available, valid, or student is
attempting to improve placement options.
Prepare Create an account at https://practice.accuplacer.org/register to access FREE practice tests and sample math, reading comprehension questions, and
English writing prompts. Additional Study Resources can be accessed on our Study Aids page.
Accuplacer Math The ACCUPLACER Math placement consists of 20 computer-adaptive, multiple-choice questions.
Question difficulty adjusts based on each response, so careful selection is important.
There are three exams, increasing in difficulty:
Arithmetic
Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)
Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)
Students with at least one year of Algebra begin with the QAS exam; others begin with
Arithmetic. Based on performance, students may advance to the next exam.
Accuplacer Reading / WritePlacer The ACCUPLACER Reading test consists of 20 computer-adaptive, multiple-choice questions
that assess comprehension of prose texts and understanding of words and phrases in
context. Students who score 237 or higher are required to take the WritePlacer test
for course placement.
The ACCUPLACER WritePlacer test requires a 300-600-word essay in response to an opinion-based
prompt. Essays are scored on organization, development and support of ideas, clarity
of expression, and grammatical accuracy.
Sample Writing Prompt: Are we free to make our own decisions or are we limited in the choices we can make?
Students are strongly encouraged to review practice materials prior to their appointment.
Visit the ACCUPLACER Practice Portal to access free sample questions for Math and Reading, as well as WritePlacer writing
prompts.
Accomodations Students will need to provide qualifying documentation to be considered for accommodated
testing. Each case will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students should make
an appointment with the Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) at (815) 835-6220
prior to scheduling placement testing and/or enrollment.
Schedule your Appointment Access to the test scheduling system is provided following a consultation with an
Admissions Representative or Academic Advisor. For inquiries or assistance with scheduling,
students are encouraged to contact the Testing Center by calling (815) 835-6530 or emailing testing@svcc.edu.
Take the Placement Exam(s) A valid photo ID must be presented before taking a test. There are no time limit restrictions
when taking Placement tests. A calculator is embedded in the Math Placement Test.
No other calculators or electronic devices are allowed during testing. Score reports
are generated immediately upon completion. The 1st attempt is free. One retake is
allowed per annual year up to the 3 valid score maximum. If eligible, a $25 retake
fee must be paid in the Testing Center or Business Services prior to 3rd attempt.
College Board / Accuplacer Identification Requirements Acceptable forms of photo identification include:
A current Military ID
A current Driver's License
A state-approved ID
A current passport
A college ID
A tribal ID card
A current state or federal ID card
Middle or High School ID
A naturalization card or certificate of citizenship
College Board Policy : Photocopies of IDs are not allowed.
Note: If a high school student does not have a physical high school ID, they may log
in to their official school account to display their student profile, which must include
a photo and their legal name. This may be accepted only if the student does not have
one of the approved physical forms of identification listed above.
Accuplacer Retake Policy Students are permitted to retake the ACCUPLACER exam once per calendar year. A retake
limit is established when a student has three active placement scores on file for
a specific test.
First Retake: Provided at no cost.
Second Retake: Subject to a $25 fee, payable at the Testing Center or Business Office.
Fee Waiver: The retake fee is waived only if three years have passed since the student’s last
test date and the original scores are no longer valid.
Access Your Accuplacer Score Report Retrieve your official score reports from the ACCUPLACER Student Portal. When prompted to enter your Student ID, you must include the "@" symbol (e.g., @123456)
for the system to recognize your account