Placement Tests Accuplacer TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

Placement Tests Accuplacer TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) CLEP (College Level Examination Program) What is the Accuplacer? - ANS-A college placement test. The Accuplacer is a set of computerized tests that determines a students' skill level in math and/or English. When should an applicant take the Accuplacer? - ANS-Typically done after application is completed. But if you are an adult (haven't been to school in a while) or don't know what program would suit you best you are welcome to take the exam before applying to a program, just to get a better idea of where to would excel. Why should an applicant take the Accuplacer test? - ANS-The results of the assessment enable us to provide students with crucial early guidance in course placement/selection. Its used to determine your skills in sentence skills, writing, (essay) and arithmetic, elementary algebra, and college level math. Can you take the Accuplacer Remotely? - ANS-Yes! An applicant can take the test either in-person, at NCC or remotely, from home. How can an applicant schedule an Accuplacer test? - ANS-contacting admissions or using the online form located under the admissions placement tab to schedule a testing time Does the Accuplacer test cost anything? - ANS-Accuplacer is a free! How long do I have to take the test? - ANS-Yes, its an untimed test, with multiple sections, taken in proctored sessions. How many times can you retake the test? - ANS-you can retake any section up to 3 times Who do we advise should take the Accuplacer? - ANS-An applicant who graduated more than 3 years ago from high school. If the applicant has never taken college level math or English. How many multiple choice questions is the TEAS Test? - ANS-170 an all multiple choice test What is the purpose of the TEAS? - ANS-Developed to measure basic skills in reading, mathematics, science, English, and language usage TEAS - ANS-Test of Essential Academic Skills Which potential applicants should take the TEAS? - ANS-students enrolling in the nursing program Which placement test has practice questions available on the NCC website? - ANSAccuplacer How much is the TEAS? - ANS-$100 CLEP - ANS-College Level Examination Program What is the CLEP test? - ANS-It is a nationally standardized exam, that gives you the ability to earn college transfer credits Approved courses for the CLEP exam are listed on the NCC Website - ANS-True Passing scores for CLEP are... - ANS-50 and above, unless specified otherwise Nashua Community College is not an approved testing site for CLEP? - ANS-False Where could I find the cost of each CLEP Exam? - ANS-the College Board website What are some other options for applicants fresh out of school? AKA "multiple measures" (graduation less than 3 years ago) - ANS-SAT...