Taking The Accuplacer

ACCUPLACER uses the latest computer-adaptive technology and the questions you see are based on your skill level. Your response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question so it’s important to give each question as much thought as you can before selecting your answer.

The number of questions varies depending on which ACCUPLACER tests you take. There could be as few as 12 questions or as many as 40. All ACCUPLACER tests use a multiple-choice format. There’s no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best to demonstrate your skills.

No one passes or fails ACCUPLACER tests, but it’s important to complete the test using your best effort, so you and your college have an accurate measure of your academic skills. To prepare ahead of time, consider taking a free, one-credit intensive test preparation course: Skills 101.

The ACCUPLACER assessments include Writing, Reading, Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics, and Advanced Algebra and Functions.

Registering & Testing

Test Registration

For your convenience, testing candidates can now register for all exams online through RegisterBlast®. RegisterBlast® is a quick, easy and confidential way for all testing candidates to register and confirm an appointment to complete testing. All test candidates must complete the online registration through RegisterBlast to schedule a test date.

How To Schedule an Exam

• Click on the Schedule Testing link below.
• Select your test from the “Choose a Group.”
• Choose your exam.
  If you’re a first time test taker choose, first time taker. If you are a High School student, please obtain the access code from your school counselor or from the High School Enrollment Specialist: 304.260.4380 ext. 2113 or the testing coordinator, Sierra Cowell, testing@blueridgectc.edu 
• Select an exam date and time.
• Enter your personal information.
• Submit payment for any necessary fees. (Note: Testing fees vary based upon exam type)
• Select the Ready to Checkout to confirm your test.

Schedule an Exam

Accessibility Accommodations

Students who need a testing accommodation should contact the OAS Student Access Coordinator at 304-260-4380 ext 2117, email to access@blueridgectc.edu or  text to 304-74-2335 and review our Testing Accommodations Information.

Retesting

Retesting (whole or part) is available 7 days after the original exam. There is a $10 retesting fee payable at registration.

Testing Policies

– Current Photo Id required.

– Food, beverages & weapons are not permitted in the Testing Center.

– Electronic devices & personal items are stored in lockers provided.

– Only the exam candidate is allowed in the Testing Center.

– No unsupervised children. Childcare is not provided.

– Examinees may not remove notes from the Testing Center.

– No outside calculators are allowed. The onscreen calculator appears when permitted.

– No talking is permitted during testing.

– Acts of dishonesty were reported.

Accuplacer Resources

Practice and Preparing for Test Day

The ACCUPLACER web-based study app features practice tests for each test subject. It is accessible from most devices with internet access and will help you become familiar with the content and format of the ACCUPLACER test questions.

“Learn as you go” tests provide you with an explanation of the correct or incorrect responses. Sample tests are similar to the real thing, so you’ll know ahead of time what your experience will be like on test day. You can save your work at any time, and come back when it’s convenient for you. You can review your score history to see what you’re already doing well and what skills you should focus on improving.

Sample Practice Questions

Free ACCUPLACER Study App

Placement Test Chart

Requesting Exemption

To replace Placement Testing/Assessment and Placement Testing/Assessment: Scores & Course Placement sections of existing catalog. Move from Support Services to Registration Information below the “Credits from Other Sources” section.

Placement in Math and English Courses

Blue Ridge CTC’s assessment and placement standards use multiple measures to ensure students are placed into appropriate credit-bearing courses in Mathematics and English.

Students will be placed into ENGL 101 with ENGL 101L (lab), or ENGL 110 with ENGL 110L (lab) unless they meet the minimum placement scores or demonstrate readiness for the higher-level course with other measures.

Minimum Placement Scores Table – English

Students will be placed into MATH 100 – Math Essentials, unless they meet the minimum placement scores or demonstrate readiness for a higher-level course with other measures.

Minimum Placement Scores Table – Mathematics

*Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS); Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)

Students who do not meet the minimum placement scores above and wish to enroll in a higher-level math or English course may demonstrate course readiness by one of the following measures:

1. Previous records of academic performance.
2. Records of nontraditional learning experiences.
3. College equivalency examinations such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), special preparatory programs such as the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
4. Other standardized examinations not listed in the table above.

Students seeking placement using one or more of these measures should complete the Placement Request Form and submit the necessary documentation within the form. The request will be considered by the respective department and the student will receive an email response. Students may appeal the decision by contacting the Associate Dean Humanities (English), or Associate Dean Mathematics. The decision of the Associate Dean is final.

Placement Request Form