The following measurement tools will be used to determine the appropriate course placements in English, mathematics, and English as a second language (ESL).
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT/AP scores
- GED scores
- Writing Sample
- Math Questionnaire
- Accuplacer scores, if previously taken
The Writing Sample and Math Questionnaire are available for students who do not place into ENG*B101 or MAT*B138 as a result of their high school GPA or standardized test scores. Submit academic transcripts and standardized test scores to the Admissions Office for review and refer to the placement charts for course placement. Students who have completed the Accuplacer test at another college should email their Score Report to Georgette Hyman, to see where those scores would place them at MCC.
If English is not the primary language you read and write, we will assist you in selecting the appropriate English course to ensure your academic success. To do this, we ask that you complete a Writing Sample.
| GED | ACT | Transfer Credit | SAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) with a score of 165-174 | English score of 21 or higher, or ACT English and ACT Reading combined score of 47 or higher | College-level transfer credit approved by the Admissions office | Appropriate SAT scores (see guidelines below) |
| Math | Mathematical Reasoning (MR) with a score of 165-174 | Math score of 18 or higher | College-level transfer credit approved by the Admissions office | Appropriate SAT scores (see guidelines below) |
Placement Charts
| Placement into | SAT Score – Evidence Based Reading and Writing Test | GPA (Verified) |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Start | < 360 | ≤ 1.99 |
| ENG*096 | ≥ 360 | 2.00 – 2.25 |
| ENG*093 | ≥ 400 | 2.26 – 2.69 |
| ENG*101M | ≥ 450 | 2.7 – 2.99 |
| Placement into | SAT Score – Evidence Based Reading and Writing Test | SAT Score – Reading Test | SAT Score – Writing and Language Test | GPA (Verified) | ACT Score | AP Exam | GED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG*101 | ≥ 480 | ≥ 25 | ≥ 26 | ≥ 3.0 | ≥ 21 English Only or ≥ 47 in English and Reading Combined | ≥ 3 | ≥ 165 |
| Placement into | SAT Score | GPA (Verified) |
|---|---|---|
| MAT*B5100 | ≤ 1.99 | |
| MAT*096 | 2.00 – 2.25 | |
| MAT*095 | 2.26 – 2.49 | |
| MAT*109 or *139 | 2.5 – 2.69 | |
| MAT*146, *158, *165, *166, *172 | ≥ 570 | 3.0 – 3.39 |
| MAT*186, *230 | ≥ 620 | 3.4 – 3.59 |
| MAT*254 | ≥ 670 | ≥ 3.6 |
| Placement into | SAT Score | GPA (Verified) | ACT Score | GED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT*138 | ≥ 530 | 2.7 – 2.99 | 18 – 21 | ≥ 165 |
Placement Results
To view your placement results, log in to myCommNet and complete the following steps:
- Select the “Banner Self–Service” link
- Select the “Registration/Schedule” tab
- Select “Items that may prevent registration”
- Select “Check Placement Test Recommendations”
Please note: It can take approximately 2-5 business days for your results to be posted.
For myCommNet login instructions and password resets, visit the IT department.
About the Accuplacer Assessment Test
Accuplacer testing may be offered, on a very limited basis, to students who have no other measurement tool – see list at the top of the page – for course placement at MCC. It is a computerized, adaptive test where students are assessed on mathematics, reading and writing, or their level of English proficiency (LOEP).
Adjustments for Students with Disabilities
If you feel you need adjustments for testing, you must provide documentation prior to scheduling your test with the Testing Center. No adjustments will be made without this information. If you have a documented disability, the first step is to visit Disability Services for instructions on accessing services.
Mission
The mission of the Testing Center is to provide comprehensive testing services to students, staff and community members. To this end, the center provides a comprehensive and wide range of testing services, as well as a full range of accommodations for students needing disability accommodations. The center’s staff supports students’ academic growth by offering test sessions in a positive environment and works collaboratively with all student development programs in order to provide a professional and centralized Testing Center.
For more information about testing, email Georgette Hyman, Assistant Director, Disability Services and Testing, or Heidi Campbell, Testing Specialist.