How do you pass the writing placement test?

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Can you fail a placement test for college?

You cannot fail a placement test. The test determines what courses you will be placed in when you begin at college. Depending on your score, you may need to take extra developmental courses or you may be able to start regular college courses right away.

What kind of math is on a college placement test?

The math problems you will find in the college placement test fall into three main categories: arithmetic, algebra and advanced algebra. The problems range from simple addition and subtraction operations to solving logarithmic functions and quadratic equations.

What is a college placement exam?

Colleges use placement tests in subjects like math and English to check the academic skill levels of entering students. Then the college can place each student in classes at the right level.

Should you study for a placement test?

So don’t try to “cram” or study for the placement test; don’t try to fool the test or to “pass” it. If you want to do a little review to brush up on what you already know, that’s great. But the best thing you can do is just relax, do your best, and let the placement test do its job.

Can you use a calculator on college placement test?

Calculators are not allowed; however there is a pop-up calculator within ACCUPLACER Course Placement Test that is available on certain math problems for students to use.