Placement Testing
Computerized Placement Tests (CPT's) are the basic skills tests that all LCC students take in order to be placed into classes. Most tests are completed online through Accuplacer Online; however, a select few are pen and paper tests. Most tests are roughly 20 questions long, and one test can generally be completed in about a half an hour. Based on the results of the tests, students are assigned a math, reading and writing level. These levels are then used by Counseling and Advising to help students find which classes are right for them. Students with high ACT or SAT scores, previous college coursework in English, or a completed college degree may be eligible to waive Reading and Writing placement tests. Students who have successfully completed Intermediate Algebra or higher with in the previous two years may be eligible to waive the Math placement test. For information, visit the Waiver Team homepage at www.lcc.edu/advising/waivers.aspx.
Reading and Writing CPT
The Reading Placement test is called the Reading Comprehension test. The Reading LOEP (Level of English Proficiency) is called the LOEP Reading Skills test.
The Writing Placement test is called the Sentence Skills test. There are two LOEP writing tests called the LOEP Sentence Meaning test and the LOEP Language Usage test.
All Reading and Writing Placement tests are administered online.
For ACCUPLACER sample reading and writing test questions, please click here.
For instructions on how to view your placement scores, click here.
Math
There are four different types of math placement tests. In order of difficulty, they are the Arithmetic test, the Elementary Algebra test, the College Level Math test, and the Calculus test. The Calculus test is pencil and paper. The others are administered online.
For ACCUPLACER sample math test questions please click here. For additional sample questions click here to be directed to the Department of Math Skills webpage.
For instructions on how to view your placement scores, click here.
Information about the Arithmetic Boost Program,
Testing Limitations
There are limits to the number of times a student can take a CPT.
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Reading |
Each reading and/or writing placement test may be taken only twice in 12 months. Students may not take the same placement test twice in one day. Authorization for additional retests or exceptions to the policy must be authorized by Language Skills Department (reading levels 1-5 and writing levels 1-4) or the Communication Department (writing levels of 6 or higher). Scores for Reading tests do not expire. |
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Writing |
Limitations on writing are the same as those for reading listed above. Scores for Writing tests do not expire. |
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Math |
Each math placement test may only be taken twice in 12 months. Students may not take the same placement test twice in one day. Authorization for additional retests or exceptions to the policy must be authorized by the Mathematical Skills Department (math levels 3-5) or the Mathematics Department (math levels 6 or higher). |
Drafting Placement Test
This test is required to enter into specific drafting courses. This test may be taken twice per semester. It is a paper and pencil test.
Health Biology Proficiency
This test meets a prerequisite for BIOL 201. This test can only be taken once. To access the HBPT Study Guide (pdf), click here. For more information on this exam, please contact the Science Department at 483-1092.
