All About the ACCUPLACER® test

Taking the ACCUPLACER test? Here are 9 things you need to know:

1. The test determines which college-level classes you are eligible to enroll in

2. The test is untimed

3. Questions increase or decrease in difficulty depending how you responded previously

4. Questions are multiple choice, with the exception of the WritePlacer® essay portion

5. The test covers math, reading, and writing skills

6. The test is broken into 10 sections

7. Each section has between 12-40 questions

8. You will be able to use an “on-screen” calculator for certain math questions

9. No need to wait for results- they’re available immediately after you take the test