Anoka Ramsey Community College

Course Placement

• Information Used to Determine Placement

  The following can be used to determine course placement:

  • Valid High School GPA - within the last 10 years
  • High School transcript - within the last 10 years
  • Scores from ACT, SAT, MN Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) - within the last 5 years. Advance Placement (AP) results
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • Completion of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university
  • GED scores

  Course Placement Guide 

  If you are unable to provide this information or if you have questions, please contact:
  
  michael.neufeld@anokaramsey.edu
  763-433-1613

• Accuplacer

  The Accuplacer is a placement test that assesses skill levels in reading/English composition and math. Test results are used to determine the appropriate course placement to promote student success in college. Once completed, Accuplacer scores will be stored as part of your educational record. Math test scores are valid for two years and English/reading scores are valid for five years.

  Students must schedule Accuplacer appointments at least 48 hours in advance. For appointments within 48 hours, please call the testing center at 763-433-1180 to check availability. While we do our best to accommodate you, we cannot guarantee appointments for requests made less than 48 hours in advance. 

  Accuplacer appointments will not be available from April 28th to May 14th to prioritize students utilizing the testing center for finals. Registration for appointments for May 15th onwards will open on April 28th.

  Schedule Appointment, Cambridge

  Schedule Appointment, Coon Rapids

  1. Resources to Prepare for Accuplacer Test

     1. ENGLISH/READING - The English/reading portion of the placement test consists of multiple-choice questions that assess four content areas: Information and Ideas, Rhetoric, Synthesis and Vocabulary.

        Resources:

        • Accuplacer online practice/sample tests
        • Oklahoma State University Reading Strategies (PDF)
          
          
     2. MATH - This is an adaptive test which means the computer will automatically decide the next question to give you based on your responses to previous questions. The test begins with questions in Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). Pending your performance, you may move on to the Arithmetic Test (percents, operations with integers, fractions, decimals and basic word problems) or the Advanced Algebraic Functions (Algebra II, trigonometry, probability and statistics, geometry and precalculus). Each section has 20 questions.

        Resources:

        • Intermediate Algebra Practice PDF
        • Arithmetic Practice PDF
        • Advanced Algebraic Functions Practice PDF
        • Math Resources 
          
          
     3. TUTORING RESOURCES – ARCC provides free ACCUPLACER prep tutoring for prospective students. Students can make tutoring appointments for in-person or online help. Students can also get in-person help during drop-in hours. To see center hours, tutor availability or schedule an appointment, students can sign in to TracCloud on our website: www.anokaramey.edu/tutoring --> TracCloud. There you will find videos and written directions on how to use TracCloud. If you have questions or have trouble accessing TracCloud contact Tutoring Services at: Tutoringservices@anokaramsey.edu or 763-433-1260
        
        

  2. Test Day

     1. There is no fee to take the initial assessment test
     2. Bring your student ID number and a picture ID.
     3. The test is untimed however you should plan to finish the exam in one sitting. Allow 2 – 3 hours to take both portions of the exam.
     4. Calculators are not allowed.
     5. Scratch paper is provided.
     6. All personal belongings will be stored in a locker.
     7. No food or beverages are allowed into the testing center.
     8. Children are not allowed in the testing center.
        
        

  3. Retesting

     1. There is a $10 retest fee for each retest session.
     2. Students may retest twice within 12 months of the first testing date, regardless of where the test was administered. Contact the testing center with any questions about retesting: Testingservices@anokaramsey.edu
        
        

  4. Understand Your Results

     1. Course Placement Guide
     2. English Language Learner (ELL) Pathway: Accuplacer Interpretation (PDF) 
     3. Math Pathways: What Math Class(es) Do I Need?
        Your Accuplacer score and your major determine your math starting point.

• Contacts

  763-433-1180
  Testing Services 

• Locations

  Cambridge Campus
  Rm D208A

  Coon Rapids Campus
  Rm SC150

  Maps & Hours