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:

  Dianne Peterson, Testing Advisor
  Dianne.Peterson@anokaramsey.edu
  763-433-1246

• 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. *Please note: Course Placement Evaluation Request must be completed prior to scheduling of an Accuplacer.

  To schedule an Accuplacer test, please contact:

  Testingservices@anokaramsey.edu
  or
  Dianne Peterson, Testing Advisor
  Dianne.Peterson@anokaramsey.edu
  763-433-1246

  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)
        • Cengage Learning Student Resource Center
          
          
     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 paerformance, 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 Video Modules
        • Math Concepts and Practice
          
          
     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.
        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. Reading and English, Mathematics: Accuplacer Interpretation (PDF)
     2. English Language Learner (ELL) Pathway: Accuplacer Interpretation (PDF)
     3. Math Pathways (PDF)
        Your Accuplacer score determines your math starting point.

• Contacts

  Testing Services

  Cambridge Campus
  763-433-1980
  Fax: 763-433-1841
  
  Coon Rapids Campus
  763-433-1180
  Fax: 763-433-1521

• Locations

  Cambridge Campus
  Rm D208A

  Coon Rapids Campus
  Rm SC150

  Maps & Hours

• Upcoming Workshops

  Accuplacer Prep
  Workshop Series

  Arithmetic and Algebra level instruction available in 10-session series.

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• Forms

  Request for Accuplacer Score Report

• Language Placement Testing

  Placement test for French, German, or Spanish.