Guide to College Readiness for Dual Enrollment - Assessment Guide 2026-2027 - College Readiness Scores Required in Reading and Writing

Oct 5, 2026

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Assessment guide listing college readiness score thresholds for dual enrollment coursework for the 2026-2027 period. Covers reading and writing requirements across PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 (including digital), SAT, digital SAT, PreACT, ACT, and Classical Learning Tests (CLT, CLT 10), plus PERT, ACCUPLACER NG, BEST/FSA end-of-course, and ALEKS PPL. Also maps required benchmarks by specific math courses (e.g., MAT/MGF/MAC/STA) including minimum GPA and course-grade conditions for placement readiness.

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College Readiness Scores Required in Reading and Writing

Reading and Writing Thresholds by Test

Course-Specific Math Readiness Scores

GPA and Grade Requirements for Placement

An Assessment Guide for Demonstrated Readiness for College Coursework 2026-2027 College Readiness Scores Required in Reading and Writing • PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 o Reading: ≥ 24 o Writing and Language: ≥ 25 • Digital PSAT/NMSQT or Digital PSAT 10 o Evidence-Based Reading and Writing ≥ 490 • SAT o Reading: ≥ 24 o Writing: ≥ 25 (Writing and Language) • Digital SAT o Evidence-Based Reading and Writing ≥490 • PreACT o Reading: ≥ 22 o English: ≥ 18 • ACT o Reading: ≥ 19 o Writing: ≥ 17 • Classical Learning Test 10 (CLT), Effective since July 2025 o Sum of the Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing Sections: 37 • Classical Learning Test (CLT) o Sum of the Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing Sections: 38 • PERT o Reading: ≥ 106 o Writing: ≥ 103 • ACCUPLACER NG o Reading: 256+ o Writing: 253+ • Unweighted GPA of 3.0 AND 'B' or better grade in one of the following: o English 4* o English 4 Honors* o Any English course offered through the AP, IB, or Cambridge/AICE programs. *ACCEL Diploma Program Students only College Readiness Scores required for: MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra (3 credits) MGF 1130: Mathematical Thinking (3 credits) MGF 1131: Mathematics in Context (3 credits) • PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 o Math: 24-26 • Digital PSAT/NMSQT or Digital PSAT 10 o Math: 480-520 • SAT o Math: 24-26 • Digital SAT o Math: 480-520 • PreACT o Math: ≥ 22 • ACT o Math: 19-20 • Classical Learning Test (CLT) or CLT 10 effective since July 2025 o Quantitative Reasoning Section: 16-18 • PERT o Math: 114-122 • ACCUPLACER NG o 261 • BEST (End of Course) or FSA (End of Course) o Algebra 1 (ALG1) or Geometry (GEOM) ≥ Level 4 • ALEKS PPL o Math score range: 30-45 • Unweighted GPA of 3.0 AND 'B' or better grade in one of the following: o Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors o Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors o Pre-Calculus Honors o Calculus Honors o Geometry or Geometry Honors o Probability and Statistics with Applications Honors o Math for College Algebra o Math for College Statistics o Math for College Liberal Arts o Any math course offered through AP, IB, Cambridge/AICE College Readiness Scores required for: MAC 1105: College Algebra (3 credits) MAC 1106: Integrated College and Precalculus (5 credits) STA 2023: Statistical Methods (3 credits) • PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 o Math: ≥ 26.5 o Math: ≥ 31-refer to Math Department for course placement • Digital PSAT/NMSQT or Digital PSAT 10 o Math: ≥ 530 o Math: ≥ 620-refer to Math Department for course placement • SAT o Math: ≥ 26.5 o Math: ≥ 31-refer to Math Department for course placement • PreACT o Math: ≥ 22 o Math: ≥ 27-refer to Math Department for course placement • ACT o Math: ≥ 21 o Math: ≥ 27-refer to Math Department for course placement • PERT o Math: 123-150 • ACCUPLACER NG o Test dates since August 16, 2022: 261-300 • ALEKS PPL o Math score range: 46 – 60 • Classical Learning Test (CLT) or CLT 10 effective since July 2025 o Quantitative Reasoning Section: 19-25 • Unweighted GPA of 3.0 AND 'B' or better grade in one of the following: o Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors Course o Pre-Calculus o Calculus o Probability and Statistics* o Any math course offered through AP, IB, Cambridge/AICE *Probability and Statistics course can only be used for MGF 1131 or STA 2023. College Readiness Scores required for: MAC 1114: Trigonometry (3 credits) MAC 1140: Pre-Calculus Algebra (3 credits) MAC 1147: Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (5 credits) MAC 2233: Business Calculus (3 credits) • Digital PSAT/NMSQT or Digital PSAT 10 o Math: ≥ 620 (refer to Math Department for course placement) • PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 (PSATNMSQ10) o Math: ≥ 31(refer to Math Department for course placement) • SAT o Math: ≥ 31(refer to Math Department for course placement) • PreACT o Math: ≥ 27 (refer to Math Department for course p

FAQs

Which tests and minimum scores are listed for reading and writing readiness in 2026-2027?

The guide lists thresholds for PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, Digital PSAT/NMSQT or Digital PSAT 10, SAT and Digital SAT, PreACT, ACT, CLT/CLT 10, PERT, ACCUPLACER NG, BEST/FSA, and ALEKS PPL, including separate reading and writing (or evidence-based) requirements where applicable.

How are readiness scores applied to specific dual enrollment math courses?

For each listed course (such as MAT 1033, MGF 1130/1131, MAC 1105/1106, STA 2023, MAC 1114/1140/1147/2233, and MAC 2311), the document provides the required test score ranges or minimums tied to that course.

What GPA and grade conditions are required alongside test scores?

The guide includes an option using an unweighted GPA of 3.0 plus a grade of 'B' or better in specified English or math courses, with additional notes such as ACCEL Diploma Program student eligibility and restrictions on which probability/statistics course can be used for certain course mappings.

Oct 5, 2026

Uploaded by Theodore