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Outlines eligibility requirements, common exemptions using prior testing or completed credits, and placement implications for English and math. Includes testing locations, walk-in hours, required identification and restrictions on devices, preparation steps, subject areas assessed, and the cost for retesting. 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This means that the questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question when it is first given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the next question, but you cannot leave a question out or come back toit later to change your answer. Although each test is untimed (except the essay), please allow 2 to 3 hours for testing.  \nWho must take Accuplacer?  \n􀁸 A Full-time or part-time student seeking a degree  \n􀁸 A non degree student wishing to enroll in an English or Math course  \n􀁸 A student wishing to take a course requiring English or Math as a pre-requisite  \n􀁸 A student with Math SAT Scores of at least 550 seeking to take a math class beyond Pre-calculus 1  \n􀁸 A student whose first language is NOT English must take the Level of English Proficiency (ESL) Accuplacer test. You may be exempt from testing if you meet one of the following criteria:  \n􀁸 Took Accuplacer at another New Jersey college  \n􀁸 Have completed at least 24 college credits including mathematics  \n􀁸 Satisfactorily completed college credit classes in English and Mathematics  \n􀁸 If your SAT or ACT scores are:  \nType of Test   SAT Score  ACT Score  Placement  \nReading English Math  \nMath  \nMath  \n540  \n--  \n500 – 529  \n530 – 549  \n550 +  \n--  \n24  \n21  \n22  \n23  \nEnglish I  \nEnglish I  \nElementary Algebra  \nSelection of College Level Math courses or Intermediate Algebra (depending on major)  \nPre-Calculus, Statistics, or a selection of other College Level Math courses (depending on major)  \nIf you feel you meet one of these exemptions, transcripts or other documentation must be provided as proof.  \nWhen and where can I take Accuplacer?  \nTesting is offered throughout the year on a walk-in basis in the Testing Center, Room L029 . No appointment is necessary.  \nMonday through Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm  \nFriday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm  \nSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm  \nThe Testing Center is closed on Saturdays during the summer.  \nHours are subject to change during the summer, between semesters, and holidays. Be certain to allow enough time to finish before the Testing Center [closes. Please visit](closes. Please visit www.raritanval.edu/testing or)[ ](closes. Please visit www.raritanval.edu/testing or)[www.raritanval.edu/testing](closes. Please visit www.raritanval.edu/testing or)[ or](closes. Please visit www.raritanval.edu/testing or) call 908-526-1200 ext. 8401 to verify availability.  \nWhat should I bring to the test?  \nPlease bring a PHOTO ID and your student ID number. Paper and pencil are allowed. Calculators, and/or pocket translators are NOT PERMITTED during the test. Cell Phones must be turned off and placed in a provided container.  \nHow can I prepare for the test?  \nIt is important that you review before testing. See the other side of this document for preparation information.  \nWhat subject areas will be on the Accuplacer test?  \n􀂃 College Level English/Math testing will consist of: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills, a timed essay, and math.  \n􀂃 Levels of English Proficiency (LOEP) or ESL testing may consist of: Reading, Language Use, Sentence Meaning, a Listening section, and a timed essay.  \nWhat is the Cost?  \nThere is no initial fee for taking the placement test. For each retest (up to two more times) there is a fee of $10.00 per section payable by check or money order only.  \nTest Results  \nFor English and math testing, Testing Center Staff will immediately review your scores and placement upon completion of your test. For ESL testing, an additional speaking assessment is required. ESL testers will be given a schedule for when they can meet with a faculty advisor.  \nTHE TRUTH ABOUT PLACEMENT TESTING  \nWe know that testing may seem like a waste of time or even a little scary. But we need the information to help you identify courses that will prepare ","cbCaihviMKhqxpCk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihviMKhqxpCk","pdf",466481,"English","# ACCUPLACER Placement Test Overview\n## What is Accuplacer?\n## Who must take Accuplacer?\n## When and where can I take Accuplacer?\n## What should I bring to the test?\n## How can I prepare for the test?\n## What subject areas will be on the Accuplacer test?\n## What is the Cost?\n## Test Results\n# Truth About Placement Testing","[{\"question\":\"How does the ACCUPLACER adaptive test work and what are the rules during testing?\",\"answer\":\"Questions are chosen based on answers to previous questions. 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