Montgomery County Community College

Placement Testing

Student applicants to the College are required to take placement tests before registering for classes. These tests measure skills in three basic areas—reading, English, and math—to determine readiness for college-level course work. Prior to taking the tests, students must have a student ID number. After completing an application for enrollment to the College, students will receive a student ID number in the mail a few days.

There is no fee charged to MCCC students. There is a $25 fee for non-MCCC students. Please bring a check to the Testing Center on the day that you are testing made out to Montgomery County Community College.

You may be exempt from taking one or more tests if you have earned certain grades in college courses or have a sufficient score on your PSSA or SAT test.

To be exempt from a test, please provide the College with your most recent high school or college transcript for evaluation at the time of application or testing.

• Montgomery County Community College Student ID number
• Photo ID
• Pencils
• SAT scores (if you have them)
• Previous college transcripts (if you have them)

Items Banned from Testing Center

• Calculators or electronic devices with calculator mode (scratch paper is available in the Testing Center)
• Food, beverages, gum, candy
• Cell phones (must be turned off )
• Outerwear such as hats, gloves, coats, jackets, vests, etc.

Placement Results

Placement results fall into two categories: college level and developmental. College-level courses carry college credit. Developmental courses do not carry college credit; however, their completion is necessary before going on to college level work.

If you are dissatisfied with your test results, you may retest ONCE in any or all of the three subject areas—English, math, or reading. The retest must be completed BEFORE the student begins a class in that subject area. The retest is different from the initial placement testing; it is written and timed. The same rules apply to the retests as apply to the initial test. The student does not necessarily need to make appointment for the retest. The Testing Centers process walk-ins weekdays during regular placement testing hours and by appointment on Saturdays.

FREE Test Preparation Resources

• http://archive.mc3.edu/faculty/avlibrary/avlibrary.asp
• http://www.testprepreview.com

Sample Questions and Testing Tips

• http://www.luzerne.edu/studentlife/support/accuplaceronline2.jsp
• http://www.luzerne.edu/studentlife/support/accuplaceronline.jsp
• http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/index.html
• http://www.aims.edu/student/assessment/studyguides/index.htm
• http://www.yccd.edu/assessment/sample.html

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability that will prevent you from taking the tests under normal conditions, please contact Saul Finkle, Director of Services for Students with Disabilities, at 215-641-6575 or 215-641-6574 for TTY. For testing at the West Campus, contact Joseph McLaughlin, Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities, at 610-718-1853 or via email at jmclaugh@mc3.edu. If you have a hidden disability, you may need to submit documentation for alternative test administration. No charge is made for any special arrangements made for testing.

Placement Testing Policy

Testing Center Locations and Hours

Revised 10/09, 05/09, 03/09, 09/08, 06/08, 09/06