The Mathematics College Readiness Classification (CRC) Test portion contains 20 questions in 4 content categories:

• Quantitative Reasoning (6 Questions)

• Algebraic Reasoning (7 Questions)

• Geometric & Spatial Reasoning (3 Questions)

• Probabilistic & Statistical Reasoning (4 Questions)

If you don’t meet the college readiness benchmark, you’ll be routed to the multiple-choice Mathematics Diagnostic Test. This test provides you with a second opportunity to demonstrate your readiness in mathematics. The Mathematics Diagnostic Test is made up of 48 questions 4 content categories:

• Quantitative Reasoning (12 Questions)

• Algebraic Reasoning (12 Questions)

• Geometric & Spatial Reasoning (12 Questions)

• Probabilistic & Statistical Reasoning (12 Questions)

The ELAR College Readiness Classification Test portion contains 30 questions in 2 content categories:

• Reading-Focused (15 Questions)

  • • Literary Text Analysis (4)

    • Informational Text Analysis and Synthesis (11)

• Writing Focused (15 Questions)

  • • Essay Revision and Editing (4)

    • Sentence Revision, Editing, and Completion (11)

If you don’t meet the college readiness benchmark, you’ll be routed to the multiple-choice Diagnostic Test. This test provides you with a second opportunity to demonstrate your readiness in reading and writing.  The Reading & Writing Diagnostic Test is made up of 48 questions 4 content categories:

• Reading-Focused (24 Questions)

  • • Literary Text Analysis (12)

    • Informational Text Analysis and Synthesis (12)

• Writing Focused (24 Questions)

  • • Essay Revision and Editing (12)

    • Sentence Revision, Editing, and Completion (12)

The Essay Test requires you to write a 300-600 word essay in response to a randomly selected prompt. Your score is based on the following six qualities:

Purpose and Focus

• The extent to which you present information in a unified and coherent manner, clearly addressing the issue.

Organization and Structure

• • The extent to which you order and connect ideas.

Development and Support

• • The extent to which you develop and support ideas.

Sentence Variety and Style

• • The extent to which you craft sentences and paragraphs demonstrating control of vocabulary, voice, and structure. 

Mechanical Conventions

• • The extent to which you express ideas using Standard English conventions.

Critical Thinking

• • The extent to which you communicate a point of view and demonstrate reasoned relationships among ideas.