To review the guidelines of using multiple measures to place into your Dual Enrollment course please view this video.

Multiple Measures for regular high school students :

Did you graduate high school or earn your GED in the last 5 years or have at least 6 semesters of grades? Then we can use a process called Multiple Measures to place you.

PLEASE NOTE: There are GPA minimums for placement and SAT/ACT scores can place you higher. 

If your transcript indicates a "modified curriculum" please consider option 2, PimaEdReady, below.

View the Multiple Measures Placement Chart to see how you will place using Multiple Measures.

To get started, please submit your documents (unofficial) to the Registrar File Upload using the following process:

Log into your MyPima account.

Select Students tab, then Register and Pay.

At the bottom of page, choose High School Transcripts or Standardized Tests.

Select the file to upload from your computer.

Click on Upload File.

Press Submit.

You will receive an email to your Pima email when your documents have been recorded and placement has been determined.

If you cannot place using Multiple Measures above, or want to place higher than you did with Multiple Measures, take the placement with PimaEdReady from home and on your own time.

Reading and Writing Placement

GOAL KEYS and Directions: Please refer to our Reading and Writing Quick Start Guide for Students

Provides students with Official Placement for Reading up to REA112; and Writing up to WRT101

Mathematics Placement

GOAL KEYS and Directions: Please refer to our Mathematics Quick Start Guide for Students

There are two levels of math and two separate exams. You are only required to take one for placement.

How do I know which one to take? Answer the following questions:

• Have you taken Algebra 2 or higher in the last 3 years with a C or higher?

• Are you in a Science, Tech, Engineering, Math (STEM) or Business major?  

NO (Either or Both Questions)

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PimaEdReady INTERMEDIATE MATH

PimaEdReady Intermediate Math provides students Official Placement for Math up to MAT142 (see Quick Start Guide linked above)

 YES (Both Questions)

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PimaEdReady ADVANCED ALGEBRA

PimaEdReady Advanced Algebra provides students Official Placement for Math between MAT097-MAT188; (See Quick Start Guide linked above)

Option for Calculus 220 placement exam with high score of 85+ on Advanced Algebra (contact Testing Center)

To see how your score places you: Multiple Measures Placement Chart 

Once you complete the diagnostic test in PimaEdReady, you will receive an email when your scores have been recorded and placement has been determined. You can check your placement in MyPima in 1-2 business days.

Do you have questions or want help with this process? Does your program require a proctored placement exam? We have in-person and virtual services to assist you.

IN-PERSON SERVICES:

In-person proctored exams are scheduled each school year at your high school for dates at your specific high school please reach out to your high school counselor

OR

Schedule your in-person proctored exam here: Test Center Scheduling.

Visit one of our campus Testing Centers for Express Walk-In Placement Coaching help; Test Center Hours

VIRTUAL SERVICES: 

Complete the Placement Request Form to have a Placement Coach contact you via email in 1-2 business days for:

General assistance and individualized Placement Coaching

Remote proctoring options (limited and by appointment) 

You can get ready for your Accuplacer Placement Tests by answering sample questions. We have several options for you to prepare for the basic skills assessment test.

Practice Online

PimaEdReady 

PimaEdReady is a free, easy-to-use website that tells you your strength and weaknesses and allows you to work on improving your skills.

Step 1: Create an account

Go to PimaEdReady

Enter your name, a valid email address and your zip code.  

Set your password.

Enter your PCC Student ID number.

Check your email and click the link to activate your account  

Step 2: Login and Select your goal

For general student placement preparation, enter the appropriate Goal Key

Intermediate Mathematics, Goal Key = 23PracticeMAT

Advanced Algebra, Goal Key = 23PracticeAA

Reading, Goal Key = 23PracticeREA

Writing, Goal Key = 23PracticeWRT

Accuplacer Study App

The Accuplacer web-based study app is a free tool that allows you to prepare for mathematics, reading and writing. 

PrepStep

Go to the AZ State Library website.

Enter your Arizona zip code.

Select College Students.

Select Prepare for College Placement Exams.

Select any of the practice tests under Next Generation Accuplacer Preparation.

You will need to create a free account or sign in before you can get the practice tests.

Practice with PDFs

Accuplacer sample test questions are available for:

Advanced Algebra and Foundations

Arithmetic

Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics

Reading

Writing

If you have trouble accessing the content of these documents, please contact Access and Disability Resources at 520.206.6688 or ADRhelp@pima.edu.  Every effort will be made to provide a reasonable accommodation in a timely manner.

WritePlacer sample essays explain the elements of an essay that is scored in the placement tests.