ACCUPLACER is a computerized placement test used by many colleges and tech schools to assess an incoming student's proficiency in reading, writing, English and mathematics.
The ACCUPLACER test was developed by the College Board which also administers the ACT test.
The ACCUPLACER assessments include tests on the following subjects: arithmetic, college-level math, elementary algebra, reading comprehension, sentence skills, WritePlacer (essay writing) and English as a Second Language (ESL).
The school that is administering the ACCUPLACER will specify which of the tests a student should take.
If you are interested in attending an institution that requires you to have an accuplacer test and score, please check with your specific institution to know your options on taking the accuplacer. Typically, we have the accuplacer testing on site here at THS, but due to COVID-19, we are not able to host or conduct the testing at this time.
Taking the Accuplacer at Washburn Tech
Prospective Washburn Tech students must take certain tests to be considered for admission. You will be required to take the Accuplacer (Arithmetic and Reading Comprehension) tests and meet score requirements for your chosen program. Washburn Tech strictly enforces Accuplacer policies.
Testing sessions are offered regularly throughout the year on our campus. Click here to discover which testing date works for you. To schedule a test date, please contact Washburn Tech's Main Office at 785.670.2010.
Requirements
Reservations are required for testing or retesting. Other requirements include:
Pay the testing fee
Photo ID must be presented at test check-in. In accordance with Accuplacer regulations, if you do not have a photo ID, then you will not be allowed to test.
No cell phones are allowed. Other electronics such as calculators, wrist watches with alarms and pagers are also prohibited. If an electronic device goes off during the assessment, that individual’s test is voided and the testing fee will not be refunded.
No food or drink is allowed in the testing center.
ADA accommodations must be requested in advance. Please contact the Testing Coordinator for ADA procedures. Click here to see accommodation information.
What To Expect
Accuplacer is testing administered online. Testing center doors open at the scheduled test time and lock 15 minutes after report time. No one is admitted after the doors lock. Other information includes:
Washburn Tech provides scratch paper and pencils. A calculator is embedded in the arithmetic test
The Accuplacer tests are untimed but normally take about three hours to complete both arithmetic and reading tests; you may take a short break between tests if desired
You will complete a short demographic section
Cost
A fee is associated with each test. Testing fees are non-refundable. Only one test cancellation/reschedule will be allowed. If a student cancels more than once, the student will need to repay the full cost of the test.
$10 per test
$10 per re-test
Test Preparation
Sample booklets are available at Washburn Tech's main office. There is no fee for the booklet. Accuplacer has online practice questions and practice tests, but a fee might be associated.
What If I Don’t Get the Score I Need?
Each program has minimum Accuplacer admission standards. You may retest if you need to improve your score. However, we recommend waiting 30 days before retesting if no intervention, training or tutoring has occurred.