College Admission Testing
Accuplacer Exam
The ACCUPLACER is a computerized placement exam that provides information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. Your scores help determine which courses to register for. ACCUPLACER test scores may take up to three business days to post to your MyTMCC account at my.tmcc.edu/. Students will not be able to register for classes until ACCUPLACER scores are reflected on their MyTMCC account. Note: If you are a new student, you must submit an application for admission prior to taking any placement test. Visit www.tmcc.edu/steps-to-enroll.
Additional Information:
The ACCUPLACER is a computerized placement exam that provides information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. Your scores help determine which courses to register for. ACCUPLACER test scores may take up to three business days to post to your MyTMCC account at my.tmcc.edu/. Students will not be able to register for classes until ACCUPLACER scores are reflected on their MyTMCC account. Note: If you are a new student, you must submit an application for admission prior to taking any placement test. Visit www.tmcc.edu/steps-to-enroll.
- Fees: ACCUPLACER testing is free for first-time test takers. All retakes are $20.00.
- Scores: The score range for all exam sections is 200-300. However, this is not a “pass” or “fail” exam. ACCUPLACER offers an accurate measurement of your academic skills to help you excel in your educational goals.
- Retake Policy: Students may retake the English and Math placement test no sooner than 24 hours after the initial try. Any subsequent retakes must be spaced at least two weeks apart.
- Scheduling: The ACCUPLACER is on a walk-in basis. Please see our hours of operation.
Additional Information:
- Math ACCUPLACER Information: www.tmcc.edu/math/placement-and-test-prep
- English ACCUPLACER Information: www.tmcc.edu/english/placement-and-test-prep
- ACCUPLACER Study App (select the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER): practice.accuplacer.org/login
- ACCUPLACER Frequently Asked Questions: www.tmcc.edu/testing/faq#accuplacer
- AccuplacerTest.com (Offers free test questions): www.accuplacerpracticetest.com/
- CollegeBoard for Accuplacer: accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice
ACT and SAT Test Preparation
The ACT.org web site has the ACT Academy that has several tools to test your math and reading skills to prepare for the real thing! Visit www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/learning-resources.html.
Additional Test Prep for ACT:
Test Prep for SAT:
The ACT.org web site has the ACT Academy that has several tools to test your math and reading skills to prepare for the real thing! Visit www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/learning-resources.html.
- ACT Practice Test (pdf): This is the booklet that was in the Compass. (It's long, so before printing you might want to look what pages you actually want to use before printing). Click www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf. (We also have copies in the Compass)
- Magoosh ACT Test Coach (Apple Store): apps.apple.com/us/app/id1098355787?mt=8
- Magoosh ACT Test Prep Quizzes and Flashcards (Google Play): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magoosh.act.lessons&utm_source=appgrooves&utm_medium=agp_7b9bd2b9a8b3f83d9699db8959b3001d_com.magoosh.act.lessons_us_others_15767807094145
- Magoosh ACT FlashCards (Apple Store): apps.apple.com/us/app/id1079709833?mt=8
- ACT Prep: Practice Tests, Flashcards, Quizzes (Google Play): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.varsitytutors.learningtools.act&utm_source=appgrooves&utm_medium=agp_7b9bd2b9a8b3f83d9699db8959b3001d_com.varsitytutors.learningtools.act_us_others_15767807972552
- ACT Pocket Prep (Apple Store): apps.apple.com/us/app/id1079709833?mt=8
Additional Test Prep for ACT:
- EBSCO LearningExpress: Visit https://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome to register. NOTE: The first time you log in and register, you must be using a school district computer.
- College Admission Test Preparation Center (FREE): Washoe County Library includes college entrance essay writing tutorial and test preparation for ACT®, SAT®, PSAT®, and other exams. Part of the EBSCO LearningExpress Library. You will need a Washoe County Library card to use these tools. Visit www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/center/college-preparation-center/home?AuthToken=51E8BF3A-AA69-43A2-890D-8C0BF5A67C77
- ACT Test Prep from the Princeton Review: First two tests are free, but you'll need to create an account. www.princetonreview.com/college/act-test-prep?ceid=nav-1
- Prep Factory: www.prepfactory.com
- March 2 Success: www.march2success.com
Test Prep for SAT:
- Khan Academy (FREE): www.khanacademy.org
- Collegeboard: Find your future through the most widely use College admission exam. This site also includes college and test preparation information and the CSS Financial Aid Profile form. Visit www.collegeboard.org/