Placement Testing

Who needs to take the test?

You must take the Accuplacer test for enrollment if you have:

  • Taken the SAT before February, 2016
  • Taken the ACT before February, 2018
  • Taken the Accuplacer test before October, 2018
  • Fewer than 12 college credits
  • College GPA below 2.0

NOTE: You do not need an appointment to test on the Main Campus. We will accept testers on a drop-in basis.

SAT Scoring Information 

Score Class Recommendation
ERWS Score of 370 or below

IRW 97

  • Students that place into IRW 97 must also take PY 100
ERWS Score of 380-420

IRW 98
ERWS Score of 400-440

IRW 99/EN 101 - must be taken together

  • Students in IRW99/EN101 may opt for IRW 98
ERWS Score of 450 or higher EN 101 

ACT Scoring Information 

Score Class Recommendation
English + Reading Score Total of 23 or lower

IRW 97

  • Students that place into IRW 97 must also take PY 100
English + Reading Score Total of 24-28

IRW 98
English + Reading Score Total of 26-30

IRW 99/EN 101 - must be taken together

  • Students in IRW99/EN101 may opt for IRW 98
English + Reading Score Total of 31 or higher EN 101 

Placement Tests

ALEKS PPL

Math assessment to ensure your best course placement.

Accuplacer Test

Reading & English comprehension tests to ensure your best course placement.

Levels of English Proficiency

For students who need to improve their English language skills.

Blackboard English Test

Determine which English courses will meet and challenge your skill set

Questions?

Contact us at placementtesting@grcc.edu

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