College Degree Seeking

What Happens After You Are Admitted? Assessments!

As you prepare for your academic journey, it's essential to understand what an assessment test is and what tests you'll need to take after admissions. These tests help determine the right English and math courses for you, ensuring you start at the appropriate level to succeed.

English and Math Placement Tests:

At most schools after you apply and are admitted, you'll need to take placement tests in English and math. These tests are crucial because they assess your current skills in these subjects. Based on your scores, you'll be placed into courses that match your proficiency level. This personalized approach ensures you're neither overwhelmed nor underchallenged in your classes.

Preparing for the Tests:

To perform your best, consider preparing for these assessments. You can find resources such as study guides and practice tests online. Reviewing these materials can help you familiarize yourself with the test format and content. Additionally, there are often workshops and tutoring services available to support you in areas where you may need improvement.

Taking the Tests:

When you're ready, schedule your placement tests depending on the school it may be through your student portal or through the college's testing center. Remember to arrive on time and bring any required identification. The tests are typically untimed, allowing you to focus on demonstrating your skills accurately.

By understanding and preparing for these assessment tests, you're setting yourself up for academic success in college. Be sure to take advantage of the resources available to you and approach the process with confidence.

Assessments for Maricopa Community Colleges

After you are admitted, specific measures are used to find the best English, math, and reading courses for you to start in—for example, your high school GPA, or test scores like the ACT,/SAT. But what if you don’t have these available? You can use EdReady.

First, EdReady has you take various assessments in English, math, and reading to check your knowledge and assign you scores. Course charts are included to tell you the classes you qualify for based on your various EdReady scores.

Don't worry if a score to take a class isn’t quite what you need. EdReady will help you improve by building a personalized study path and going over critical concepts. You can then focus on what you need to learn, skip the areas you understand, and continue working in EdReady until you reach the score you need. It’s that easy! Take a look at this video and visit the link to see all the detail and get prepared!

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