PLACEMENT OPTIONS
If unable to use any of the placements listed, read the information below on scheduling an ACCUPLACER assessment.
Complete your PC application prior to submitting your placement paperwork for review to testing@pencol.edu
High School Transcripts (within 10 years) may submit unofficial transcripts. High school juniors may submit transcripts with 3 semesters for Running Start placement review. (Placement not available with homeschool or international high school transcripts.)
GED Test Scores (within 10 years) passing score in Math & RLA taken in 2014 or later
Self-Placement - may request self-placement into English 90 & Math 63 (not available for Running Start placement)
Smarter Balanced Scores (within 2 years of high school attendance) ELA Level 3 or 4, Math level 3 or 4 plus required math grade
SAT Scores (within 3 years of test date) Math minimum score=520, Evidence Based Reading/Writing minimum score=480
ACT Scores (within 3 years of test date) Math minimum score=21, Reading minimum score=19
Placement Test Scores - previous ACCUPLACER or Compass test scores
Placement Reciprocity (within 1 year) placement by another Washington state community/technical college
Submit documentation for the options below to transcript@pencol.edu
College Transcripts (may submit unofficial transcripts for placement purposes)
Advanced Placement Test Scores or CLEP Test Scores
International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International Transcripts
ACCUPLACER Assessment: We currently offer in-person testing by appointment in Port Angeles or Forks, and online Zoom testing if needed. To request placement testing, go to Placement Test Request You will pay a $20 testing fee. You will need your Peninsula College Student ID number. When your testing fee has been processed, you will receive an email with information on how to schedule your test. Photo ID is required for testing (see ID info document below).
To do online testing you will need:
*A computer or laptop with a webcam/microphone/speakers and high speed internet (Phone and tablets are not supported)
*A space with no interruptions and a clean desk/table with only a computer/laptop, keyboard, mouse, scratch paper, and pencil.
Get Prepared for the assessment at ACCUPLACER Practice
Additional English and math study resource:
