ACCUPLACER Placement

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: We currently offer in-person testing by appointment in Port Angeles, Port Townsend or Forks, and online Zoom testing if needed. If you are an admitted Peninsula College student, your first test—in English, Math and ESL will be free. If you choose to retake any of the tests, the fee is $15.  If you are not a Peninsula College student, you will pay a $20 testing fee. 

To request placement testing, go to Placement Test Request. You will need your Peninsula College Student ID number. 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.

You can practice for the test at ACCUPLACER Practice

Additional English and math study resource: Khan Academy

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