Accuplacer Testing Information – Methodist College

What is the Accuplacer?

The Accuplacer exam is used to support admission decisions and determine appropriate course placement. Each exam typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours to complete.

Who Needs to Take It?

Placement into 100-level courses is based on standardized test scores or prior coursework. Students who do not meet placement criteria will be enrolled in developmental courses.

• Biology/Math: Students who do not meet criteria will be placed in developmental courses.

• English: Students will be placed in ENG101 with one or both of the following labs:

- ENG100A: Reading and Writing Lab
- ENG100B: Writing Conventions Lab

A writing sample will determine lab placement.

In-Person Testing

1. Schedule Your Exam Register here:

Methodist College Testing Services Exam Selection | RegisterBlast

Please include your Student ID, full name, date of birth, and phone number.

First attempt is free
Retakes/Rescheduling fee for no show appointments: $10.00

2. Check Your Email

You’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to study guides.

3. What to Bring

A computer
A valid photo ID
A calculator (provided within the test)

Results are typically available the same day or the next.

Remote Testing

· Email your full name, student ID#, DOB, email address, and name of exam to the Testing Center (testing@methodistcol.edu).

· The Testing Center will create a voucher for your exam(s).

· You will receive an email from Accuplacer with instructions on how to schedule a remote proctoring appointment.

· Fee: $28

· Late Scheduling: Additional fees applied if exams are scheduled for less than 72 hours in advance.

Study Guides

You can access the study guides here:

Study Guide for English Placement Exam

Study Guide for Biology Placement Exam

Study Guide for Math Placement Exam

You can also find helpful practice math problems here: https://www.kutasoftware.com/free.html.