Placement Practice and Test Taking Tips

Prepare, Prepare, and Prepare. Save time and money. A little review can make a difference. Give the tests your best effort. Review the materials and refresh your skills.

Online Resources

Although the College and the Accuplacer College Board do not endorse some of the following sites, many students have found them helpful.

Accuplacer Official Website for Students

Accuplacer Web-based Study App

Khan Academy

These extra samples will help you review the WritePlacer essay part of the English placement test.

Note: Utilizing these resources does not guarantee placement into college level courses or a higher placement score if previously tested.

Accuplacer Tips

  • Read on-screen instructions and directions carefully.
  • Take the time to do your best work.
  • You cannot go back to a previous question.
  • Try to use the process of elimination for multiple choice questions.

Testing Accommodations

If you have a learning, physical, psychological, hearing, visual and/or medical disability and need special assistance or accommodations please contact Accessibility Services at 845-574-4541 to request specific accommodations and be prepared to provide documentation.

All accommodations must be approved and arranged before taking the Placement Test.