How are placement test results interpreted?
Placement tests are intended to measure skills which research have shown to be closely related to academic success. In combination with other measures, test results represent student strengths and capabilities as measured by these tests. While no placement test score by itself can exclude a student from enrolling in any particular course, these tests provide one of the most effective means for measuring a students knowledge of English, reading, and mathematics. Students are advised to discuss their placement results with a counselor/advisor so that, in combination with other relevant information (e.g., previous academic record), they can assist them to develop an educational plan.
