If I have a Bachelors or Masters Degree, why do I have to take the Student Assessment of Academic Proficiency Test (Accuplacer)?
The Student Assessment of Academic Proficiency Test (Accuplacer) is the minimum requirement for formal admission. Although you may have a Bachelors or Masters degree, the test is intended to determine if you need additional support in the areas of English, Reading, Math and Writing.Q: What if I do poorly on the Student Assessment of Academic Proficiency Test (Accuplacer)? Students with low scores need to meet with a member of student services or counseling to identify a success plan that will help enhance their knowledge in the area(s) identified through testing. Included in the plan will be tutorials/tests/courses for the students to complete. Once the plan has been finished, the student can retake the test to improve the original score(s). The Student Assessment of Academic Proficiency Test (Accuplacer) is intended to determine if you need additional support with basic skills. Meeting the specified test score range is a requirement and must be accomplished prior to submitting a forma
