If I placed in Math 22 and am planning to take Math 2 (Precalculus), what should I do?
As an initial step, you should consider retesting, but before you do, be sure to study and prepare for the test to ensure you maximize your placement eligibility. Additionally, you may enroll in Math 2 if you attained a score of at least 41 points on the COMPASS College Algebra test and have fulfilled the geometry prerequisite by having completed high school geometry within the last 3 years or by successfully completing Math 32 (Plane Geometry). You will need a counseling waiver to enroll in Math 2. If you have not attained a score of at least 41 points on the COMPASS Algebra test, then the Mathematics Department recommends that you take Math 20 (Intermediate Algebra) prior to enrolling in Math 2. You must also satisfy the SMC geometry prerequisite by having completed high school geometry within the last 3 years or by successfully completing Math 32.
