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Placement Assessment

If you are a new student entering Clark State for the first time, you may be required to take the ACCUPLACER placement assessment. The ACCUPLACER placement assessment will evaluate your skill levels in reading, writing and mathematics based on your major at Clark State. The initial ACCUPLACER placement assessment is free. A $15 fee will be charged for a retest. Most often, placement assessment scores will remain valid for three years.

If you have ACT, SAT scores within the past three years, or transcripts from high school (3 years) or another college, you may be excused from parts of the placement test. Please contact an Academic Advisor to learn more about your options. Click on the “calendly” link below the Academic Advisor’s name who corresponds with your location/major. 

Tutoring and Study Resources:

Help with ACCUPLACER
accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students

Help with Math
www.schoolhousetech.com
www.math.com
www.khanacademy.org

Help with Writing
www.english-zone.com/index.php
www.schoolhousetech.com
www.algebrahelp.com
www.testprepreview.com
www.schoolhousetech.com

Students may be exempt from placement assessment if they:

  • Provide evidence of satisfactory ACT and/or SAT scores in English, reading and math that were earned in the last three years.
  • Graduated high school and can provide transcripts with satisfactory Algebra II within the last two years and English 12 letter grades within the last three years.
  • Provide evidence of an earned a degree or have college course credit from another accredited higher education institution.
  • Enroll in workforce development courses.
  • Are mature citizens taking courses on an audit basis.

If you met any of the above requirements to be exempt from placement assessment, please email a copy of your scores and/or transcripts to successcenter@clarkstate.edu for further evaluation.

You are required to take the reading placement assessment if:

  • Your ACT Reading score is below 21.
  • Your SAT evidence-based reading and writing score is below 450/25.
  • You have no evidence of prior satisfactory scores, grades, college credits.

You are required to take the writing placement assessment if:

  • Your ACT English score is below 18.
  • Your SAT evidence-based reading and writing score is below 450/25.
  • You have no evidence of prior satisfactory scores, grades, college credits.

You are required to take the quantitative reasoning placement assessment if:

  • Your ACT math score is below 20.
  • Your SAT math score is below 510/27.
  • You have no evidence of prior satisfactory scores, grades, college credits.

You are required to take the advanced algebra placement assessment if:

  • You plan to enroll in MTH 1280 – College Algebra or higher-level math.
  • You are not required to take the reading or the writing placement test if, per your advisor, you received credit for ENG 1111.
  • You are not required to take the quantitative reasoning and/or advanced algebra placement test if, per your advisor, you’ve received credit for MTH 1070 or MTH 1280.

Placement testing requirements may vary per a given major. Should you happen to register for the incorrect tests, our staff will correct the test selection based on the major you selected on the registration form. Please Note: All Reading and Writing scores/placements are valid for 3 years. Math scores/placements are valid for 2 years.

Schedule Your Placement Assessment

All students are encouraged to prepare for the assessment prior to their scheduled assessment date. Valuable resources can be found on our website. The assessment review videos were created by Clark State faculty to help students prepare for placement assessment. Accuplacer also offers a free study application for student to practice questions and improve their skills.

Call or select your assessment location below to schedule your placement assessment:

  • Springfield
    570 East Leffel Lane | Springfield, 45505
    937.328.6049
  • Beavercreek
    3775 Pentagon Boulevard  |  Beavercreek, OH 45431
    937.429.8921
  • Bellefontaine
    2280 State Route 540  |  Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 
    937.328.6484
  • Xenia
    334 Progress Drive, Suite 200  |  Xenia, Ohio 45385
    937.431.7171
  • Online

The assessment will take approximately three hours.
Available days and times may be adjusted.

  • Bring a valid photo ID when you take the placement assessment.
  • If you have a documented disability (either a physical or learning disability) and need accommodations for taking the placement assessment, make prior arrangements with the Office of Accessibility.

Questions? We're here to help!

Placement Assessment - Springfield

937.328.6049 successcenter@clarkstate.edu

Placement Assessment - Beavercreek

937.429.8921 greenetesting@clarkstate.edu

Placement Assessment - Bellefontaine

937.599.7602 bellefontaine@clarkstate.edu

Placement Assessment - Xenia Xenia YMCA

937.431.7171 xenia@clarkstate.edu