Welcome to Testing Services at Coconino Community College.  Please select from the menu below to find the details on each type of testing services offered by Coconino Community College.

 

• Placement Testing

  Coconino Community College believes academic achievement is directly related to the course placement students receive prior to their enrollment. We are committed to providing opportunities for successful academic experiences for all students.

   

  Coconino Community College administers the ACCUPLACER placement test from The College Board.  Vsisit the Accuplacer collegeboard website to learn more about the exam. 

   

  We administers the following sections of Accuplacer (click on each name to learn more):

   

  • Math – All students will take the Elementary Algebra section (12 multiple choice questions) and then move up to College Level Math (20 multiple choice questions) if they score high enough on the Elementary Algebra section.  We do not administer the Arithmetic section.
  • Reading Comprehension:  20 multiple choice questions.
  • WritePlacer:  Consisting of a 300-600 word essay.

  Please note we do not administer Sentence Skills. 

   

  The exam is not timed, however we recommend that you allow 3 hours for testing on all three sections. 

   

  Once you have completed your exam you will print out your results, including your recommended course placement, and review that information with the test administrator. 

   

  We also offer placement exams for Spanish, French and German. 

    

  Placement Testing Location:  Lone Tree Campus, Room 111

   

  Schedule
  	Mondays	2:00 PM
  	Tuesdays	9:00 AM
  	Fridays	9:00 AM
  1st	Wednesday	5:30 PM

   

  To schedule your placement testing please call student services at:  928-226-4323 or email placement.testing@coconino.edu

   

  Please note the following requirements for placement testing:

  • Photo ID required
  • Comet ID number required
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your testing session
  • Only scratch paper and pencils (provided to you) are allowed on the exam (no outside materials are allowed including calculators). 

   

  Students are allowed to retest once per semester on each subject. There is a $12 retest fee per subject, and students are not required to retest on all subjects in the same day. Please pay the retesting fee at the Registration desk prior to your testing session and bring your receipt with you to the Testing Office.

   

  Additional questions – Please contact placement testing at 928-226-4301 or placement.testing@coconino.edu

• Practice Tests and Study Guides for Accuplacer

  Before taking the Accuplacer all students are encouraged to review the study guides below to become familiar with the test.

   

   Official Accuplacer Web-Based Study App (free to download).

   

  Sample Practice Test.

   

  There are many other websites that students may find helpful as they prepare for the Accuplacer placement test(s). Some examples are:

  • http://www.aaastudy.com/ - Arithmetic
  • http://www.math.com/ - Arithmetic through Pre-Calculus
  • http://www.purplemath.com/ – Algebra
  • https://edready.org/home - College Math Readiness
  • http://englishforeveryone.org/ - English and Reading
  • http://hippocampus.org/  - Videos in English and Math
  • http://www.studyguidezone.com/ - Accuplacer study guides for English and Math
  • http://www.testprepreview.com/ - Accuplacer study guides for English and Math
  • https://www.khanacademy.org/ - Tutorials in English and Math

• Course Placement based on Accuplacer and ACT/SAT scores

  Accuplacer English Placement Criteria*
  Reading Comprehension Score Range	Writer Placer Score		CCC Course Placement
  30 - 40	1 - 2		ENG 095
  41 - 75			RDG 099, EMS 131
  	3 - 4		ENG 100
  76 - 120	5 - 8		ENG 101, BUS 111

   

   

  Accuplacer Math Placement for Spring and Summer 2017*
  Elementary Algebra Score Range		College Level Math Score Range	Course Placement
  less than 36			MAT 088
  36-60			MAT 091
  		20 - 43	MAT 096, MAT 097, MAT 140, BUS 100
  		44 - 69	MAT 142, MAT 151, MAT 187
  		70 - 120	MAT 160, MAT 172, MAT 211, MAT 220

   

   

  Accuplacer Math Placement for Fall 2017*
  Elementary Algebra Score Range		College Level Math Score Range				Course Placement
  		Liberal Arts	Business	STEM
  less than 36						MAT 088
  36 - 60						MAT 091
  61 - 120						Take the college level math exam
  		20 - 39				MAT 097 or MAT 140
  		40 - 69			MAT 142
  			20 - 44	20 - 49		MAT 097
  			45 - 69			MAT 151
  				50 - 69		MAT 187
  		70-120	70-120	70-120		MAT 160, 172, 211, 220 (Major dependent)

   

   

  ACT/SAT Course Placement Criteria*
  Subject	ACT	SAT score prior to March 2016	SAT score March 2016 - Present	Course Placement
  Math	<15	<330	<370	MAT 088
  Math	15-16	330-400	370-440	MAT 091
  Math	17-20	410-520	450-550	MAT 097, MAT 140
  Math	21-24	530-600	560-620	MAT 142, MAT 151, MAT 187
  Math	25-26	610-640	630-660	MAT 160, MAT 172, MAT 211
  Math	>=27	>=650	>=670	MAT 220
  English	20+	420+	460+	ENG 101

   

  *These scores are based on current CCC policies and procedures and are subject to change.

   

  For information regarding AP, IB, CLEP, DSST exam equivalency pleaase use the following link: AZ Transfer Exam Equivalency

• Remote Placement Testing for Accuplacer

  Are you looking to take an Accuplacer Exam at a location near your home?  Please contact placement testing services to discuss options at 928-226-4301.

• Need to send your scores to CCC for Accuplacer or ACT/SAT?

  Incoming Scores

   

  ACT/SAT scores can be used for placement if taken within the last two years. Official copies must be sent to CCC.  When submitting Accuplacer scores from another institution, you must present an official copy or have scores faxed or emailed directly from the testing center.

   

  Send to:  placement.testing@coconino.edu or fax 928-226-4103.

• Need your CCC Accuplacer Scores sent to another school?

  Outgoing Scores

   

  To request that we send your placement scores to another institution,  please fill out our: Test Score Release Form

• Proctored testing for other schools

  Coconino Community College is able to proctor exams for students taking classes at other schools.  Please contact us directly to discuss options and to see if we can proctor an exam for your school:  placement.testing@coconino.edu or 928-226-4301. 

   

  There will be a $30 proctor fee for each test taken for another school.   

• HESI, GED and Pearson Testing

  Please visit our Fee Based Testing Services page

• CLEP Testing

  CCC is not currently a CLEP testing site, however Northern Arizona University administers the CLEP exam.  Please contact them at:  Northern Arizona University Testing Services 928-523-2358 or testing@nau.edu or visit their website at testing.nau.edu to schedule CLEP testing.