High school students participating in the Dual Enrollment and Early College programs may be eligible for placement testing waivers or can use any of our assessment options.
Waivers include 11th grade high school GPA, and scores for PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams.
If you are not eligible for a waiver, see the options below.
Guided Self-Placement Survey for English
Guided Self-lacement for English
This is a short self-assessment used to select an English course. If you need an English placement in order to take another type of course (for example a Humanities or Social Science course) you can also use this assessment to obtain an English level placement.
Guided Self-Placement Math Test
This test offers placement up to MAT-194 College Algebra.
Accuplacer Math Test
The Accuplacer math test offers placement up to MAT-281 Calculus I
Study Materials
- Study materials are available Accuplacer website.
- Students can use these materials to study for either the Accuplacer or the Guided Self-Placement Math Test.
Math Retest Policies
- Students are permitted a maximum of two testing attempts total, regardless of test type. Attempts may be used on the Accuplacer, the Guided Self-Placement Math Test, or a combination of both. Students may not exceed two total attempts.
- A 10-day wait period is required between attempts. A shorter wait is permitted 1-3 weeks prior to the start of a semester. Check with the Assessment Center for current dates.
- After add-drop has ended students enrolled in a math course may not retest until the end of the semester, after grades have posted.
- Math placement scores are valid for two years.
- After two years, a student may test again if they have not yet taken a math course.
- Exceptions and Waivers: The requirements outlined in this policy may be waived or modified on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair or Dean. Requests for exceptions should be based on the individual student's circumstances, academic needs, and readiness for the appropriate math course. Please email testing@bhcc.edu if you would like to request an exception.