College Placement Exam

Augusta Technical College uses the ACCUPLACER® placement test, which measures knowledge in math, reading, and writing. The placement test does not determine if an individual can attend the College and it is not pass or fail; it simply helps us place students in the college classes that meet their skill level. The ACCUPLACER® test consists of four sections: reading comprehension, sentence skills, mathematics, and elementary algebra.

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to study for the ACCUPLACER® test. The test is not pass or fail; however, minimum scores are required in each section to avoid having to take Gateway Complement classes. The placement test may be taken up to two times.  For more information, read our ACCUPLACER® FAQs .

STUDY GUIDES AND RESOURCES

EXAM FEES

  • If you are testing to attend Augusta Technical College, the test is covered under the $25 application fee.
  • P.O.S.T Examinees, or others testing for employment, the cost is $45 and must be paid prior to testing. Call Admissions for more information at 706.771.4028.

MINIMUM SCORES*

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS

 

Reading Comprehension

Sentence Skills

Arithmetic

Elementary Algebra

ACCUPLACER

64

70

34

57

Next Generation

236

249

229

245

 

 

Reading

Writing/English

Math

Algebra

COMPASS

79

62

26

37

SAT (Old)

450

440

SAT (New)

25

24

ACT

17

16

19

GED

145

145

DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

 

Reading Comprehension

Sentence Skills

Arithmetic

Elementary Algebra

ACCUPLACER

55

60

34

57 (if required)

Next Generation

224

236

229

245 (if required)

 

 

Reading

Writing/English

Math

Algebra

COMPASS

70

32

26

28

SAT (Old)

430

400

SAT (New)

24

22

ACT

13

12

17

GED

145

145

 

Augusta Technical College uses the ACCUPLACER® placement test, which measures knowledge in math, reading, and writing. The placement test does not determine if an individual can attend the College and it is not pass or fail; it simply helps us place students in the college classes that meet their skill level. The ACCUPLACER® test consists of four sections: reading comprehension, sentence skills, mathematics, and elementary algebra.

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to study for the ACCUPLACER® test. The test is not pass or fail; however, minimum scores are required in each section to avoid having to take Gateway Complement classes. The placement test may be taken up to two times.  For more information, read our ACCUPLACER® FAQs .

STUDY GUIDES AND RESOURCES

EXAM FEES

  • If you are testing to attend Augusta Technical College, the test is covered under the $25 application fee.
  • P.O.S.T Examinees, or others testing for employment, the cost is $45 and must be paid prior to testing. Call Admissions for more information at 706.771.4028

MINIMUM SCORES*

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS

 

Reading

Writing

Arithmetic

Algebra

Next Generation

236

249

229

245

 

Reading Comprehension

Sentence Skills

Arithmetic

Elementary Algebra

ACCUPLACER

64

70

34

57

 

 

Reading

Writing/English

Math

Algebra

COMPASS

79

62

26

37

SAT (Old)

450

440

SAT (New)

25

24

ACT

17

16

19

GED

145

145

DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

 

Reading

Writing

Arithmetic

Algebra

Next Generation

236

249

229

245 (if required)

 

Reading Comprehension

Sentence Skills

Arithmetic

Elementary Algebra

ACCUPLACER

55

60

34

57 (if required)

 

 

Reading

Writing/English

Math

Algebra

COMPASS

70

32

26

28

SAT (Old)

430

400

SAT (New)

24

22

ACT

13

12

17

GED

145

145