Testing Locations
The day of the test, bring a government issued valid photo
ID.
GET STARTED WITH
The test can be taken at any of the following locations:
Main Campus Testing Center
506 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter
803-774-3306
F. E. DuBose Campus
3351 Sumter Highway, Manning
803-473-2531
Kershaw County Downtown Campus
1125 Little Street, Camden
803-425-8388
Lee County Site
200 North Main Street, Bishopville
803-483-2282
Shaw AFB Education Center Site
Building 501, 398 Shaw Drive
Shaw AFB, Sumter
803-666-2422
ACCUPLACER®
FIND YOUR PATH AT CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Retesting Policy
1. All students wishing to retest must wait 5 workdays after their last test date, unless waived by an Admissions Counselor. A Testing Center Retest Eligibility Form is required from an Admissions Counselor.
2. Students can test twice at no charge. If a third attempt is necessary, a $25.00 fee is charged for each retest.
3. Students can retest on the ACCUPLACER placement test to place higher into any of the Reading, English, or Mathematics courses. It is recommended that students see an Admissions Counselor for advisement prior to attempting to test out of courses.
506 North Guignard Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
Central Carolina Technical College does not discriminate in employment or
admissions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or any other protected class.
What is ACCUPLACER®?
ACCUPLACER is an important test for admissions to Central
Carolina Technical College. Test questions are based on
your responses. Questions will either increase or decrease in
difficulty and in point value depending on how you respond.
ACCUPLACER® Facts
• There are approximately 20 multiple-choice questions per test: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, and College Algebra.
• There is no time limit for the test. It takes about 2.5 hours to complete.
• The test results are immediate.
• ACCUPLACER scores are valid for five years.
Accommodations
Testing accommodations are available for those who qualify.
For Disability Services contact the Disability Services
Coordinator at 803-778-7871.
Getting Prepared
PLATO® Courseware
Try PLATO Courseware, an online learning program CCTC
uses to help students prepare for the ACCUPLACER test.
You will take a pretest for Reading, English and Math to
determine your skill level. Then, you will work through
lessons automatically prescribed based on your answers. Once
completed, you will schedule placement testing.
For more information contact the Student Learning Center at
803-778-7812 or email [email protected].
ACCUPLACER® Study App
The Study App features practice tests in Arithmetic,
Elementary Algebra, College-Level Math, Reading
Comprehension, and Sentence Skills. It will help you:
• Become familiar with the content and format of the ACCUPLACER test questions.
• Access interactive ACCUPLACER sample questions.
• Get an immediate explanation of correct or
incorrect answers.
• Use the study app on either your computer or
your smartphone.
To get the FREE ACCUPLACER app, visit:
http://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org
Sample Questions
Arithmetic
What is 12% of 120
A.10
B.14.4
C.18.4
D.28.8
Elementary Algebra
Which of the following is a factor of both
x2-x-6 and x2-5x+6?
a.x-3
b.x+3
c.x-2
d. x+2
College Level Mathematics
For what real number x is x2-6x+9 negative?
A.-3< x<3
B. x<3 or x>3
C.x=-3 or x=3
D.0<x<6
E. For no real numbers x
Reading Comprehension
The Midwest is experiencing the worst drought in fifteen
years. Corn and soybean prices are expected to be very high
this year. What does the second sentence do?
A.It restates the idea found in the first
B. It states an effect.
C.It gives an example.
D.It analyzes the statement made in the first.
Sentence Skills (English)
Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original
sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose
the first answer.
To walk, biking, and driving are Pat’s favorite ways of
getting around.
A.To walk, biking, and driving
B. Walking, biking, and driving
C.To walk, biking, and to drive
D.To walk, to bike, and also driving
Answer Key:
Arithmetic: B
Elementary Algebra: A
College-Level Mathematics: E
Reading Comprehension: B
Sentence Skills: B
Determine Placement
After completing the CCTC application, your course
placement in Reading, English and Math is determined by
the best combination of the following:
• ACT or SAT test scores. Qualifying scores for ACT English or SAT Critical Reading or Revised SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: ACT Math or SAT Math or revised SAT Math.
Important: Your course placement in Math is determined by the most recent Assessment.
• College transcripts including AP and CLEP/DSST Scores; send official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office
• Accuplacer placement: Test scores are used if the above are not available or did not result in
College-Level placement.
Taking ACCUPLACER®
After you have prepared to take the test, you will make a
testing appointment using Testing Center Registration,
or you may walk in to test. Testing Center Registration is
available 24 hours for your convenience. Follow the simple
instructions below to schedule your testing appointment.
How to Register to Take the Test
• Visit www.cctech.edu and click the “Testing Center Registration” button.
• On the Exam Registration page click the campus for
your test.
• Under “Choose a Group” Select Placement Testing.
• Under “Choose an Exam” Select ACCUPLACER.
• Select a date.
• Select a time.
• Enter your name and email.
• Read Exam Guideline Acknowledgement.
• Agree to Guideline Acknowledgement.
• Enter your phone number.
• Select the Add to Cart Button.
• On the next page Select Complete Registration.