| What is the
Academic American English Placement Test? |
You should
take the Academic American English Placement Test if you did not
learn American English as your first language and did not attend
at least 10 years of school (elementary, middle, high school)
in the United States -- U.S. citizens and residents as well as
international students. The test results determine English, ESL
or reading placement and assessment levels.
This test does not include any math questions.
Non-native speakers of English who wish to take the Math
section of the Accuplacer Test must take the LOEP test first.
At the counseling session (IMAPP), you will receive your scores
and recommendations for classes. You will be able to take the
Math section of the Accuplacer depending on your English scores.
You may be exempt if you meet certain
criteria.
The
Academic American English Placement Test (sample)
includes both multiple choice questions and a writing sample and
lasts approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. |
How do
I schedule the Academic American English test? |
Follow the instructions
at Steps for New Students |
| What are placement
levels? |
You must take
assessment tests, including the Academic American English test,
to determine your placement level. Placement levels indicate the
specific courses you must complete in English, Reading and Speech.
You may not register for all higher level courses until you complete
these course requirements. |
What are
assessment levels? |
Assessment
levels are the minimum levels of English, reading or math that
may be required for any course in the College Catalog.
For example, the Catalog states that CS 100 requires specific
assessment levels in English, reading and math. You cannot register
for any course with a required assessment level until your academic
record shows that you have met that level. |
Why do
only non-native speakers of English take the Academic American
English test?
|
The Academic
American English test is designed for students who learned American
English after already speaking at least one other language. It
produces accurate results for these students. |
| I graduated
from a Montgomery County High School. Isn't that enough proof that
I speak English? |
The Academic
American English and Accuplacer tests are used to assure that all
degree seeking Montgomery College students have adequate English
language skills to succeed academically. The tests are not used
to see whether you "speak English," but whether you are academically
prepared in English for college level courses. |
| What happens
if my Academic American English score is not high enough to take
EN 101? |
You will be required
to take one or more courses in the AELP Program
(ESL classes). |
| What happens
to a student who takes the Accuplacer and scores below the level
for EN 101? |
The student must
take developmental
English classes designed for native speakers of English |
When should
I take the Academic American English test? |
You should take
the exam at least 6-8 weeks before the start of your first term
at Montgomery College. Registration begins very early each semester,
and many AELP classes
fill quickly. Waiting too late to take the Academic American English
test may cause you to miss your opportunity to study for an entire
semester. |
