Definitions for "Placement Tests"
Keywords:  math, sat, english, freshmen, clep
These are administered to freshmen and transfer students who will be taking math, English, and foreign language courses here at MC in order to determine the appropriate course level for each student.
Aptitude or achievement tests that are used for counseling or to place student in college courses.
These are computerized English and math tests that assess students' skills and place them into developmental or college-level courses. Their purpose is to ensure that students are equipped with the best possible skills for academic success. Test exemption may be possible based upon prior college level coursework or certain SAT, ACT, AP or CLEP scores.