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Accuplacer Placement

Accuplacer Placement testing is offered by appointment only at the Centennial and Rampart Range Campus. 

PPSC and guest students have the following options to take the Accuplacer exam:

  1. Take the Accuplacer in-person.
  2. Take the Accuplacer on-line with Examity, Accuplacer approved virtual proctor.
    • First you must verify if you meet the technical requirements. If you do, send an email to testing.center@pikespeak.edu  requesting an online voucher to test with Examity. Include in the email your full name, your PPSC student number, and the exam you need to take. For example: Accuplacer English, Accuplacer Math, or both. Fees might apply to this option.
  3. Take the Accuplacer remotely at an approved testing center in the US or abroad. Fees  might  apply  to  this   option.


Accuplacer Accessibility Support
The Accuplacer platform has an Accessibility Wizard software built into the testing environment, allowing high contrast color scheme, text size, background color, text color, text size, text font, line spacing, and cursor for students who need accommodations in those areas. Students don’t require AS approval to use the Accessibility Wizard. Students can access the Accessibility Wizard software any time during their test. The Accessibility icon will appear at the top right corner of the testing screen.  Watch the videos below to learn how to use the Accessibility Wizard tool during your test. 

ACCUPLACER Calculator Tutorial

ACCUPLACER Accessibility Wizard Tutorial

ACCUPLACER Highlighter Tutorial

Resources 
Accuplacer offers free practice tests in the prepare-for-Accuplacer-practice website.

Students must have a valid photo ID with them to test. Accuplacer acceptable photo IDs include: Driver’s license, state-approved or federal ID, Military ID, College ID, High School ID, Middle School ID, Passport, Tribal ID, Naturalization card or certificate of citizenship, and Accuplacer Student ID Form.

Students studying
Military and Veterans Student

Military or Veteran Affiliated Students

Accuplacer testing for math and English is available at the Fort Carson office on a walk-in basis. Testing hours are: Monday—Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 14:30 p.m., Fridays 10:00 until 14:30 p.m

The Fort Carson Education Center is located at: 
1675 Long Street, Building 1117, Room 117.
Fort Carson, CO 80913

Accuplacer testing is also available at Peterson SFB on a walk-in basis, Tuesday (09:00 AM - 3:30 PM).  The Peterson SFB MVP office is located at:

301 W Stewart Ave
Building 1141, Room 112
Peterson SFB, CO 80914

Are you a military or veteran affiliated student wanting to use VA or DOD Education Benefits to pay for a college prep course (below the 100-course level)?


Pikes Peak State College has confirmed with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense that a placement test is required in order to justify taking a college prep math or English course. No other form of justification is acceptable. Neither VA nor DOD (For both Tuition Assistance and MyCAA) will pay for these courses without a placement test score on file.

What does this mean for you?

You must take EdReady or the Accuplacer test to determine if you need to take a college prep course for math or English. An EdReady score below 90 can be submitted to justify your enrollment in a college prep course. If you score less than 90, you must  export your results directly to the Testing Center. To export your EdReady scores:

  • Go to "My Account"
  • Under "Student data export" select "Download Your Data"
  • In the textbox, send a copy directly to the Testing Center: testing.center@pikespeak.edu 
  • The Testing Center will let you know when your scores have been entered on your student record. 
  • Students using TA, VA, or MyCAA education benefits should take EdReady once and submit that score to the Testing Center. VA, TA, and MyCAA benefits will not pay for developmental classes (below 1000 level) if students force a score of 90+ on EdReady. Students using TA, VA, or MyCAA education benefits who earned a score of 90+, will have to pay out of pocket if they later realize they need the developmental class(es). Please contact MVP for more information (719-502-4100, mvp@pikespeak.edu).

 

Student using a computer

EdReady for PPSC Placement

EdReady is a personalized, free, and self-placed learning system that is used to assess student's English and Math readiness for Pikes Peak placement. You can complete EdReady on-line from the comfort of your home.

To take advantage of this option, you will need to:

1. Go to pikespeak.edready.org and create an EdReady account.
  • Use your Pikes Peak assigned student email if you have one. If you do not have a Pikes Peak email, you should use the email you included in your Pikes Peak application.
  • Only scores from the Pikes Peak EdReady platform will be accepted for placement. You will know you are in the Pikes Peak platform if you see the PPSC logo.

2. Enter the Goal Key for the course you are trying to place into. See the chart below for a list of the PPSC EdReady Goal Keys. Not sure what math goal key to use? Check your DegreeCheck to find your required math class.

EdReady Goal Keys


**On September 2022, EdReady was approved for placement into MAT 1440. EdReady cannot be used to place into MAT 1420 or MAT 1400 at this time. Students may complete the Accuplacer to place into these courses. Students are encouraged to use the EdReady code PPSC_1400 to prepare for the Accuplacer**

3. After adding the goal key, you will then complete the diagnostic test, work through the lessons, and retake topics and units to earn your desired score. A score of 90 is required for placement into college level courses except for MAT 1440. A score less than 90 would place you into co-req or college prep courses. To place into MAT 1440, you will need a score of 97. 
  • Students using TA, VA, or MyCAA education benefits should take EdReady once and submit that score to the Testing Center. VA, TA, and MyCAA benefits will not pay for developmental classes (below 1000 level) if students force a score of 90+ on EdReady. Students using TA, VA, or MyCAA education benefits who earned a score of 90+, will have to pay out of pocket if they later realize they need the developmental class(es). Please contact MVP for more information (719-502-4100, mvp@pikespeak.edu).
4. Once you have earned a score of 90 or 97 for PPSC_1440, the Testing Center will get an automatic notification with your score report. We will process your scores and will send you an email with placement information within two business days.

5. Students using TA, VA, or MyCAA education benefits may use EdReady with a score below 90 to justify enrollment in co-requisite or prep courses. To justify enrollment in these courses, you must export your results directly to the Testing Center.

Follow these steps if you need to export your EdReady scores below 90 to justify placement:

  • Go to "My Account"
  • Under "Student data export" select "Download Your Data"
  • In the textbox, send a copy directly to the Testing Center: testing.center@pikespeak.edu.
  • The Testing Center will process your scores within two business days.
EdReady Accessibility Support

EdReady has the following accessibility settings available for students:

  • Use EdReady with a screen reader.
  • Enable keyboard focus wherever possible.
  • Enable contract controls.
  • Enable table of contact for all pages.

Students can enable the EdReady accessibility support when they sign up for EdReady or from  My Account page by clicking Show additional options. Students don’t need to have AS approval to use the EdReady Accessibility tools.

 

Placement for International Students

Are you a prospective international student pursuing an F-1 visa?

Per F-1 visa regulations, international students must be fully accepted to their degree program to receive an I-20 to apply for a visa. To ensure that students are fully admitted to their program and to determine whether students will require co-requisite support courses in their program, Pikes Peak requires placement testing prior to issuing an I-20.

What does this mean for you?

You must take EdReady or the Accuplacer test to determine if you need to take a college prep course for math or English. For most cases, an EdReady score below 90 can be submitted to justify your enrollment in a college prep course.

For information on placement options for International Students, please visit the international student website <link: https://www.ppsc.edu/admissions/enroll/prospective-students/international-students/index.php

International Student Placement Options: 

  1. Complete EdReady. 
    • To get started with EdReady, follow the steps in the Placement Testing for International Students Handout. 
    • Students who score less than a 90 will need to take co-requisite courses. Please note students that pursue a major requiring MAT 1340 must make a score of 90 or higher. **Students needing MAT 1340 are not permitted to enroll in remedial courses**

  2. Take the Accuplacer in-person, if in the U.S.

3. Take the Accuplacer on-line with Examity, Accuplacer approved virtual proctor.
    • First you must verify if you meet the technical requirements. If you do, send an email to testing.center@pikespeak.edu requesting an on-line voucher to test with Examity. Include in the email your full name, your PPSC student number, and the exam you need to take. For example: Accuplacer English, Accuplacer Math, or both. Fees might apply to this option.

  1. Take the Accuplacer remotely at an approved testing center in the US or abroad. Testing options might vary per country.
Accuplacer offers free practice tests and resources. Find more information here: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice

You can learn more about the PPSC Accuplacer by reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions here: https://www.ppsc.edu/admissions/testing-center/placement-testing/accuplacer-faqs.php.

Contact the office of International Students at international@pikespeak.edu when you have completed your Accuplacer test or EdReady. 
Students at the Rampart Range Campus
Rampart Range Campus
Need More Information? Contact the Testing Center at testing.center@pikespeak.edu or visit us at one of our locations. 

Centennial Campus 
Room A121
Aspen Building 5675 S. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-3370

Monday through Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Closed 
Sunday - Closed


Rampart Range Campus
Room S101, Check-in at S102
2070 Interquest Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 502-3370

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - Closed
Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Closed 
Sunday - Closed

Testing Center Mission Statement

The Testing Center is committed to providing exceptional, accessible, and comprehensive testing services for Pikes Peak State College and the surrounding community. All tests are administered under standardized conditions that are efficient, fair, and secure. We maintain and adhere to all standards set forth in the National College Testing Association’s Professional Standards & Guidelines