FSCC Placement Policy
FSCC has adopted multiple placement measures to help students select the most appropriate English, Math, and Reading courses for their educational goals.
All students enrolling in English or mathematics courses must provide their High School Transcripts or placement scores from a testing instrument approved by the college (ACT, SAT and ACCUPLACER tests) completed within two years before enrollment.
Students who provide high school transcripts that meet FSCC requirements are encouraged to use their cumulative high school GPA instead of placement exams.
Students are enrolled in classes according to their scores.
Students who are enrolled in a certificate or degree program in an occupational or technical program should check the program requirements and with the program director to ensure placement test requirements.
English Placement Measures:
Systemwide course placement measures for placement into English Composition I without corequisite developmental support:
∙ACT: 18 or higher on ACT Reading AND ACT English; OR
∙ SAT: 500 or higher on SAT ERW (Evidence-based Reading and Writing); OR
∙ Accuplacer: 255 or higher on Reading AND Writing; OR
∙ High School: 3.0 or high school cumulative unweighted GPA after five or more semesters; OR
∙ ACT and High School GPA: 16+ ACT Reading AND ACT English AND B or higher (not B-) in most recent high school English course; OR
∙ 2.7+ high school cumulative unweighted GPA after 5 or more semesters AND B or higher (not B-) in most recent high school English course
Math Placement Measures:
College Algebra
Math ACT: 22 or higher OR
Math SAT: 540 or higher OR
Accuplacer QAS: 263 or higher OR
HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.25 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and B- or higher in Second semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
Institutional Measure* (including professional discretion)
Contemporary Math and Elementary Statistics
Math ACT: 19 or higher OR
Math SAT: 510 or higher OR
Accuplacer QAS: 255 or higher OR
HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.00 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and C- or higher in Second Semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
Institutional Measure* (including professional discretion)
Accuplacer Placement Test
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation is composed of tests in three subject areas: writing, reading, and mathematics. It is NOT a pass/fail test. Student’s best effort is extremely important, as the results may determine placement in writing, reading, and mathematics courses. Students who wish to take a placement test for additional placement options are welcome to do so. All sections are untimed. However, you should allow at least 1 ½ -2 hours to complete the entire battery of tests.
FSCC Students may take the ACCUPLACER test twice for free. The third test is $10. Students may take the test up to three times in a 6-month period. No calculators are provided for the ACCUPLACER test. Some, but not all, of the math questions contain pop-up calculators for students to use in solving the problem.
How to Prepare for ACCUPLACER
Sharpening your academic skills by answering sample test questions in reading, writing, and math can lead you to improve and can help boost your confidence when you take the actual tests. ACCUPLACER resources include a free web-based study app, along with sample questions for each of the sections of the test. Go to https://studentportal.accuplacer.org, and click on “Practice Resources.” Note: FSCC administers the “Next-Generation” version of ACCUPLACER.
Testing locations
The ACCUPLACER test can be taken at the FSCC main campus in Fort Scott and Miami County Campus in Paola. Testing is available during regular business hours by appointment only. For large groups who wish to test, please contact FSCC Student Success Center for scheduling.
FSCC Student Success Center
2108 S. Horton, Fort Scott, KS
620-223-2700 ext. 4300 or 4340
stacyb@fortscott.edu
FSCC Miami County Campus
501 Hospital Drive, Paola, KS
913-294-4178
Test length
The ACCUPLACER test is not timed, but it typically takes an hour or so, depending on the test-taker. No calculators are provided for the ACCUPLACER test. Some, but not all, of the math questions contain pop-up calculators for students to use in solving the problem.
Transferring scores
FSCC accepts scores from other colleges; tests include ACCUPLACER, ACT and SAT (provided that they were taken within two years). Scores from another institution can be converted to FSCC placement levels.
Remote testing
The ACCUPLACER test can be taken remotely at a local college or university, provided that the college has the capability for remote testing with ACCUPLACER and is an approved proctor. Remote testing requires scheduling with the FSCC Student Success Center. Some colleges/universities charge a fee for remote testing.