Placement Testing

Placement testing can be conducted in-person or via Examity, ACCUPLACER’s approved online remote live testing service. To utilize Examity, specific technology requirements must be met. It is not possible to test remotely on tablets, cell phones, or on computers that do not meet requirements.

To schedule a test or for more information, call 217-234-5301 or email tutoringandtesting@lakelandcollege.edu. Students who have a documented disability can make arrangements for test accommodations by contacting the Office of Student Accommodations at 217-234-5259. Students are encouraged to review the placement test study guide in order to prepare for the test.

Students may retest twice per academic year, at a minimal fee, but must wait a minimum of 48 hours between retests. The current fee is $5.00 per retest. The Testing Center only accepts cash or check. Please reach out to the center if there is a financial barrier to retesting for options.

Interpreting Test Scores

To determine placement in reading, English and math, match your score on the ACT/SAT or LLC placement test with the appropriate range of scores below. Counselors will review this information with you at your orientation/advising appointment. To discuss your placement scores or for additional information regarding degree requirements, please call Counseling Services at 217-234-5232.

If placement test scores require enrollment in a reading course, students must enroll in the required course for their first semester at Lake Land College.

Reading Requirements

ACT	SAT	NEXT – GEN ACCUPLACER	CLASSIC ACCUPLACER	Required Course
0 – 11	200 – 360	200 – 222	20 – 40	RDG 007
12 – 15	370 – 400	223 – 231	41 – 55	RDG 009
16 – 18	410 – 470	232 – 251	56 – 78	RDG 050
19+	480+	252 – 300	79 – 120	None Required

English Requirements

ACT	SAT	NEXT – GEN ACCUPLACER	CLASSIC ACCUPLACER	Required Course
0 – 11	200 – 360	200 – 228	20 – 40	ENG 005
12 – 18	370 – 470	229 – 249	41 – 63	ENG 007, 119
19+	480+	250 – 300	64 – 120	ENG 120

Math Requirements

ACT	SAT	NEXT – GEN ACCUPLACER	CLASSIC ACCUPLACER	Required Course
0-21	200-520	QAS 200 – 262	Elem Algebra 20 – 96	MAT 115, 124 Courses with intermediate algebra integrated
22+	530+	QAS 263-300 AAF 200+	Elem Algebra 97-120 College Level 20+	MAT 116,118,125 Courses with math literacy (116/125 only) or intermediate algebra prerequisite
19-21	500-520	QAS 250 – 262	Elem Algebra 57-96 College Level 20-59	MAT 129
22-24	530-610	QAS 263 – 300 AAF 200-249	Elem Algebra 97 – 120 College Level 20 – 59	MAT 130 Course with intermediate algebra prerequisite
25-26	620-640	AAF 250 – 275	College Level 60 – 102	MAT 130, 210, 211 Courses with college algebra prerequisite
22-26	530-640	QAS 263 – 300 AAF 200 – 275	Elem Algebra 97 – 120 College Level 20 – 102	MAT 140 Course with intermediate algebra prerequisite
27+	650+	AAF 276 – 300	College Level 103 – 120	MAT 241 Courses with college algebra and trig prerequisites

Placement by Completing a Transitional Math Course

Students who completed a high school transitional math course during your senior year in high school and earned a grade of C or better you are eligible for placement as follows.

TM001 – STEM

• Eligible to enroll in MAT 115, MAT 116, MAT 118, MAT 125, MAT 129

TM002 – Quantitative

• Eligible to enroll in MAT 115 or MAT 124

TM003 – Tech Math

• Eligible to enroll in Vocational Math Courses

Placement by GED Exam

(for GED Exams taken after January 1, 2014)

Students with a Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) score of a 165 or higher will be placed into ENG 120 and will be exempt from taking reading courses.

Students with a Mathematical Reasoning score of a 165 or higher will be eligible to enroll in MAT 116, MAT 118, MAT 125, MAT 130 or MAT 140.

To utilize GED scores for placement, students must submit a GED transcript to the Lake Land College Admissions and Records Office or to an academic counselor during your orientation advising session.