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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.