What is the Accuplacer test?
*The ACCUPLACER is the entry level placement test replacing the COMPASS test for all Hawkeye Community College coursework.*
The ACCUPLACER assessment is designed to identify your academic strengths and areas of need. Specifically, you will be assessed in the areas of reading, writing, and math to determine appropriate course placement as you begin your program at Hawkeye. See the course recommendations based on the scores you receive from your Accuplacer testing.
The ACCUPLACER assessment is:
When taking the ACCUPLACER:
After you complete the ACCUPLACER assessment we will interpret your scores for placement into specific Hawkeye courses. Listed below are the required placement scores for Cedar Falls High School Hawkeye Concurrent courses.
The ACCUPLACER assessment is designed to identify your academic strengths and areas of need. Specifically, you will be assessed in the areas of reading, writing, and math to determine appropriate course placement as you begin your program at Hawkeye. See the course recommendations based on the scores you receive from your Accuplacer testing.
The ACCUPLACER assessment is:
- Administered on a computer with easy to follow directions.
- Adaptive to your skill level.
- Not timed.
- Free the first time you take it.
When taking the ACCUPLACER:
- You will be provided with scratch paper and pencils.
- You will have access to a calculator in the testing software.
- You may request earplugs to block out noise distractions.
After you complete the ACCUPLACER assessment we will interpret your scores for placement into specific Hawkeye courses. Listed below are the required placement scores for Cedar Falls High School Hawkeye Concurrent courses.
Additional resources and study guides can be found on the ACCUPLACER website.
On the right hand side is a Resources section that includes sample questions in each area, as well as instructions on how to download the ACCUPLACER Study App. |
How does Hawkeye Community College use your ACCUPLACER scores for concurrent courses taught at the high school and college course placement?
Also, find out where you can take the ACCUPLACER test for free the first time on their campus. Each time following the retest fee will be $5 per section. |
Additional free study guides and practice tests can be found through Varsity Tutors.
See ACCUPLACER study guides/practice tests below. |
The CollegeBoard ACCUPLACER test will be offered at Cedar Falls High School throughout the year. Please contact your school counselor for more information regarding the ACCUPLACER test being offered at the HS.