Placement Testing Information
FSW utilizes the ACCUPLACER as its placement test. Placement testing may be required for courses with prerequisites requiring college-level placement.
The ACCUPLACER Placement Test
- The ACCUPLACER exam has 20/25 multiple choice questions for each required subtest section (Reading, Writing, and Math (QAS-quantitative algebra and statistics).
- The exam is not timed; however, the estimate is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour per section.
- Once you have answered a question, you cannot go back.
- No personal calculators are allowed—The ONLY calculator that may be used is built into the math portion of the exam and may not be provided for every question.
- White board with marker and eraser, and/or scratch paper/pencil will be provided by the Testing Center.
- Students will receive a copy of the ACCUPLACER scores via email upon completion of the exam.
Helpful Links
ACCUPLACER’s free Student Practice Test provides students with practice resembling an actual test. An account will need to be created to complete the ACCUPLACER practice tests.
- ACCUPLACER Practice Tests for Reading, Writing, Math (QAS), and AAF exams.
- English as a Second Language Tests—English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program only.
- ACCUPLACER Sample Questions — Reading, Writing, and Math.
- AAF Sample Questions (PDF).
Regulations
- You must provide a valid photo ID (government issued ID such as a Driver's License, Green Card, Passport, Military ID, or an FSW BUC ID Card, or a current High School or College ID). No test will be administered without a valid photo ID.
- All scratch paper will be collected by the testing staff before you leave the Testing Center.
- Allow enough time to complete your exam prior to the close of the Testing Center.
- Children are NOT allowed in testing labs and are NOT allowed to be left unattended on FSW premises.
Prohibited Items
- Electronic devices (personal calculators, cell phones, smart watches/glasses, electronic glasses of any kind, iPads, or ear phones/buds)
- Personal items such as sunglasses, watches, hats, handbags, backpacks, or umbrellas.
- Food or beverages.
Warning
- Labs are equipped with video surveillance equipment and computers are monitored during testing.
- Students are not allowed to view other websites or utilize non-permitted exam materials while testing.
- Testing Irregularities (utilizing unauthorized test materials, visiting prohibited websites, etc.) may result in test invalidation.