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.