Who needs to take a placement test? If you are a new student pursuing a degree and have not completed courses at other colleges in the areas of mathematics, English, or reading, then you are required to take the placement test. Non-degree seeking students who want to take courses that require specific placement scores must take the placement test. You can use ACT or SAT scores instead of college placement scores. Placement testing scores can be transferred within the community college system of Maryland. Placement test for AACC's students is FREE!

Does AACC have other school placement testing? Yes, Other School Placement Testing (OST Placement) is also proctored by the AACC Testing Office. This is for students from other institutions who wish to have their test proctored by AACC's Testing Office. The fee is $15.

Can I see a sample of the placement test? You can get a sample paper copy of a placement test at any Testing Office location. Print and view an online sample of our placement test (PDF).

How is a placement test administered? Our computerized placement test has no time limit. The test is administered in the Testing Office and takes approximately two and one-half hours. Computer experience is not necessary to take this test. Test results will be available shortly after you finish the test.  

When can I take a placement test? Any time we are open, but please leave enough time to test. Please see our Testing Office hours (PDF) schedule.

How long will it take for a placement test? For the math, English and reading we suggest it will take about 45 minutes per test, but there is no time limit. For Health Professions Placement, there is a 30 minute time limit.

Placement for Health Professions: The Health Professions Arithmetic Placement test is designed to determine whether a student has sufficient arithmetic skills to qualify for Nursing (RN and LPN programs) and EMT-Paramedic Program. Every student applying for either of these programs must take this particular placement test.
REMINDER: No calculator is allowed for the arithmetic placement! Placement test for AACC's students is FREE!

Why take the health professions placement? The Health Professions Arithmetic Placement test is designed to determine whether a student has sufficient arithmetic skills to qualify for Nursing (RN and LPN programs) and EMT-Paramedic Program. Every student applying for either of these programs must take this particular placement test.
Please view a sample of the Health Professions Arithmetic Placement test (PDF).
REMINDER: No calculator is allowed for the arithmetic placement!

What is the ESL placement test? ESL is English as a Second Language and this test is used to help determine your skill levels when using the English language. After the Test is scored, an ESL advisor will review the results with you for suggestions on appropriate courses.
View a sample of the ESL Placement test (PDF).
Placement test for AACC's students is FREE!

How is the ESL placement test administered? Our computerized ESL Placement test has no time limit and takes approximately two hours to complete. Computer experience is not necessary. Test results are available shortly after you finish the test.
View a sample of the ESL Placement test (PDF). 

Please remember: Calculators are not allowed for the arithmetic placement test.

Placement testing is offered at: Arnold, Glen Burnie Town Center, and Arundel Mills.