Accuplacer tests make sure you get placed in classes that are right for you so you don’t waste time or money taking courses you don’t need. It is, also, an alternative to the ACT test for some colleges and universities. 
SENIORS
​can take it during ​September, October, & November
JUNIORS
​can take it during ​February, March, & April
SOPHOMORES 
​can't take it until their Junior year. BUT prepare now!
You can now schedule an appointment to take the Accuplacer with Ms. Donahue-Holley!
Click the "See Available Times" button to book your appointment

WHAT DOES THE ACCUPLACER COVER?

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​All ACCUPLACER tests use a multiple-choice format except for WritePlacer®, which is an essay test. There’s no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best to demonstrate your skills.

ACCUPLACER uses the latest computer-adaptive technology, which means the questions you see are based on your skill level. Your response to each question determines the difficulty level of the next question, so it’s important to give each question as much thought as you can before selecting your answer.

No one passes or fails ACCUPLACER tests, but it’s important to complete the test using your best effort, so you can get an accurate measure of your academic skills and be placed in the appropriate course.

PARTS OF THE ACCUPLACER TEST

writing test
evaluates your ability to revise and edit multi-paragraph text.
WRITEPLACER ESSAY
measures your ability to write effectively, which is critical to your academic success. Your score is based on your ability to express, organize, and support your opinions and ideas. The position you take on the essay topic doesn’t affect your score. The following five characteristics of writing will be considered:
  • Purpose and Focus: The extent to which you present information in a unified and coherent manner, clearly addressing the issue
  • Organization and Structure: The extent to which you order and connect ideas.
  • Development and Support: The extent to which you develop and support ideas.
  • Sentence Variety and Style: The extent to which you craft sentences and paragraphs demonstrating control of vocabulary, voice, and structure.
  • Mechanical Conventions: The extent to which you express ideas using Standard Written English.
  • Critical Thinking: The extent to which you communicate a point of view and demonstrate reasoned relationships among ideas.
ACCUPLACER for English Language Learners
If English isn't your first language, you may be asked to take one or more ACCUPLACER placement tests for English language learners to assess your English language skills.
  • The ESL Language Use test measures your proficiency in using correct grammar in English sentences.
  • The ESL Listening test measures your ability to listen to and understand one or more people speaking in English. Conversations take place in a wide range of locations including lecture halls, grocery stores, and libraries.
  • The ESL Reading Skills test measures your ability to read English through the comprehension of short passages.
  • The ESL Sentence Meaning test measures how well you understand the meaning of sentences in English.
reading test
assesses your ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. Passages on the test cover a range of content areas, writing modes, and complexities. Both single and paired passages are included.
math test
focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. The Arithmetic test assesses the following knowledge and skills:
  • Whole Number Operations
  • Fraction Operations
  • Decimal Operations
  • Percent
  • Number Comparisons and Equivalents
The Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) test assesses the following knowledge and skills:
  • Rational Numbers
  • Ratio and Proportional Relationships
  • Exponents
  • Algebraic Expressions
  • Linear Equations
  • Linear Applications and Graphs
  • Probability Sets
  • Descriptive Statistics
  • Geometry Concepts
The Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) test assesses the following knowledge and skills:
  • Linear Equations
  • Linear Applications and Graphs
  • Factoring
  • Quadratics
  • Functions
  • Radical and Rational Equations
  • Polynomial Equations
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
  • Trigonometry
* information from ​https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students

UNDERSTANDING THE ACCUPLACER EXAM
:: NEXT ACCUPLACER EXAM ::
Tuesday, May 13 @ 1:00 p.m.
-- NEW RULES --
A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS TEST

You can only take this test AT HALL-WEST for free one time.
Contact a College & Career Coach for more information.
Scheduled Tests for 2024-2025
September 10 @ 1:00 p.m.
October 8 @ 1:00 p.m.
November 12 @ 1:00 p.m.
No December Exam Available
January 14 @ 1:00 p.m.
February 11 @ 1:00 p.m.
March 11 @ 1:00 p.m.
April 8  @ 1:00 p.m.
April 30 @ 1:00 p.m. - JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY
May 13 @ 1:00 p.m.
Testing Center Locations at UA Pulaski Tech
​Main Campus
Campus Center Building, Room 105
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118

​Little Rock-South
Transportation Technology Center, Room 202
13000 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72210

Main Campus Testing Center:
(501) 812-2787

Little Rock-South Testing Center:
(501) 812-2773

Fax: (501) 812-2316

​E-mail: [email protected]
Looking for money for college?  Not sure about what to do after high school?​ The ACCUPLACER can help you prepare!

​Designated for juniors & seniors, Accuplacer tests make sure you get placed in classes that are right for you. This way you don’t waste time or money taking courses you don’t need!

Your scores could qualify you for the Arkansas Academic Scholarship!