Placement Assessments for Course Prerequisites
Placement assessments help WCTC determine your skill level in reading, writing and math, and can fulfill certain course prerequisites.
You can meet a reading, writing and/or math prerequisite with one of the following:
Test scores are valid up to five years from test date.
| ACT Area | Minimum Score | Course |
|---|---|---|
| English | 17 | 801-136 English Composition 1 |
| 14 | 831-103 Intro to College Writing | |
| No minimum score required | 851-745 Pre-College Writing* | |
| Reading | 17 | No additional reading course required |
| 13 | 838-105 Intro Reading & Study Skills* | |
| No minimum score required | 858-786 Pre-College Reading* | |
| Math | 24 | 804-195 College Algebra w Apps |
| 23 | 804-116 College Technical Math 2 | |
| 21 | 804-114 College Technical Math 1B 804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps 804-133 Math & Logic |
|
| 18 | 804-115 College Technical Math 1 | |
| 17 | 804-107 College Mathematics 804-113 College Technical Math 1A 834-110 Elem Algebra with Apps* 804-123 Math w Business Apps |
|
| 14 | 804-169A Fundamentals of Mathematics* 804-304 Industrial Math I 804-138 Physical Mathematics 834-109 Pre-Algebra* |
|
| No minimum score required | 804-301 Applied Math 854-793 Basic Math |
* If your score places you into this course:
- You may opt to take the ACCUPLACER© Placement Test to achieve a better score. There is no fee for first time test takers. OR
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Take the appropriate prerequisite course. Course sequencing varies by program. It is recommended that you connect with your academic advisor when selecting your courses.
Test scores are valid up to five years from test date.
| ACCUPLACER Area | Accuplacer Min. Score | Accuplacer Next Gen Min. Score | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentence Skills | 82 | 250 | 801-136 English Composition 1 |
| 55 | 230 | 831-103 Intro to College Writing* | |
| No minimum score required | 851-745 Pre-College Writing* | ||
| Reading | 70 | 248 | No additional reading course required |
| 55 | 238 | 838-105 Intro to Reading & Study Skills* | |
| No minimum score required | 858-786 Pre-College Reading* | ||
| College-Level Math or Advanced Algebra | 43 | 267 | 804-195 College Algebra w Apps 804-116 College Technical Math 2 |
| Elementary Algebra or Quantitative Reasoning, Alegbra and Statistics | 55 | 260 | 804-114 College Technical Math 1B 804-115 College Technical Math 1 804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps 804-133 Math & Logic |
| Arithmetic | 60 | 258 | 804-107 College Mathematics 804-113 College Technical Math 1A 834-110 Elem Algebra with Apps* 804-123 Math w Business Apps |
| 34 | 210 | 804-169A Fundamentals of Mathematics* 804-304 Industrial Math I 804-138 Physical Mathematics 834-109 Pre-Algebra* |
|
| No minimum score required | 804-301 Applied Math 854-793 Basic Math* |
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*If your score places you into this course:
- You may opt to schedule a retest at the Testing Center. A $15 retest fee is required. OR
- Contact Academic Support Services about other assessment options. OR
- Take the appropriate prerequisite course. Course sequencing varies by program. It is recommended that you connect with your academic advisor when selecting your courses.
|
ESL Reading Score |
Course Placement |
|---|---|
|
103-120 |
No reading course required |
|
82-102 |
861-782 College ESL Reading/Study Skills After successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to take 838-105 Intro to College Reading and Study Skills. |
|
20-81 |
ESL Basic Education* |
|
ESL Listening Score |
Recommended Course |
|---|---|
|
103-120 |
No course needed |
|
82-102 |
861-784B College ESL Speaking/Listening |
|
20-81 |
ESL Basic Education* |
|
ESL Accuplacer Scores |
Sentence Meaning 20-60 | Sentence Meaning 61-81 | Sentence Meaning 82-102 | Sentence Meaning 103-120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Language Use 20-60 |
ESL Basic Education* |
ESL Basic Education* |
ESL Basic Education* |
ESL Basic Education* |
|
Language Use 61-81 |
ESL Basic Education* |
861-772 ESL Academic Pre-College Writing |
861-772 ESL Academic Pre-College Writing |
861-772 ESL Academic Pre-College Writing |
|
Language Use 82-102 |
ESL Basic Education* |
861-772 ESL Academic Pre-College Writing |
861-782 College ESL Writing/Grammar** |
861-782 College ESL Writing/Grammar** |
|
Language Use 103-120 |
ESL Basic Education* |
861-772 ESL Academic Pre-College Writing |
861-782 College ESL Writing/Grammar** |
801-136 English Composition if reading skill level is met. |
* Your scores indicate that you need additional work on your English skills. Contact ESL Basic Education, located in K-102 at 262.695.6521. If you have already completed ESL Level 6, contact the Student Enrichment Center at 262.691.5311.
**After successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to take 831-103 Intro to College Writing.
The table below contains ALEKS math placement scores and corresponding WCTC courses. This placement test is required for engineering applicants. The minimum ALEKS score for program admission is 14%.
| ALEKS Area | Minimum Score | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Math | 76% | 804-198 Calculus 1 |
| 61% | 804-196 Trigonometry w Apps | |
| 46% | 804-195 College Algebra w Apps | |
| 30% | 804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps | |
| 14% | 834-110 Elem Algebra with Apps | |
| 6% | 834-109 Pre-Algebra |
Test scores are valid up to five years from test date.
| Asset Testing Area | Minimum Score | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 41 | 801-136 English Composition 1 |
| 35 | 831-103 Intro to College Writing* | |
| No minimum score required | 851-745 Pre-College Writing* | |
| Reading | 40 | No additional reading course required |
| 36 | 838-105 Intro Reading & Study Skills* | |
| No minimum score required | 858-786 Pre-College Reading* | |
| Elementary Algebra | 45 | 804-114 College Technical Math 1B 804-116 College Technical Math 2 804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps 804-133 Math & Logic |
| 40 | 804-115 College Technical Math 1 | |
| Numerical Skills | 39 | 804-113 College Technical Math 1A 834-110 Elem Algebra with Apps |
| 38 | 804-107 College Mathematics 804-123 Math w Business Apps |
|
| 32 | 804-169A Fundamentals of Mathematics* 804-304 Industrial Math I 804-138 Physical Mathematics 834-109 Pre-Algebra* |
|
| No minimum score required | 804-301 Applied Math 854-793 Basic Math* |
*If your score places you into this course, discuss your options with your Transition Specialist.
Test scores are valid up to five years from test date.
| Compass Testing Area | Minimum Score | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 59 | 801-136 English Composition 1 |
| 43 | 831-103 Intro to College Writing* | |
| No minimum score required | 851-745 Pre-College Writing* | |
| Reading | 75 | No additional reading course required |
| 61 | 838-105 Intro Reading & Study Skills* | |
| No minimum score required | 858-786 Pre-College Reading* | |
| Algebra | 66 | 804-195 College Algebra w Apps 804-116 College Technical Math 2 |
| 46 | 804-114 College Technical Math 1B 804-118 Interm Algebra w Apps 804-133 Math & Logic |
|
| 32 | 804-115 College Technical Math 1 | |
| Pre-Algebra | 44 | 804-113 College Technical Math 1A 834-110 Elem Algebra with Apps* |
| 42 | 804-107 College Mathematics 804-123 Math w Business Apps |
|
| 25 | 804-169A Fundamentals of Mathematics* 804-304 Industrial Math I 804-138 Physical Mathematics 834-109 Pre-Algebra* |
|
| No minimum score required | 804-301 Applied Math 854-793 Basic Math* |
*If your score places you into this course:
- You may opt to schedule a retest at the Testing Center. A $15 retest fee is required. OR
- Contact Academic Support about other assessment options. OR
- Take the appropriate prerequisite course. Course sequencing varies by program. It is recommended that you connect with your academic advisor when selecting your courses.
Test scores are valid up to five years from test date.
| TABE Testing Area | TABE Advanced Minimum Score | TABE 11A or 12A Minimum Score | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | 11.0 | 631 | 801-136 English Composition 1 |
| 09.0 | 584 | 831-103 Intro to College Writing | |
| No minimum score required | 851-745 Pre-College Writing | ||
| Reading | 11.0 | 617 | College-level reading met |
| 576 | 838-105 Intro Reading & Study Skills | ||
| No minimum score required | 858-786 Pre-College Reading | ||
| Math | Not eligible for course placement | ||
As well as:
- GED Test - 2014 Series (165 or higher)
- High school GPA (2.60 or higher)
- GPA must include completed coursework through the 11th grade
- Prior college coursework
Find My Placement Scores
Placement assessment results are available in a printed report format immediately upon test completion. Score reports include course placement recommendations. Review score and placement information for course prerequisites. Scores may take up to 1 business day to link to your student account.
As a WCTC student, you can view your placement scores via myWCTC:
- Log in to myWCTC: mywctc.wctc.edu
- Select "myProfile”
- Select “Prior Education and Testing”
For help interpreting your placement scores, connect with an Admissions Advisor.
Prior College Coursework
A student can meet the reading proficiency prerequisite by having successfully completed (C/2.0 or higher) at least one general studies, associate degree-level or higher course with a reading prerequisite.
A student can meet the writing proficiency prerequisite by having successfully completed (C/2.0 or higher) at least one general studies, associate's degree-level or higher course with a writing prerequisite.
OR
A student can meet the reading and/or writing proficiency prerequisite by having successfully earned (C/2.0 or higher) a total of six credits at the associate degree-level or higher within one or more of the following disciplines: Communications, Social Science, Natural Science and/or Humanities (except for Fine Arts).