ACCUPLACER

Placement Testing for Math and English

What it’s about

ACCUPLACER is a computer adaptive-based test that determines your knowledge in reading, writing, and math as you prepare to enroll for college. ACCUPLACER uses an adaptive testing method, as you answer questions correctly they become more difficult. There is no time limit, you may take as much time as you need. If you need to brush up on your skills before taking the actual test, try taking a practice test. There are several listed online, we have posted a few below.

What do the scores mean?

Find out here what your scores mean. https://academictesting.wnmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/117/2018/06/AccuplacerScoresInfo.pdf

How to register

Students On Campus

1. Time permitting, it’s strongly recommended that you take a free online practice test before taking the real thing (see the link in the left column).
2. Select from the following options:
   1. Test on Campus: Call your WNMU testing center. If you are located in Silver City, call the Testing Center at 575-538-6134 or 538-6306. After a recent move, we’re now located in room 112 of  Martinez Hall on the corner of 12th and Florida Streets.
   2. Test Remotely over Zoom: See below
3. On testing day, you will not need to bring anything except a valid, government-issued photo ID.

Note: There will be a flat testing fee of $10 for Accuplacer retakes ONLY, no matter if you are taking all 3 tests (reading, writing, math) or only 1 or 2.

Students Off Campus

If you are not located in one of the testing locations in the “Students On Campus” section, or just want to test remotely, please go to our “test using Zoom” section

How a Remote Voucher Works

In Short

• Submit Application
• Wait for an email from our remote proctor
• Make an appointment
• Take test
• Schedule an appointment to have a class schedule made with your advisor

At Length

• We receive your application in the Testing Center and process it through Accuplacer.
• A voucher number will be created at the time of your test using the information from your voucher application.
• Once you have submitted your application, keep an eye on your email account. Our online proctor, Cassandra Garcia will be in touch with you.

Test at home with ZOOM!

About your Remote Accuplacer Test and Testing Proctor:

Hello, my name is Cassandra Garcia. I am the Remote Accuplacer Proctor for Western New Mexico University. I will help you sign into your test and answer any questions you have as to how your test works. If you need an after-hours test (2pm-6pm MST) please let me know the previous week before you are ready to take your test so I can adjust my schedule accordingly. Also, if you are in a different time zone than New Mexico please keep in mind all tests are scheduled for New Mexico time zone (MST).

After scheduling your Accuplacer test I will send a Zoom meeting invitation to your email the day before your test. I use whatever email auto populated so it is best to correspond with me using the email you want the zoom invitation sent to. If you don’t see the email by the end of the work day the day before your test, please check your junk and spam folders, it will be titled “garciak9’s Zoom meeting”. This email will also include Accuplacer guidelines.

Your Accuplacer test MUST be completed on a laptop or desktop with audio and video capabilities. The Accuplacer platform does not support iPhone, iPad, tablets, or smartphones. You must stay on the Zoom meeting for the entire time of your test. This is so your test is being proctored as well as so I can answer any questions you might have. I cannot give reading definitions during your reading test, or other information pertaining to your test answers.

After your test, I will send your Accuplacer score report to your email along with an unofficial breakdown of your scores and information of how to get ahold of your advisor in case you don’t already have one. I cannot answer placement questions, those need to be directed to your advisor.

If you are not satisfied with your test scores, you can retest the following week if times are available.

How to Schedule Your Remote Accuplacer Test

First, have a requested date and time in mind. I can usually accommodate your schedule, but if not I will suggest a different day that I can accommodate the time you have requested, or propose the option to take your Accuplacer test at my earliest available time. Click here  to schedule your Remote Accuplacer test.

Make sure you have the technology

Zoom is a leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. Check to see if you have the technology.

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/204003179-System-Requirements-for-Zoom-Rooms

Apply for remote testing

WNMU charges $10 for Accuplacer test retakes, payable online here. The fee is standard regardless of whether you’re taking all three tests (Math, Reading, and Writing) or just 1 or 2.

Testing Payment

Fee for Testing Services

Effective July 1, 2017, the Testing Facility is charging a $10 fee for GED, HiSET, CLEP, and other Proctoring Services. NES test takers are exempt from paying this seat fee. Use the link below to make the seat fee payment online, cash payments are accepted in Castorena Hall at the Business Office.

Accuplacer testers please do not pay this fee if you are taking the test for the first time. Only those retaking the Accuplacer test or sections of the Accuplacer test need to pay the $10 testing fee.

Bring the receipt when you come to the Testing Center for your test.

https://secure.touchnet.com/C22616_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=22

Practice Tests

Practice Test: Test Guide
https://www.test-guide.com/Accuplacer/

Practice Test: Mometrix
Student Tested and Approved
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/accuplacer-practice-test/

Practice Test: College Board
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/student/practice