ACCUPLACER Skills Assessment

Use this guide to find resources to study for the ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Skills Assessment for student course placement.

CollegeBoard and STLCC provides online resources to help you study and prepare for the ACCUPLACER skill level placement tests. This guide provides links to these resources.

How Do I Take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test?

Visit STLCC Testing Centers' Services website for locations and hours (link below). Select Take a Placement Test for additional information. 

STLCC uses Next-Generation ACCUPLACER.

These placement tests more effectively help institutions place students in classes that match their skill level, and include texts and tasks encountered in first-year college courses. The new tests:

• Align to the same content domain continuum as the SAT Suite of Assessments
• Help institutions improve course placement accuracy
• Reflect the changing landscape of higher education with math sequences aligned to clear pathways

For more information about Next-Generation ACCUPLACER visit the links below:

The ACCUPLACER Student Portal proivides access to:

• Practice Resources
  • Get tools and resources to help you prepare for the tests.
  • Get information on the FREE, Official Web-Based Study App

• Your ACCUPLACER Score Report
  •  Look up your ACCUPLACER Test Results

The ACCUPLACER web-based study app features practice tests in each test subject, including ESL Practice Tests. It is accessible from most devices with internet access, and will help you become familiar with the content and format of the ACCUPLACER test questions. Create an account with any email address to get:

• “Learn as you go” tests with explanations of the correct or incorrect responses.
• Sample tests similar to the real thing, so you’ll know ahead of time what your experience will be like on test day.
• The ability to save your work at any time, and come back when it’s convenient for you.
• The ability to review your score history to see what you’re already doing well and what skills you should focus on improving.