MVCC-NextGen ACCUPLACER Cut Scores and Course Placement
NextGen Accuplacer Scores: 2018-2019
Reading
| Test Code | Test Score | Course Placement |
|---|---|---|
| NGA1 | 266 or above | Ready for college-level reading |
| 241 to 261 |
DS090 Academic Reading and SO101 Introduction to Sociology or PY101 Introduction to Psychology |
|
| 240 or below | DS051 Essential Reading/Study Skills and ED112 Critical Thinking and Reasoning |
Writing
| Test Code | Test Score | Course Placement |
|---|---|---|
| MVT1 | 0005 |
EN101 English 1 Composition or EN110 Oral and Written Communications* EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages** EN106 English Composition and Reading*** |
| 0004 | ESL English as a Second Language | |
| 0003 | EN099 Introduction to College English | |
| 0002 | EN090 Basic Writing Skills | |
| 0001 | Score Pending |
*ONLY for appropriate Technology majors
**ONLY for non-native English speakers
***ONLY for students who scored less than 261 on reading
Mathematics
| Test Code | Test Score | Course Placement |
|---|---|---|
| NGA2 | 236 or below | MA089* |
| 237 to 262 |
MA090 Essential Math**, MA096 Mathematical Literacy**, or MA 091 Introduction to Algebra*** Students requiring BM129 that score in this range may take BM129 as a co-requisite with MA090 or MA091 as appropriate for their major. |
*unless the required math course is MA105
**for students enrolled in non-STEM majors
***for students enrolled in STEM majors or who will need to take MA115 or MA171. MA091 is required, unless the required math course is MA105
| Test Code | Test Score | Course Placement |
|---|---|---|
| NGA3 | 237 or Above |
MA108 Concepts in Mathematics MA115 Intermediate Mathematics |
| 269 or Above | MA131 Finite Mathematics |
*ONLY for appropriate Education majors.
**Students who score below a 237 in NGA3 will be administered the Arithmetic test.
| Test Code | Test Score | Course Placement |
|---|---|---|
| NGA4* | 237 or above |
MA121 Fundamentals of College Math or MA125 College Algebra and Trigonometry MA139 College Algebra |
| 263 to 275 | MA150 Pre-Calculus | |
| 276 or above | MA151 Calculus |
*If NGA4* is below 237, advisors should check the BANNER screen SOATEST for NGA3 score
SAT/ACT Exemptions
| SAT/ACT | Test Code | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT1 | **Reading: 560, Students are ready for college-level reading and EN 101 |
|
| SAT2 | *Math: 530 Students are able to schedule for MA108, MA110, MA115, and MA171 |
|
| ACTR | Reading: 21, Students are ready for college-level reading | |
| ACTM | Math: 19, Students are able to schedule for MA108, MA110, MA115, and MA171 |
|
| ACTW | Writing: 8 or above, Students are ready for EN101 English Composition |