Understand My Scores
Reading, Writing, and Math Tests
The ACCUPLACER multiple choice computer-adaptive Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning and Statistics, and Advanced Algebra and Functions tests each have a score range of 200–300. To help you understand what your score means, you can review the College Readiness Skills Insight™ statement for each test. The College Readiness Skills Insight statements break down the scores into seven score bands:
- 200–220
- 221-230
- 231-240
- 241-250
- 251-260
- 261-270
- 271-300
For each score band, each test's College Readiness Skills Insight statement describes what a test taker scoring within that band is likely to know and be able to do.
It's a good idea to review the College Readiness Skills Insight statements with your advisor to make sure you understand what you need to know and demonstrate to achieve a desired score. For example, if your goal is to score in the 261–270 score band on the Writing test, read the statement for that score band so you know how to prepare for the test.
WritePlacer and WritePlacer ESL Essays
WritePlacer® electronic essays have a score range of 1–8. Your essay score is based on several aspects of writing and how clearly and effectively you express your position. WritePlacer ESL scores range from 1–6. Your essay score is based on several aspects of writing and how clearly and effectively you express your position.
ESL Tests
The four ACCUPLACER multiple choice computer-adaptive ESL tests (Reading Skills, Language Use, Sentence Meaning, and Listening) each have a score range from 20–120. ESL tests measure English language learners' command of the English language.