Placement Requirement Options for SCC

Placement Option 1: ACT scores taken within the last 2 years

English (minimum score): 19
Math (minimum score): 22

Placement Option 2: SAT scores taken within the last 2 years

Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 510
Math (minimum required score): 580

Placement Option 3: high school GPA & coursework - standard high school diploma earned within the last 2 years

4 English courses including English I, II, III, IV, or higher-level courses (CP, AP/IB, Dual Enrollment)
* 80 (B) or higher in all English courses 

4 math courses including Algebra I (Foundations in Algebra AND Intermediate Algebra equate to Algebra I), Algebra II, Geometry, and one additional math class (Algebra III, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Discrete math, other capstone math course)
* 80 (B) or higher in all math courses 

Placement Option 4: ACCUPLACER scores taken within the last 2 years

ACCUPLACER skills assessed:

Writing
Reading
Arithmetic
Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)
Advanced Algebra and Functions
- Taking the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics and/or the Advanced Algebra and Functions portion of ACCUPLACER will be based on the academic program entry requirements as well as the score on the previous mathematics assessment portion (i.e. testing in Quantitative Reason, Algebra, and Statistics will be based on a sufficient score in Arithmetic)

Minimum scores for each program are determined by academic divisions and will be made available during the applicant's session with an admissions counselor.

Note: There is no minimum entrance score required for math or English. However, based on a statewide agreement, there is a minimum reading score required. Students who do not meet this requirement will be advised on next steps.

Placement Option 5: GED & HiSET college ready guidelines taken within the last 2 years

Reasoning through Language Arts

• Score of 165 or higher- eligible to register for English and reading-based courses according to the student's program of study

Mathematical Reasoning 

• Score of 165 or higher - eligible to register for math courses according to the student's program of study

HiSET College Readiness Guidelines – taken within the last 2 years

Language Arts Reading and Language Arts Writing

• Score of 15 or higher in both categories—eligible to register for English & reading-based courses according to program of study

Mathematical

• Score of 15 or higher—eligible to register for math courses according to program of study

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Placement Option 6: Transfer Credits

May waive need for testing with transfer credit taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

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