Welcome to Farmingdale State College. Placement testing determines the appropriate starting point for English or Math Courses at FSC. Please view below for more information.
For placement into college level English (EGL 101 or higher), we require 1 of the following:
- NYS ELA or English Common Core exam score of 83 or higher
- Minimum SAT score of 500 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- Minimum SAT essay score of 5 (Writing Subscore)
- Minimum ACT score of 21 in Reading & English
If you have taken the SAT's or ACT's, you can upload a copy of your score report on your FSC Ram Portal or send to processing@farmingdale.edu. Regents scores will be entered after your deposit has been received.
Students who do not have scores for the ELA Regents, the SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing section, or the ACT Reading and English sections will have the option to take a written placement test.
For general admissions related questions and questions on whether or not you need to take a placement test, contact the Admissions Office.
For placement into college level Mathematics (MTH 102 or higher), we require 1 of the following:
- NYS Integrated Algebra Regents exam score of 70 or higher
- NYS Math A Regents exam score of 70 or higher
If you have taken the SAT's or ACT's, you can upload a copy of your score report on your FSC Ram Portal or send to processing@farmingdale.edu. Regents scores will be entered after your deposit has been received.
The following students are required to take the College’s math placement test to determine their mathematics placement level:
- Students who graduated from high school more than five years from the time of application for admission and had not passed any college mathematics course at time of application.
- Students from outside New York who have not taken a NYS Math Regents Examination and who have not passed high school pre-calculus or any other credit-bearing college mathematics course.
For general admissions related questions and questions on whether or not you need to take a placement test, contact the Admissions Office.
General Placement Testing Information
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The English Placement Test is administered via computer and proctored by staff from the Writing Center. English tests are offered online and on-campus, and students receive up to 1.5 hours to complete the test in one sitting. Students will be required to read a passage and type an original response. Outside research is NOT permitted.
- Students may prepare for the English Placement Test by reviewing the Practice Placement Test and the Grading Criteria rubric.
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The Math Placement Test is administered via Accuplacer, a computerized test, and proctored by staff from the Tutoring Center. Math tests are only offered on-campus in the Tutoring Center (Greenley Hall, Room 302), and students receive up to 1 hour to complete the test in one sitting. Students will be required to answer approximately 20 multiple choice questions. Use of calculators is not permitted, unless an accommodation was approved by the Disability Services Center before the test date.
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Students may prepare for the Math Placement Test by reviewing free Accuplacer sample questions. Please note: there are three tests available for Math. Students who are looking to enroll in College Algebra (MTH 116 or below) should prepare for the Arithmetic Test, students who are looking to enroll in Pre-calculus (MTH 129 or below) should prepare for the QAS Test, and students who are looking to enroll in Calculus (MTH 150 or below) should prepare for the Advanced Algebra and Functions Test.
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Unauthorized individuals (e.g., parents, chaperones, etc.) are not permitted in the testing room during the test. Guests may wait in an adjacent lounge outside of the facility.
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Students who need reasonable accommodations must complete the Request for Placement Testing Accommodations form. The form must be submitted at least two business days prior to the test date to ensure adequate processing and approval time. The Disability Services Center (DSC) staff will notify the Tutoring and Writing Center staff of any approved accommodations before the test date.
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Students must abide by all College policies in the testing facility, including the Academic Integrity Policy, Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Facilities, and the Student Code of Conduct.
What to Expect
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Students must arrive on time. Late arrivals will not be given additional time and may be asked to reschedule for a future testing session.
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Students are encouraged to arrive early if they have a preferred seating location in the testing room.
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Students need a current FSC student ID card to enter the testing room.
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New students who do not yet have an FSC student ID card may bring a valid high school student ID card or Driver’s License.
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Students unable to present valid photo identification will not be allowed to access the testing facility.
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Students who have been approved by the DSC for a calculator accommodation for the Math test are responsible for bringing their own device and backup batteries to the testing room. The Tutoring Center does not have calculators or batteries to loan students.
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Students must turn off their cell phones and remove any electronic devices from their testing workspace (such as a smartwatch, headphones, etc.).
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Any personal belongings must be stored with the proctor before starting the test.
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The Tutoring and Writing Center staff are not responsible for loss or damage to any personal items brought to a placement testing session.
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Students will receive a pencil and scrap paper upon request. A limited number of earplugs will be available. Items are collected upon completion of the test. No other items are allowed in the testing workspace.
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Students are responsible for following all testing procedures as directed by the proctor.
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Students are not permitted to use any resources on the test. Students caught cheating will have their tests invalidated.
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Proctors cannot answer any test-related questions.
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Food is not allowed in the testing room. Bottled water may be allowed at the proctor’s discretion.
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Bathroom breaks are not allowed except in certain circumstances.
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Test results will generally be available within a few days of test completion.
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Students will need to contact their academic advisor or academic department for the test score and course placement.
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Test scores are final, and students are not permitted to re-take a placement test to achieve a higher score.
Register for a Placement Test
Upcoming Testing Dates
English Placement Test
English Placement Tests will be offered again starting in Spring 2024.
Math Placement Test
Please see the Fall semester dates and times listed below. All days and times listed below are for on-campus tests (online Math Placement Tests are not offered).
- Friday, December 1, 2023 at 9:00am and 12:30pm
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:00am and 2:30pm - Just added!
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00am - Just added!
- Friday, December 8, 2023 at 9:00am and 12:30pm - Just added!
- Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 9:00am and 12:30pm
- Friday, January 5, 2024 at 9:00am and 12:30pm
- Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9:00am and 12:30pm - Just added!
- Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 9:00am and 12:30pm - Just added!
Please view the calendar on the scheduling page to determine availability on specific dates and times.
Need assistance?
- For general admissions related questions and questions on whether or not you need to take a placement test, contact the Admissions Office.
- For general questions about the English Placement Test, contact the Writing Center.
- For general questions about the Math Placement Test, contact the Tutoring Center.
- For questions or concerns regarding accommodations, contact the Disability Services Center.
- For questions about course placement, contact the Academic Advisement and Information Center or your academic department.
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