Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot provide test services on campus until further notice. We have a variety of ways for you to obtain your English and math placement, and to take other tests online. We are committed to working with you to find a solution that meets your needs. If you have questions please use the button below to ask for assistance.
The Placement and Testing Services Office provides access to a wide variety of tests needed by students, and the surrounding community. A chart of the tests offered and the cost is listed below.
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Tests
ACCUPLACER for English
ALEKS for math
Purpose: Standardized tests used to place students into English and math classes.
Scheduling:
Tests are offered online and remotely. To ask to take the English or math placement test, use the button below.
Cost: English and math placement is part of the general admission application fee; which students pay when they first register for classes and pay their tuition.
- Students may take an English or math placement test once at no additional charge.
- The college charges a $15 retest fee for each additional time the test is taken..
- ALEKS math placement accounts are good for one-year, and must be reset if more than one-year has passed. A $21 fee is charged to set up a new account, and to take the placement test once.
- Students pay a $15 retest fee for each additional time the test is taken.
- ALEKS math placement accounts are good for one-year, and must be reset if more than one-year has passed. A $21 fee is charged to set up a new account, and to take the placement test once.
Chemistry Placement Exam
Purpose: For students who plan to take CHEM&161 but did not complete/take CHEM&140 with a C or better.
Scheduling:
Prepare: Click here for Practice exam and more information
Cost: $15 (nonrefundable) per test
English Challenge Test
Purpose: For students wishing bypass English 101 and gain access to advanced composition courses such as ENGL& 235, 271, 201.
Scheduling:
Cost: $15 (nonrefundable) per test
Math Entrance Exams
Purpose: For students who wish to improve their ALEKS placement. Math Entrance Exams are based on the final exams given for certain math courses. Alternative to the ALEKS assessment.
Scheduling:
Cost: No charge if a math test has not previously been taken. A $15 retest fee is charged for each additional test.
ACCUPLACER Writeplacer
Purpose: The ACCUPLACER Writing Essay required to meet admission requirements for some programs.
Scheduling:
Cost: $21 per test
Retest options:
- One week wait for a retake of the Writeplacer for Nursing
- Six month wait period for second and each subsequent attempt.
TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
Purpose: Required for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program. Before scheduling, create an account at www.atitesting.com.
Important Information on ATI TEAS EXAM WITH PROCTORIO
Cost: $105 per test
Retest options: No wait time, and no limit on retests. Students must pay the full $105 each time the test is taken. www.atitesting.com
GED (General Educational Development) Testing
Purpose: Includes a set of four subject tests that measures and certifies high school level academic skills.
Cost: See GED.com for cost information
Class exams for BC Students
Purpose: Used by BC students under the direction of their Instructors .
Request Exam Appointment below:
Cost: $15 per test proctoring fee
Last Updated June 25, 2021