ACCUPLACER | SAT | ACT | PARCC | FCPS Course | AP Exam | |
Reading |
Reading Comprehension: 79 Sentence Skills: 90 |
Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing 480 |
Composite/Average score: 21 |
English 10 or 11: 4 or 5 |
English 12 Portfolio | English 3 or higher |
Mathematics: | Elementary Algebra (Non-STEM courses): 65 Intermediate Algebra (STEM courses): 45 |
530 | 21 | Algebra II: or Geometry: 4 or 5 |
Algebra II or higher in Junior or Senior Year: A or B or Intermediate Transitional Algebra Experience |
Calculus AB or BC: 3 or higher |
All incoming students, unless otherwise exempted, must undergo placement testing in reading, sentence skills, and mathematics to determine if they are "college ready." FCC administers the Accuplacer English and math placement tests to assess students' skills in these areas. The Accuplacer includes a reading comprehension, a sentence skills, and math tests. The math portion assesses a student's knowledge of Algebra I and Algebra II skills. The test is untimed.
Additional information on placement testingContact InformationDual Enrollment Office Email Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. |