Accuplacer Facts

      • Accuplacer is a test that is used by colleges and universities to place students appropriately into classes within their institutions.
      • Accuplacer is a suite of computer-adaptive placement tests that quickly, accurately, and efficiently assess reading, writing, and math skills. 
      • All students are required to take the Basic Accuplacer test as part of the CSEC enrollment process.
      • The Basic Accuplacer is used as a placement test—not an entrance exam--and does not directly affect a student's eligibility for acceptance.
      • Basic Accuplacer modules include math, reading comprehension, sentence structure and essay.
      • Accuplacer is taken completely online and must be proctored by a qualified CSEC staff member.
      • Scores are available immediately upon completion of the test.  View a score chart at www.csec914.org (Prospective Students)
      • The Basic Accuplacer test is not timed except for the 25-minute essay.  Students should allow 2-2.5 hours to complete Accuplacer.  Some students complete the test more quickly.  A few take longer.
      • The Accuplacer Diagnostic test helps identify gaps in a student's knowledge of a certain subject:  Arithmetic, Algebra, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structure.
      • Request an appointment:  webform,  email accuplacer@csec914.org or call 955-4675 

Accuplacer Process

  1. Take the Basic Accuplacer Test 
  2. Take the Accuplacer Diagnostic Test   Required for all students who score 030 or 060 in English or math.  Optional for any student who wants to make an effort to place at a higher level
  3. Study and Practice
  4. Retake Basic Accuplacer Test

 

Accuplacer Resources

Accuplacer Scores & Placement Graph

 

 

 

CSEC shares a campus with CTU and partners with CSEC to offer CTU college courses to CSEC students as part of  CSEC's normal school day.

         

  CSEC is authorized by Charter School Institute, a state-wide organization that acts somewhat like a school district.

           

Colorado League of Charter Schools supports CSEC with training and other services.
            

Many CSEC students attend off-campus classes at Pikes Peak Community Collegeand at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs