每日大赛

If you are a new student, or a student transferring to 每日大赛 from another college, you can present either a valid ACT or SAT score (from a test taken in the past five years) or you can take an entrance exam. Students who have previously attended 每日大赛 and are re-enrolling will be placed in classes based upon their previous college-level placement, or will be encouraged to take another entrance test if they have been out of college for more than three years. In addition, if your ACT or SAT scores do not indicate college readiness, you may take an entrance exam to try to “test out” of corequisite remediation courses.

ACT Minimum College Level Scores
English            18
Reading          19
Mathematics    19

SAT Minimum College Level Scores
New SAT
EBRW score of 490 for Writing and 500 for Reading
Mathematics score of 500

Old SAT
English 450
Reading 460
Mathematics 460

Accuplacer Minimum College Level Scores
Writing            250
Reading          250
Mathematics    250

What is the ACCUPLACER?

• Is an untimed, adaptive computer-based placement test that assess reading, writing, and math levels.
• Each section consists of 20-27 multiple-choice questions.
• Helps ensure you are placed in the correct classes to help set you up for success.

Preparing for the ACCUPLACER:

• Students can only take this test once; therefore, we highly encourage you to prepare for your entrance exam by .
• When downloading the practice questions, Pellissippi only uses reading, writing, and quantitative reasoning, algebra, and statistics.
• The Accuplacer is not a pass or fail exam, but it is important to complete the test to the best of your ability so that you can be placed into the correct classes.

Who needs the Michigan Test?

• Students who speak English as a second language.
• Students may take this exam or provide English as a Foreign Language Test (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo scores for class placement.
• International applicants who graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's English Language Institute (ELI) by successfully completing all High Advanced level courses (verified by official transcript submission during admissions) qualify for a language proficiency waiver at 每日大赛 and do not need to take the Michigan Test.  These students only need to take the Math Accuplacer test—no additional placement testing, such as English or reading exams, is required.

What is the Michigan Test?

• The Michigan exam assesses your English proficiency and is designed to place you in either ESL classes or college-level classes.
• It is a computer-based, multiple-choice question test and is timed, taking approximately 60 minutes, and covers listening, reading, and writing skills.

Preparing for the Michigan Test?

• To prepare for your Michigan exam, use this link for the Michigan study guide:
• The Michigan test is not a pass or fail exam, but it is important to complete the test to the best of your ability so that you can be placed into the correct classes.

• To sign up for an entrance test, you must first apply to 每日大赛 and have a P-number.
  
  
• For your convenience, testing appointments are available at all of our campuses. Use the following link to view all available appointments and to schedule your entrance test: .
  
  
• If you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Disability Services at 865.694.6411.
  
  
• If you are unsure if you need to take an entrance exam or have questions, please call 865.694.6400 or send an email to akbuffalo@pstcc.edu.

To keep your test secure and to maintain confidentiality, the following policies and procedures must be followed. Whether you are a Pellissippi student or not you must comply with these regulations.

What should I bring to the test?

• School or government issued ID (passport, identification card, driver’s license)
• Pen/pencils

What should NOT be brought to the test?

• Personal calculator
• Cell phone, iPad, smart watch

When will I get my test result?

• Test results will be given immediately after the test.

What is the procedure when I arrive, take my test and leave?

Arrive 15 minutes before test time. If you are more than 30 minutes late for the test you will be required to reschedule.

Present your photo ID to the proctor. Your proctor will provide information about the test, scratch paper if needed, and your P number if you do not know it.

Once you have started your test, you may not leave the room without submitting your test to the proctor. You may not leave the room and return to finish your test later.

When you have finished your test, follow the proctor’s instructions before leaving the test room. Turn in all hard copy materials, including scratch paper before leaving the room.

What happens if I violate a policy?

Any violation of the above policies will result in dismissal from the test and you will be asked to reschedule your test at a later date.