Placement Testing Information

Placement testing is designed to measure the student’s knowledge and skills to determine if they are at the college level. 

The following is true about placement testing: 

  • If you need to resolve the Assessment Hold (Ed Hold), taking a placement test will take care of that. 
  • It is an adaptive test, which means that the way you answer a question determines how difficult the next one is. Therefore, you cannot go back once you answer a question. 
  • You are examined in three areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. 
  • If you are placed into a math course but you have not started and want to attempt to start at a higher level, the only way to do this is to take the math section of a placement test. 
  • The test is not timed, and you are allowed to use the calculator that is built into the test, and you are allowed to use scratch paper for all sections. 
  • FSW administers two types of placement tests: the Accuplacer Next-Generation and the PERT. FSW students can choose to take either option. 
  • The scores are available upon completion of the test. 
  • Your maximum number of attempts is three (3) per section.
  • You must remediate and retest seven (7) days to retake a section, or thirty (30) days if you are applying for Dual Enrollment. 

On-Campus Testing

  • You need to present a government-issued photo ID with signature (Driver’s License, Green Card, Passport, Military ID), or an FSW Buc ID Card, or a current High School or College ID. Taking a test is not allowed without a valid photo ID. 
  • Labs are equipped with video surveillance equipment and computers are monitored during testing. 
  • You need to apply for college and provide us with your student number.

  • Electronic devices (personal calculators, cell phones, smart watches/glasses, electronic glasses of any kind, iPads, or earphones/buds). 
  • Personal items such as sunglasses, watches, hats, handbags, backpacks, or umbrellas. 
  • Food or beverages. 
  • Students are not allowed to view other websites or utilize non-permitted exam materials while testing. Doing so is a violation of student conduct and may invalidate your test scores. 

Remote Testing

  • You need to present a government-issued photo ID with signature (Driver’s License, Green Card, Passport, Military ID), or an FSW Buc ID Card, or a current High School or College ID. Taking a test is not allowed without a valid photo ID.
  • Remote testing is proctored live.
  • A fast and reliable internet connection.
  • You need to apply for college and provide us with your student number. 
  • Electronic devices (personal calculators, cell phones, smart watches/glasses, electronic glasses of any kind, iPads, or earphones/buds). 
  • Students are not allowed to view other websites or utilize non-permitted exam materials while testing. Doing so is a violation of student conduct and may invalidate your test scores.
  • Food or beverages. 
  • Personal items such as sunglasses, watches, hats, handbags, backpacks, or umbrellas.