The assessment may be waived if you have an associate degree or higher or have satisfactory scores that are less than five years old on a recent college entrance test such as ACCUPLACER or ACT. Official transcripts or test results required. Contact Student Services at 800.243.9482 for more information or to schedule an assessment appointment.
ACCUPLACER Testing
- ACCUPLACER Study Resources
- Web-Based ACCUPLACER Study App
- Sample Questions
- Writing Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Arithmetic
- Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (Electrical Construction & Plumbing Apprenticeships only)
- Video Resources for the Reading Writing and Arithmetic Tests
- Video Resources for the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Tests
- Other Website Resources
- Test Anxiety Resources
- Applicable Programs and ACCUPLACER Tests
Program Applicable ACCUPLACER Tests - Dental Assistant
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Medical Lab Technician
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technician
- Writing Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Arithmetic
View the list of academic requirements and alternative ways to meet the testing requirements.
- Carpentry Apprenticeship (ABC)
- Writing Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Arithmetic
- Electrical Construction Apprenticeship
- Plumbing Apprenticeship
- Reading Comprehension
- Arithmetic
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Algebra
- Statistics
- ACCUPLACER Assessment Overview
- The ACCUPLACER Assessment covers:
- Writing Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Arithmetic
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Algebra
- Statistics
- This test is untimed, taken on a computer and takes approximately two hours to complete.
- Use the online resources listed or head to the Academic Support Center where instructors can help you prep for your assessment.
- Need accommodations? Contact a Northwood Tech accommodations specialist
- Retaking the same test (retest) can occur no earlier than 10 business days from the previous assessment.
- Technology Requirements for Virtual Admissions Testing at Northwood Tech
- The ACCUPLACER Assessment covers: