Placement Test Review Options
Students often need help preparing for coursework in college. Proper placement is very important for future success. There are several online options that can be beneficial to students to review before taking placement testing.
ACCUPLACER - Accuplacer offers two options for review. One is a downloadable PDF files of multiple choice questions and the other is a free web-based app. Go to www.accuplacer.org/ (https://www.accuplacer.org/) and select the "Information for Students" button and be directed to the Student Practice page. IVCC administers Next-Generation Accuplacer for placement testing. www.testprepreview.com (https://www.testprepreview.com/) www.test-guide.com (https://www.test-guide.com/)
Placement Retest Procedure
IVCC placement test scores, ACT scores, and SAT scores will be valid for a period of 2 years from the initial testing date. Individuals who have taken an IVCC placement test will be allowed to retest in any or all of the three testing areas, English, Mathematics or Reading, twice in a 12 -month period.
There will be no charge for placement testing the first time. Individuals choosing to retest will be charged the following fees: Reading $10, Math $10, and English $15.
After retesting, the score that will be valid will be the higher of the scores.
Placement results from IVCC or any other college are not valid after a 2-year period, unless you have successfully completed coursework in the particular subject.
Any individual wanting to take a retest must contact the IVCC Assessment Center at (815) 224-0542, schedule their appointment online at www.ivcc.edu/assessment (https://www.ivcc.edu/assessment/), or stop in Room E215 to schedule an appointment to retest. Payment must be made before taking a retest.
Retest questions not covered by this procedure should first be directed to the Assessment Center Coordinator at (815) 224-0552. Issues, which cannot be resolved through the Assessment Center Coordinator, will be referred to dean in the appropriate division, whose decision will be final.
IVCC Assessment Center is currently offering the option of having placement testing proctored virtually by a third party service. If interested, please go to www.ivcc.edu/assessment (https://www.ivcc.edu/assessment/) and complete the placement voucher request form.