Multiple Measures/ Placement FAQ’s
Can I meet my proficiency requirement with my High School GPA?
Yes, if your overall GPA is a 2.7 or higher and you graduated high school after 2014.
Can I use my SAT scores for placement?
Yes! If you took your SATs before 2016 with the following scores:
Math – 510
SAT Reading – 500
SAT Writing – 500
If you took your SATs after 2016with the following scores:
MAT – 540
Evidenced Based Reading and Writing – 550
Can I use a transcript from another College to meet my proficiency requirement?
If you have a college level Writing or Math course with a grade of C or better you may already meet your proficiency requirement. Please check with an advisor to review your transcript.
I don’t have a GPA, SATs or College Transcript. What are my options?
You can take the college Accuplacer Assessment for Reading/Writing and Math. These assessments will determine if you meet the college’ proficiency requirement or identify NSCC courses that you can take to works towards proficiency.
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If I meet my proficiencies would I have to take any additional placement testing?
If you are in a STEM program you will need to place higher than math proficiency in order to take the courses in your program.
Are there other ways I can meet proficiency?
Yes! Please view all the ways you can meet proficiency at the links below.