Placement & Testing
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Placement & Testing is Step 3 in the Get Started Guide
We use Placement Information to determine which classes you'll start with when you get to Columbus State. We want to ensure you have the best chance to succeed (we also don't want you to retake subjects you've already passed.)
When to start: Start this step after you've received an email that your application for admission has been accepted.
Why do we need placement scores?
Generally speaking, to start you out in the right courses, we need to have placement information from you in three subjects:
Math | Reading | Writing
Placement information can come from existing transcripts or test scores. If you don't have one of the qualifying sources, you can take our placement assessments. Scroll down for directions or Contact Us if you're not sure.
English as a Second Language students: Click here for ESL directions
1. Send us your scores or take a Placement Test
If you've graduated high school in the last 10 years:
If you have recent test scores and high school transcripts, send them to us for evaluation. The more information we have, the better we can match you with your first classes. Send them to us soon - it often takes time to obtain scores and enter them into our system.
We will accept: ACT Scores | SAT Scores | AP Scores | IB Scores | Credit From Other Colleges | High School Transcript | GED Transcript
No recent scores? Take a Placement Test:
If you've been out of high school for more than 10 years, or if you need a more recent evaluation of your skills, you will take one or more of our placement tests:
Math | Reading | Writing | English as a Second Language (ESL)
How To Take a Placement Test | Qualifying Test Scores
Special Instructions for:
2. Watch your email for further instructions
Once all of your scores are submitted and approved, you'll be ready to register. We might ask you for additional information or ask you to take an additional placement test. We'll communicate with you through your student email.
You'll recieve an email with your next steps.
Student Email | Find Your Password
Go to Step 4: Orientation & Registration