Examity, ACCUPLACER’s approved online remote live testing service, is an option for students whose computers and equipment satisfy technology requirements. It is not possible to test on tablets or cell phones. Students with computers that do not meet requirements will need to placement test in person. Please contact Lake Land College’s Testing Center at 217-234-5301 with questions. To begin the process for a remote test through Examity, click the ‘Request a Voucher’ button below.
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The Examity student guide and Examity video tour will provide additional information.
All degree-seeking students and/or students planning to enroll in a math or English course must have ACT/SAT or Lake Land College placement test scores on file. Students will be mandatorily placed in appropriate courses based on placement test scores or ACT/SAT scores, whichever is higher, and chosen program of study. If a student’s record includes more than one set of scores, the highest scores recorded are used for placement. One retest is allowed in each of the three areas with a retest fee of $5.00 per test – limit of two sets of scores within a four-year period.
To schedule a test or for more information, call 217-234-5301 or email tutoringandtesting@lakelandcollege.edu. Students who have a documented disability can make arrangements for test accommodations by contacting the Office of Student Accommodations at 217-234-5259.
Placement testing is high stakes. Students are encouraged to review the placement test study guide in order to prepare for the test. The study guide can be downloaded below.
To determine placement in reading, English and math, match your score on the ACT/SAT or LLC placement test with the appropriate range of scores below. Counselors will review this information with you at your orientation/advising appointment. To discuss your placement scores or for additional information regarding degree requirements, please call Counseling Services at 217-234-5232.
If placement test scores require enrollment in a reading course, students must enroll in the required course for their first semester at Lake Land College.
Students who have a 7th or 8th semester high school GPA of a 3.0 or higher on an unweighted 4.0 scale and have completed four years of high school English will be placed into ENG 120. To utilize a high school transcript for placement, students must submit a high school transcript to the Lake Land College Admissions and Records Office or to an academic counselor during your orientation advising session.
Students who have a 7th or 8th semester high school GPA of a 3.0 or higher on an unweighted 4.0 scale and have completed four years of high school English will have met the reading requirement. To utilize a high school transcript for placement, students must submit a high school transcript to the Lake Land College Admissions and Records Office or to an academic counselor during your orientation advising session.
Students who have a 7th or 8th semester high school GPA of is a 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale and have completed 4 years of high school math, will be eligible to enroll in MAT 116, MAT 118, MAT 125, MAT 130 or MAT 140. To utilize a high school transcript for placement, student must submit a high school transcript to the Lake Land College Admissions and Records Office or to an academic counselor during your orientation advising session.
Students who completed a high school transitional math course during your senior year in high school and earned a grade of C or better you are eligible for placement as follows.
TM001 – STEM
TM002 – Quantitative
TM003 – Tech Math
(for GED Exams taken after January 1, 2014)
Students with a Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) score of a 165 or higher will be placed into ENG 120 and will be exempt from taking reading courses.
Students with a Mathematical Reasoning score of a 165 or higher will be eligible to enroll in MAT 116, MAT 118, MAT 125, MAT 130 or MAT 140.
To utilize GED scores for placement, students must submit a GED transcript to the Lake Land College Admissions and Records Office or to an academic counselor during your orientation advising session.