Placement Testing

Placement testing can be conducted in-person.

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. Students are encouraged to review the placement test study guide in order to prepare for the test.

Students may retest twice per academic year, at a minimal fee, but must wait a minimum of 48 hours between retests. The current fee is $5.00 per retest. The Testing Center only accepts cash or check. Please reach out to the center if there is a financial barrier to retesting for options.

Interpreting Test Scores

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.

Reading Requirements

ACT	SAT	NEXT – GEN ACCUPLACER	CLASSIC ACCUPLACER	Required Course
0 – 11	200 – 360	200 – 222	20 – 40	RDG 007
12 – 15	370 – 400	223 – 231	41 – 55	RDG 009
16 – 18	410 – 470	232 – 251	56 – 78	RDG 050
19+	480+	252 – 300	79 – 120	None Required

English Requirements

ACT	SAT	NEXT – GEN ACCUPLACER	CLASSIC ACCUPLACER	Required Course
0 – 11	200 – 360	200 – 228	20 – 40	ENG 005
12 – 17	370 – 470	229 – 249	41 – 63	ENG 007, 119
18+	480+	250 – 300	64 – 120	ENG 120

Math Requirements

ACT	SAT	NEXT – GEN ACCUPLACER	CLASSIC ACCUPLACER	Required Course
0-21	200-520	QAS 200 – 262	Elem Algebra 20 – 96	MAT 115, 124 Courses with intermediate algebra integrated
22+	530+	QAS 263-300 AAF 200+	Elem Algebra 97-120 College Level 20+	MAT 116,118,125 Courses with math literacy (116/125 only) or intermediate algebra prerequisite
19-21	500-520	QAS 250 – 262	Elem Algebra 57-96 College Level 20-59	MAT 129
22-24	530-610	QAS 263 – 300 AAF 200-249	Elem Algebra 97 – 120 College Level 20 – 59	MAT 130 Course with intermediate algebra prerequisite
25-26	620-640	AAF 250 – 275	College Level 60 – 102	MAT 132, 160, 210, 211 Courses with college algebra prerequisite
22-26	530-640	QAS 263 – 300 AAF 200 – 275	Elem Algebra 97 – 120 College Level 20 – 102	MAT 140 Course with intermediate algebra prerequisite
27+	650+	AAF 276 – 300	College Level 103 – 120	MAT 241 Courses with college algebra and trig prerequisites

Placement by Completing a Transitional Math Course

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

• Eligible to enroll in MAT 115, MAT 116, MAT 118, MAT 125, MAT 129

TM002 – Quantitative

• Eligible to enroll in MAT 115 or MAT 124

TM003 – Tech Math

• Eligible to enroll in Vocational Math Courses

Placement by GED Exam

(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.