Placement Testing

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 assessment@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.

Download the Placement Test Study Guide

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 – 18	370 – 470	229 – 249	41 – 63	ENG 007, 119
19+	480+	250 – 300	64 – 120	ENG 120

Math Requirements

ACT	SAT	NEXT – GEN ACCUPLACER	CLASSIC ACCUPLACER	Required Course
0 – 18	200 – 490	QAS 200 – 249	Elem Algebra 20 – 56	MAT 005
0 – 21	200 – 520	QAS 200 – 262	Elem Algebra 20 – 96	MAT 008 Math Literacy – for placement into MAT 116 or 125
19 – 21	500 – 520	QAS 250 – 262	Elem Algebra 57 – 96	MAT 006, 009, 090 Courses with Elementary Algebra prerequisite
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
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, 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