Placement Testing

Serving You in the Virtual Environment Placement testing 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. Request a Voucher Computer Requirements Browser: Google Chrome v39 or later, Firefox v34 or later, Internet Explorer v8 or later, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari v6 or later. Please disable your pop-up blocker. Operating System: Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.8 or later Equipment: Desktop or laptop computer (tablets are not supported) Built-in or external webcam, microphone and speakers 2GB or more of RAM Internet Connection: An upload and download speed of 2Mbps Getting Started Contact Lake Land College’s Testing Center at 217-234-5301 and tell them you’re interested in taking ACCUPLACER tests with Examity. Once Lake Land College approves your request, you will receive an email from ACCUPLACER with your voucher code. This voucher code will allow you to schedule and take your exam. Click the Examity link in the email which will bring you to the Examity registration page. Enter your first name, last name, email and hit register. Once you’ve registered, you will receive a confirmation email with login credentials from Examity. You will then log into the Examity dashboard. From here, you will set up a profile and schedule your exam using the voucher code provided. Additional Information 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.

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

Placement by High School Transcript

English

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.

Reading

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.

Math

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.

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 116, MAT 118, MAT 125 MAT 130 or MAT 140.

TM002 – Quantitative

• Eligible to enroll in MAT 116 or MAT 125

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.