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ACCUPLACER® Prep
Get ready for college placement testing with a short, focused program.
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Build confidence and get ready for the ACCUPLACER test
Community colleges, technical schools and other schools use ACCUPLACER tests to accurately place students in the right classes. Our prep course helps you refresh your skills and get familiar with the test format, so you can do your best on test day.
ACCUPLACER test prep is not offered at all Sylvan learning centers. Please contact your local Sylvan to see if they offer ACCUPLACER test preparation near you.
How to prepare for the ACCUPLACER test
ACCUPLACER Test Prep is a short program — often around 10 hours in total. Our expert team of educators will help you:
Who should take our ACCUPLACER test prep program?
We can help students get the study support and structure they need to do well on the ACCUPLACER test.
- High school students interested in dual enrollment programs like Running Start
- Young adults who wish to get an associate’s degree
- Young adults transitioning to technical college or community college
- Adult learners who are getting back into education and feel a little rusty or nervous
About the test
What is the ACCUPLACER?
The ACCUPLACER test is designed for students who want to begin earning college credits. It evaluates your reading, writing and math skills. The ACCUPLACER test helps determine if you're ready to begin taking college-level courses, or if you still need some additional help. Colleges and technical schools can use your scores to figure out what classes you're prepared for.
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Sylvan ACCUPLACER test prep FAQs
The ACCUPLACER test is designed for students who want to begin earning college credits. It evaluates your reading, writing and math skills. The ACCUPLACER test helps determine if you’re ready to begin taking college-level courses, or if you still need some additional help. Colleges and technical schools can use your scores to figure out what classes you’re prepared for.
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What families say about Sylvan test prep
“Sylvan has been a great resource for us in preparing for the SAT. Their expertise, resources, and flexibility allowed us to have a great experience and improve test scores.”
“I signed my son up with Sylvan to help prepare him to take the ASVAB and after 3 weeks in the program I have already seen an overall improvement. He still has few more months before he would like to take the ASVAB so it gives him a little more time to prepare and I wish we had signed him up for Sylvan sooner.”
“Amazing 1-on-1 tutoring and direct help for your specific needs. I was a senior needing some pre-calculus help before taking a math placement exam for my selected college. With the help of Matthew and Sylvan, I aced that exam and I've been able to smoothly continue my math programs!”
Get started with ACCUPLACER test prep
ACCUPLACER test prep is available at select Sylvan centers. Give us a call at (888) 338-2283 or fill out the form to discuss your goals and timeline.