{"id":1494,"date":"2019-06-11T14:51:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T18:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/testing\/?page_id=1494"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:37:25","slug":"math-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/testing\/math-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Math: FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Important Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordions\">\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> What score would exempt me from taking Math Placement Test?<\/p><div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>SAT:<\/strong> 580 or higher for Math<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>ACT:<\/strong> Composite Score 26 or higher\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">College Board AP Probability and Statistics test score of a 4 or higher exempt Math Placement Tests<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> When is the Math Placement Test offered?<\/p><div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Math and Calculus Placement Test is offered daily unless otherwise noted on our testing appointment request form.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> Should I take my Math Placement Test before Orientation?<\/p><div>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you should take the Math and\/or Calculus Placement Test at least one week prior to your scheduled orientation date.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you already attended Orientation but did not take your placement test:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Sign up for the placement tests you need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">After completion, go to the Center for Student Success (D-207) to meet with an advisor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Rearrange class schedule based on your new test score as necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> Can I have a calculator with me?<\/p><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No calculators are permitted for the test and no other outside materials are allowed. An online calculator will be available during the exam on the Accuplacer testing page on questions that the test permits use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> How long is this exam?<\/p><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Math and Calculus Placement Tests are not timed. However, we have found that students typically spend 1 \u00bd hours on the test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please note, we will pause a test after 2.5 hours and request that you schedule a continuation session if you have not yet finished. We have found that success rates decline after 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> What is the cost of the Math and\/or Calculus Placement Test?<\/p><div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First time: $50.00 (non-refundable) paid via credit card at time of registration.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Re-test: $10.00 (non-refundable) paid via credit card at time of registration.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> How do I know if I need to take the Calculus Placement Test?<\/p><div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some majors require you take the Calculus Placement Test. If you are majoring within the school of Theoretical and Applied Science (ex: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering Physics) you are REQUIRED to take the Calculus Placement. Even if you are exempt from the Math Placement Test, you still need to take the Calculus Placement. The only way to be exempt from the Calculus Placement Test is if you have college level credit for Pre-Calc or Calculus already.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calculus Placement is NOT required for Nursing majors, psychology majors, or business majors. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> What happens if I do not pass the test?<\/p><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everyone passes the test. Students who place into developmental courses based upon the results of the placement test should plan to register for and complete these courses before or during their first semester of enrollment at Ramapo College.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> Am I eligible to re-test?<\/p><div>\n<p>Placement Test Scores (ACCUPLACER Online) will be valid for a period of 2 years from the initial testing date. \u00a0 Students who take ACCUPLACER at Ramapo College will be allowed <strong>only 1 re-test opportunity per test section<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All test scores are eligible for the re-test option. Only 1 re-test opportunity will be permitted per test section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> How could I receive accommodations for the Accuplacer?<\/p><div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All accommodations (i.e., extended time) must be approved through the Office of Specialized Services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you were affiliated in High School and wish to be affiliated at Ramapo, please contact the Office of Specialized Services (OSS) located in C-205. Y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ou can email them at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:oss@ramapo.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">oss@ramapo.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(201) 684-7514.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> Can I take my placement tests at another institution?<\/p><div>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, if you live more that 75 miles from campus you can take your placement tests at your local institution.<\/li>\n<li>You must first request permission by emailing testing@ramapo.edu<\/li>\n<li>We will send you a voucher form to fill out and then you will need to make an appointment at your local institution that offers Next Generation Accuplacer testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":354,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1494","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.5 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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