Testing Procedures and Information

Assistance is normally available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. You may reach a staff member at  (910) 678-8417 or (910) 678-8394. If we are unavailable to answer the phone, please leave a message and you will be contacted as soon as possible. It is recommended that you contact us prior to visiting this office. Periodically this office operates on a modified schedule. You may email us with your questions.

To evaluate the level of preparation and to place students in appropriate courses, the college requires entry assessment in the skill areas of English, reading, and mathematics. To satisfy assessment requirements the student needs to take the ACCUPLACER unless eligible for a waiver. Previous school records and placement entry results will be used in conjunction with the student's personal aspirations to help plan a workable educational program. The placement entry assessment requirement for admission may be waived upon receipt of official transcripts if the applicant:

• has attended a regionally accredited institution (RAI) in which English was the language of instruction and has successfully completed with a grade of "C" or higher a transferable college-level English and/or mathematics course. 

• holds an associate's or bachelor's degree from a RAI in which English was the language of instruction.

• is enrolled in another college or university and has applied to Fayetteville Tech for "special credit" status.

• The student has earned SAT scores at or above 500 in Math, Verbal, and/or Writing within the last five years or has earned ACT scores at or above 20 in Math, Reading, and/or English within the last five years.

• chooses to begin with the most basic college-preparatory courses: English 70, Reading 70 and Math 50.

What Skills Are Assessed Through Placement Testing?

FTCC selected the ACCUPLACER computer adaptive placement test as its assessment tool for entrance into our academic programs. Three skill areas are examined during your placement testing session.

Writing Skills

Reading Skills

Mathematics Skills (Includes)

  Basic and Extended Arithmetic

  Pre-Algebra and Algebra

The amount of time allotted to test is unlimited. The computer is constantly adjusting the level of difficulty based on the testing candidates responses. Your testing time may be brief or it might run for an extended period of time.

Annual Testing Schedule

You will find the annual testing schedule displayed by semester. Please remember that this schedule is a tentative schedule. It reflects what we plan to offer. However, circumstances do arise which result in adjustments on our behalf. W e strongly recommend that you contact the Testing Office for specific dates and times of available test. Testing is by appointment unless noted otherwise.

A Few  Major Points......

An official picture identification is required for each test administered.

1. Valid Drivers License

2. School ID

3. Military or Work ID

4. Valid State ID

Note:  Walk-Ins are welcome at scheduled appointment times but will not be guaranteed a         seat.  You must call for a scheduled appointment.

Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the Testing Office at (910) 678-8417 or (910)       678-8394.

If you live outside of North Carolina and would like to take the placement test, contact us. It      might be possible for you to test at a different site and transfer the results to FTCC. This is a      national examination and used in many regions throughout the United States.

Retesting Procedures

Students are permitted to retest on the ACCUPLACER. There is a three (3) month waiting period between retest opportunities. Students should contact a counselor to obtain a retest card. The counselor will determine the eligibility to retest and make appropriate recommendations regarding which sections to retest on. The testing candidate is required to turn the retest card into the Testing Office prior to scheduling an appointment.

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