In accordance with Section 19 of Act 1052 of 1987, all entering students must demonstrate mastery of basic skills in writing, reading, and mathematics. Placement tests, such as the ACT and ASSET, help to identify students’ skill levels in those areas and help students become more aware of their academic strengths and weaknesses. When test scores indicate a need for developmental study, students will be placed in appropriate courses. Academic advising guidelines are as follows:

	Placement Using ASSET Scores
Writing Skills (scaled scores)	42 or above 38-41 33-37 32 or below	English Comp I English Comp I & English Asst Lab Writing Skills Grammar Skills
Reading Skills (scaled scores)	41 or above 35-40 31-34 30 or below	No Reading Assistance Required Reading Asst Lab Reading II Reading I
Numerical (scaled scores)	40 or above 39 or below	Elementary Algebra or Business Math Introductory Math
Intermediate Algebra* (scaled scores) *two years of high school algebra required	43 or above 35-42 33-34 32 or below	College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Technical Math Elementary Algebra Elementary Algebra & Elem Algebra Lab

	Placement Using ACT Scores
English	19 or above 16-18 13-15 12 or below	English Comp I English Comp I & English Asst Lab Writing Skills Grammar Skills
Reading	19 or above 16-18 13-15 12 or below	No Reading Assistance Required Reading Asst Lab Reading II Reading I
Math	19 or above 16-18 14-15 12 or below	College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Technical Math Elementary Algebra & Elem Algebra Lab Introductory Math