There are many ways to place directly into college-level courses without testing. Please review the eligibility requirements below. If you meet any of the criteria as outlined your next step is to call or email the admissions office to schedule an appointment to register for classes. Have your transcripts or test scores sent or available for your appointment.
If you are not eligible for direct placement, you will take the placement test in English and/or math to determine your placement as follows:
Do I need to take a placement test?
There are many ways to place directly into college-level courses without testing. Standardized test scores are only valid for placement for two years. Please review the exemptions below: If you meet any one of the below criteria you are eligible to take English 101 without testing. Eligibility for English 101 is the pre-requisite for most college-level classes.
If you meet any one of the below criteria, you are eligible to take entry-level general education Math classes (non-Calculus based):
If you meet any one of the below criteria, you are eligible to take Pre-Calculus Math:
If you meet any of the following, you are eligible to take Calculus:
If you meet any of the following, you are eligible to take Dual Enrollment at Carroll County Public Schools:
If you qualify for exemption, bring a copy of your unofficial transcripts and/or test scores with you when you come in to register. Standardized test scores are only valid for placement for two years.