ACCUPLACER is a testing platform as well as a series of examinations on writing, mathematics and reading. The ACCUPLACER examinations include texts and tasks students will likely encounter in first-year college courses, and the math content is more aligned to state college and career readiness standards.
Georgia State University uses ACCUPLACER for admissions and placement testing. The test has also been approved for use by the Math department for placement in certain mathematics courses, including College Algebra, Precalculus and Calculus.
ACCUPLACER is used for different purposes by the institution. To avoid test day surprises, please make sure you register for the correct exam for your purpose.
If you are not testing for Georgia State University, please see our information about taking the ACCUPLACER as a proctored exam for your organization or institution.
Please note that placement is determined by a multitude of factors, including High School GPA, SAT/ACT scores, transfer credit or previous college coursework. These tables are provided for informational purposes, and your exact placement will be determined by all possible placement factors. Students should discuss placement with their advisor during Orientation or a one-on-one appointment. Advisement has more information about the Learrning Support (LSP) program of corequisite courses.
| WritePlacer | Reading | Course | |
| 4 - 8 | and | 237 - 300 | ENGL 1101 |
| 0 - 8 | and | 200 - 236 | ENGL 1101 + ENGL 0999 |
| 0 - 3 | and | 200 - 300 | ENGL 1101 + ENGL 0999 |
Please note that placement is determined by a multitude of factors, including High School GPA, SAT/ACT scores, transfer credit or previous college coursework. These tables are provided for informational purposes, and your exact placement will be determined by all possible placement factors. Students should discuss placement with their advisor during Orientation or a one-on-one appointment. Advisement has more information about the Learrning Support (LSP) program of corequisite courses. The "Advanced Algebra and Functions" exam will not launch if a 278 or higher is not achieved on the "Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics" exam.
| ACCUPLACER Math score | Course Placement |
| Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: 200 - 257 | MATH 1001 & MATH 0997 or MATH 1401 & MATH 0996 |
| Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: 258 - 268 | MATH 1001 or MATH 1401 or MATH 1111 & MATH 0999 |
| Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: 269 - 277 | MATH 1001 or MATH 1401 or MATH 1111 |
| Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: 278 – 300 & Advanced Algebra and Functions: 200-249 | MATH 1001 or MATH 1401 or MATH 1111 |
| Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: 278 – 300 & Advanced Algebra and Functions: 250-269 | MATH 1001, 1401, 1111, 1113, 1220* |
| Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: 278 – 300 & Advanced Algebra and Functions: 270-300 | MATH 1001, 1401, 1111, 1113, 1220*, 2211, 2420 |
*MATH 1220 not taught at the 4-year level
Please note that admissions decisions are determined by a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, High School GPA, SAT/ACT scores, transfer credit or previous college coursework. This information is provided for informational purposes, and your admissions decision will be determined by all possible placement factors. Questions about admissions decisions or admissions status should be directed to admissions.
ACCUPLACER Admissions criteria:
If testing for admissions to GSU Perimeter College, a minimum WritePlacer score of 3, Reading score of 216 and Quantitative Reasoning Score of 212 is required.
If testing for admissions to a GSU 4-year program, a minimum WritePlacer score of 4, Reading score of 237 and Quantitative Reasoning Score of 258 is required.
ACCUPLACER exams will cover a series of topics. They are computer adaptive exams, with the exception of the WritePlacer exam, so they will start with a general mid-difficulty question pulled randomly from the subject areas, or topics, that the exam covers. Questions will then become harder or easier depending on the answers to the previous question. The WritePlacer exam will give a writing prompt and then grade the essay the examinee writes regarding the subject of that prompt.
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning includes these topics:
The ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Reading includes these topics:
The ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions includes these topics:
The WritePlacer exam will evaluate an examinee's essay writing skills.
The links below are to sites that may help students with studying for the ACCUPLACER exam. These are provided as a courtesy to test takers. Many of these sites do not belong to Georgia State University, therefore Georgia State University is not responsible for their content.
The Testing Centers do not assist with preparation for any exam.
Currently the exams used by Georgia State University are ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading, ACCUPLACER Next Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics, ACCUPLACER Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions, and ACCUPLACER WritePlacer.
Preparation links are organized by the following category types:
Reading
Mathematics
Andrea Hendricks' Math 0987 and Math 0989 page for Georgia State University and her learning support mathematics videos
Purplemath
Cool Math
Math.com
Learning Support Coursework Testing
Program Specific Testing
MATH PLACEMENT Testing
You should be able to see if you need Admissions Testing at your GSU’s check my status page. If you have questions about whether you need to take the Placement Test or which test you may need to take, please contact Admissions at 404-413-2500 for assistance.
ACCUPLACER assessments include reading, writing and mathematics.
When registering for an appointment for this purpose, pick "ACCUPLACER for GSU - Admissions"
If you have tested or been placed into Learning Support courses (support courses ENGL 0999, MATH 0997 or MATH 0998) you may take the ACCUPLACER exam to exempt the learning support requirement. MATH 0999 is not considered a Learning Support course, and students trying to exempt placement into MATH 0999 or test into higher mathematics, should take the Math Placement exam. Students will request which exam or exams they wish to take to exempt Learning Support Placement, ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Reading and/or ACCUPLACER WritePlacer for English, ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics for Math or all three for both areas.
It is possible to exempt Learning Support coursework with other scores or transfer credit; refer to Advisement's Learning Support program (LSP) information for more details.
When registering for an appointment for this purpose, pick "ACCUPLACER for GSU - Other"
Some programs have specific requirements for students regarding skill levels in English and mathematics. These students may be asked to take (or retake) one or more of the ACCUPLACER exams if they did not previously meet the required score for program admissions. Students will designate which exam or exams they are needing to take for their program from ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Reading, ACCUPLACER WritePlacer or ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics.
When registering for an appointment for this purpose, pick "ACCUPLACER for GSU - Other"
The Math Placement exam is used by the department to demonstrate the ability to take higher level mathematics courses. No course credit is earned with this exam, it simply allows students to start in the math courses the examinee is eligible for as determined by the test score. It is recommended that the math placement test be taken before attending New Student Orientation. There is no fee to take the test the first time.
Students who must take MATH 1001 & MATH 0997 or MATH 1401 & MATH 0996 courses and want to test to exempt the co-requisite support courses are testing to exempt Learning Support mathematics and should retake the ACCUPLACER for Admissions exam, not Math Placement. There will be a fee assessed if ACCUPLACER is taken to exempt Learning Support, even if it is only for the mathematics area.
This test consists of the ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics exam, and if a high enough score is achieved, the ACCUPLACER Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions exam. The ACCUPLACER Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions exam cannot be taken individually and must be taken through achievement of a specific score on the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics exam.
Students who require only Math 1001 for their major do not have to take the math placement test. To determine if a major requires the math placement test, contact the University Advisement Center at 404-413-2300 or contact the Mathematics and Statistics Department for questions regarding placement in math courses higher than MATH 1001.
When registering for an appointment for this purpose, pick "ACCUPLACER for GSU - Math Placement Exam"
