Prepare for the Placement Test (CPT)

To ensure that test scores accurately represent your skill levels, you may wish to review basic concepts in reading, grammar, arithmetic, trigonometry and algebra before taking the College Placement Test (CPT), especially if you have been away from school for more than a year.

Free Online Resources

Resources for Purchase

The Official ACCUPLACER Study App is intended to familiarize you with the basic content areas of the CPT. The app provides interactive sample questions on the following tests: Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, College-Level Math, Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills. With this app you can: 

  • improve your academic skills in reading, writing or math
  • access interactive sample questions on all tests
  • get immediate and detailed feedback on correct or incorrect answers

Download the iOS app from the iTunes Store or the Android app from Google Play.

The Official Web-Based Study App - The web-based study app features practice tests in Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, College-Level Math, Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills. You can access the app at any computer and familiarize yourself with the basic content areas of ACCUPLACER tests. With this app, you can enjoy the following features: 

  • “Learn as you go” tests provide you with explanation of the correct or incorrect responses
  • Sample tests help you experience what a real test may be like on test day
  • Save your work and process, and resume practicing at a later time
  • Review your score history to identify areas of strength and weaknesses

Placement Interpretation Sheet (CPT Result)