Accuplacer

How to Meet a Course Prerequisite

Ways to meet a course prerequisite:

1. Graduated high school with a diploma and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, within the last 5 years (Math Accuplacer still required).
2. Take the free Accuplacer placement exam the CNM Assessment Center. Review the Placement Exam Score Guide.
3. Submit official ACT, SAT, or TOEFL scores to any CNM Admissions Office.
4. Take a placement or challenge exam for Biology, BCIS 1110 (IC3 or CLEP), Spanish or French.
5. Enroll in the required prerequisite course and pass it with a grade of CR or C or higher.
6. Complete the required prerequisite course at another institution with a grade of C or higher (official transcript must be on file at CNM Records Office).

Speak with an Academic Coach for further assistance with prerequisite and course placement.

Note: 

1. Students with an associate degree may have the following prerequisites overridden: all developmental courses (numbered below 1000) and ENGL 1110.
2. Students with a bachelor’s degree or higher may have the following prerequisites overridden: all developmental courses (numbered below 1000) ENGL 1110, BCIS 1110, MATH 1101, MATH 1215, BIOL 1140, BIO 1140L, CHEM 1120, CHEM 1120L.

About the Accuplacer Next-Generation Exam

• The exam is given at any CNM Assessment Center and now must be scheduled.
• English and reading placement now requires the Reading Next-Gen test and the WritePlacer writing assessment.
• The exam is computer based.
• It's completely free.
• Results are given upon completion of the exam.
• The exam is self-paced and is not timed.
• On average, the exam takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours to complete.
• Paper and pencil version “Companion” exam is available, and takes 2.5 to 3 hours to complete.
• It is highly encouraged that CNM students first apply to the college.
  
  Schedule my Accuplacer (Placement Test)

Rules

• Textbooks, notebooks, dictionaries, calculators, and paper are not allowed in the testing room.
• Children or other visitors are not allowed in the testing room.
• Anyone who gives or receives help during the tests, uses notes, books of any kind, will not be allowed to continue the test.
• No test materials or notes may be removed from the test room.
• CNM may cancel any test score if there is reason to question the validity of the test scores.
• You must wait 24 hours to take the exam again.

Prepare for the Accuplacer Next-Generation Exam

Reading Preparation:

Math Preparation:

WritePlacer Preparation:

Accuplacer Placement Score Guide

Access the Placement Exam Score Guide.

Accuplacer for Distance Learning Students

If you are taking Distance Learning courses and are located outside the Albuquerque Metro area, follow these steps to test in your local area:

• Complete the form below and fax it to (505) 224-3258
• Wait for an email reply from CNM with additional instructions before taking the test

Accuplacer Distance Location Form

Request SAT/ACT scores

Visit the SAT or ACT website to request a copy of your test scores to be sent to CNM.

• SAT
• ACT