PREP for your college entrance exam. The scores on these exams can determine class placement or how much money a scholarship committee may award you. It is of UTMOST IMPORTANCE that you prepare for these tests like they are worth money!

Most 4-year colleges/universities require the ACT or SAT for admission. Colleges typically use your highest composite score for admission and scholarship decisions.

TESTING DATES:

*There will be a $25 fee for registering late for the ACT. Students who meet the free/reduced lunch guidelines are eligible for a fee waiver. Waivers and practice test books available in Counseling, Rm 215. 

TO REGISTER FOR THE ACT: 

Go to www.actstudent.org 

High School Code: 281-630 

Test Location: 180000

FREE ONLINE ACT PREP: 

Go to https://onlineprep.act.org 

Username: OPS email (ID@ops.org) 

Password: 6 digit OPS Student ID (lunch code

Most local 2-year community colleges require students take the Accuplacer. They will usually accept the ACT and SAT instead. Wait until January through March to take it.

ACCUPLACER: 

Computerized assessment used for placement into Math & English. Sections may be taken individually or together. Takes about 2 hours total to complete, but untimed. Make an appointment OR walk-in – offered at all MCC testing locations. Prep can be found at https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login OR in Counseling, 214.

COMPANION: 

Written version of a comparable Accuplacer assessment for placement into Math & English for persons needing Disability Support Service accommodations. By appointment only at all testing locations, must have seen a DSS adviser for recommendation. Paper/Pencil version, also offered in large-print, braille and audio CD. Sections may be taken individually or together. No time limit. Testing is done using a test booklet, answer sheet, scratch paper and a no. 2 Pencil. Calculators not authorized .