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College Readiness

College Readiness: What Courses Am I Prepared For?

At CVCC, we use multiple measures and informed self-placement to determine student readiness for college-level English and math courses.
To select the appropriate classes, please complete this survey:

CVCC Enrollment Survey

CVCC Students are now able to determine for themselves whether they are ready for college courses in English and Math. 

Course Placement

If You Have Graduated High School 5 years ago or less:
After applying to CVCC, complete the CVCC Enrollment Survey.

 

English Placement (based on High School GPA from the Enrollment Survey):

Years Since High School Graduation

High School GPA

Course Placement

0-5 years

3.0 +

ENG 111

0-5 years

2.0 - 2.99

ENG 111 + EDE 11

0-5 years

Less than 2.0

EDE 10

 

Math Placement (based on High School GPA and math courses taken/completed from the Enrollment Survey):

Years since High School Graduation

High School GPA / Math Coursework

Course Placement

0-5 years

3.4 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus with Trig.

MTH 263 (or below)

0-5 years

3.2 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus without Trig.

MTH 162 or MTH 261 (or below)

0-5 years

3.2 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus without Trig. or passing grade in Statistics

MTH 245 (or below)

0-5 years

3.0 + with Algebra 2

MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167

0-5 years

3.0 + without Algebra 2

MTH 130, 131, 154, 155
MDE 60

0-5 years

2.0 - 2.99 with Algebra 2

MTH 130, 131
MTH 154 + MDE 54
MTH 155 + MDE 55
MTH 161 + MDE 61

0-5 years

2.0 - 2.99 without Algebra 2

MTH 130, 131
MTH 154 + MDE 54
MTH 155 + MDE 55
MDE 60

0-5 years

Less than 2.0

MDE 10

 


SAT, ACT, GED:
(SAT, ACT and GED scores are valid for the 5 years after the date of the test.)

 

English Placement with SAT, ACT or GED:

Standardized Test

Score Range

Course Placement

SAT

480 or above

ENG 111

SAT

400 - 470

ENG 111 + EDE 11

SAT

Below 400

EDE 10

ACT

18 or above

ENG 111

ACT

15 - 17

ENG 111 + EDE 11

ACT

14 or below

EDE 10

GED

165 or above

ENG 111

 


Math Placement with SAT, ACT or GED:

Standardized Test

Score Range

Course Placement

SAT

500 or above

MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167

SAT

470 - 490

MTH 130, 131, 154, 155
MTH 161 + MDE 61

ACT

18 or above

MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167

ACT

17

MTH 130, 131, 154, 155
MTH 161 + MDE 61

GED

165 or above

MTH 130, 131, 154, 155
MTH 161 + MDE 61

GED

155 - 164

MTH 130, 131
MTH 154 + MDE 54
MTH 155 + MDE 55
MDE 60

GED

154 or below

MDE 10

 


Graduated High School 6 + years ago:

If you have been out of high school 6 years or more, you are able to place yourself in English and math coursework through a process called self-placement. After applying to CVCC, complete the CVCC Enrollment Survey which will help guide you to what English and math classes would be your best start based on your current academic skills. Academic Advisors are available to help and discuss your placement decisions. Please log in to your myCVCC Navigate Portal to schedule an appointment with your advisor.