Search | Menu In college, tests are a way of life. You need them to get in, you’ll need even more to get out. Don’t panic! Turns out this is a case where practice makes … okay, maybe not perfect. But a little bit more comfortable at least.
Course Placement/Apprenticeship
ACCUPLACER is a computerized test used for course placement purposes as well as apprenticeship applications.
Things to know:
- Take one or more subject exams in reading, math and writing.
- Testing is offered in-person year-round at multiple campuses with occasional windows for online testing.
- Course Placement - Take ACCUPLACER if you do not have ACT or GED scores from within the past 2 years or no prior English/Math credits.
- Apprenticeship - Take ACCUPLACER if you do not have ACT or GED scores from within the past 5 years. Your union/training organization will tell you which subjects to take.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The CLEP allows you to demonstrate knowledge for possible college credit.
Things to know:
- We can proctor any of the CLEP tests you register for.
- You must be admitted to a Madison College program to receive CLEP credit.
World Languages Course Placement
Madison College uses WebCAPE – an interactive online test. It determines your competency level in just 20 minutes!
Things to know:
- We may award tuition-free credit for previous foreign language study.
- You may earn a maximum of 16 credits if you are enrolled in a second, third or fourth level language course, earned a grade of B or better and are not a native speaker of the language.