Placement and Testing

What if I did not take ACT or SAT tests? How will this affect my placement?

Take the ALEKS Math placement test prior to meeting with your advisor on Day 2 of DKS. Placement will be determined by ALEKS scores and/or high school GPA.

What if I am not satisfied with my math placement test results?

You have the opportunity to complete self-paced learning modules.  After refreshing your knowledge, you may then reassess.  If your score improves, please email your DKS advisor or asadvise@kent.edu.  Visit Testing Services to learn more.  

What if I want to improve my placement in College Writing?

You can have your writing placement reassessed using Accuplacer. Visit Testing Services to learn more.  

What if I do not think my foreign language score is accurate?

Speak with your advisor during the advising appointment. They may connect you with a faculty member directly to determine placement.

What if the language I studied does not offer a placement test?

Speak with your advisor during the advising appointment. They may connect you with a faculty member directly to determine placement.

What if I have already extensively studied and feel fluent in another language?

Speak with your advisor during the advising appointment.  You may be able to complete the requirement and/or earn credit through testing programs such as CLEP or Credit by Exam.  

What if English is my second language?  

Visit the Foreign Language Placement section in the University Readiness Standards and Placement Assessment to learn more about a possible language waiver.