Placement Testing
Holmes CC administers ACCUPLACER, an untimed computerized assessment, to provide incoming students with immediate results of skill levels in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. The higher score of ACT and ACCUPLACER determines the student’s optimal curriculum as acknowledged in the Holmes CC placement and prerequisite/corequisite tables. Holmes CC will administer the ACCUPLACER Next Generation tests for placement, but previous ACCUPLACER Classic scores and COMPASS scores may still be used for placement purposes.
If ACT scores are not available at the time of registration, the student may take the first level of English and/or mathematics or opt to take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation tests to determine the recommended course level. If one wishes to challenge an ACT placement, it is recommended that the student view the ACCUPLACER Test Information prior to taking ACCUPLACER Next Generation tests (Reading and Writing for English and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics for mathematics). Students may take ACCUPLACER by appointment with a campus representative listed below. Holmes Community College offers ACCUPLACER only to Holmes CC students and no testing fee is applied. ACCUPLACER scores taken at any other institution and shared directly by the student to Holmes CC through ACCUPLACER may be accepted upon admission.
ACCUPLACER Resources
Students are strongly encouraged to visit the ACCUPLACER Student Page to access free practice resources such as downloadable sample test questions, the ACCUPLACER Perspective Learning Resources site for exercises to build skills, and a web-based study app you can sign up for to take a practice test. A score of 85% or higher on the practice test would suggest a qualified placement score for the required course. Note that only the computer calculator is permitted for use when taking the ACCUPLACER mathematics test. For additional information or to schedule an ACCUPLACER placement test, contact the appropriate campus representative listed below. Proof of acceptance to Holmes Community College (Holmes ID Number) and a valid form of identification, preferably a Photo ID such as a driver’s license or school ID, must be presented to the test proctor before one is allowed to take ACCUPLACER at any Holmes CC test site. Prohibited items, such as cell phones, calculators, resource materials, etc., will not be allowed in the testing center.
Out-of-State Students
If you live out-of-state where coming to one of our campus locations for testing would not be a viable option, then you may request to take your ACCUPLACER test remotely via Meazure Learning’s ProctorU Live+ Platform by clicking here to complete the necessary form. After your request has been approved and processed, you will receive an email from ACCUPLACER containing your voucher information and instructions on how to register with ProctorU or use an existing ProctorU account, how to verify your computer system requirements, and how to schedule your testing appointment and pay for your proctored session ($28-$36). You will be required to download the Guardian Browser on your computer and must have internet connection, webcam, microphone, and speakers.
Campus Representatives
Please contact the representative where you will be testing.
Goodman
Lilly Austin
Director of Placement Testing
(662) 472-9146
laustin@holmescc.edu
Grenada
Cynthia Abel
Academic Counselor
(662) 227-2325
cabel@holmescc.edu
Ridgeland
Jordan Heflin
Student Services Center/Student Activities Representative
(601) 605-3392
jheflin@holmescc.edu
Kosciusko
Kim Fowler
Attala Center Administrative Assistant
(662) 290-0808
kfowler@holmescc.edu
