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Basic Skills Placement Testing Exemption Policy

Ramapo College students who present the following SAT or ACT scores are exempt from placement testing:

  • Students with 560 or greater in Critical Reading on the old SAT (prior to March 2016) are exempt from the Writing Placement Essay test.
  • Students with 560 or greater in Math on the old SAT (prior to March 2016) are exempt from the Math Placement test.
  • Students with 620 or greater in Evidence Based Reading and Writing on the new SAT (March 2016 or after) are exempt from the Writing Placement Essay test.
  • Students with 580 or greater in Math on the new SAT (March 2016 or after) are exempt from the Math Placement test.
  • Students with 26 or greater on the ACT composite score are exempt from both portions of the placement test.

All students intending to take Calculus, Pre-Calculus, or Discrete Structures must take the College Level Math (CLM) test before registering for courses.

If you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment for testing please visit the Testing website at www.ramapo.edu/testing or call (201) 684-7543 .  All needed testing must be completed prior to attending orientation in order to register for classes.

Testing Website

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