College Math Placement Test Prep

MathHelp.com specializes in college math placement test prep. No matter which test you’re taking, we have the exact math help you need.

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This is a great program that is very straightforward and helpful. I struggle with math and need a higher placement score on the ALEKS test to finish my Bachelor's degree. I studied with the MathHelp step by step plan for a month and did well enough that I placed into my class! Thanks MathHelp!
Jeri Hillegeist
Jeri Hillegeist
15:42 13 Apr 23
First of all, the order in which your course is structured—lessons, practise exercises, tests, and finally reviews—helped me grasp and assess how well I'm learning a certain topic. This increased my self-assurance while simultaneously addressing my weak areas. There is nothing that could be added because everything is flawless, and I truly appreciate how well everything is laid up. I'm grateful to your organization and the course for helping me perform well on the math placement test for my college. I appreciate your efforts and those of your staff.
Atif Baig
Atif Baig
16:15 22 Feb 23
I'm a returning college student who hasn't taken a math class in nearly 5 years. I felt like I needed somewhere I could build on my fundamentals, so I turned to MathHelp. I started with the first ALEKS lesson on MathHelp, watching all the videos, and taking every test until I could pass with a 100% all the way up to the end of exponential and logarithmic equations, which was lesson 179. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my time using MathHelp. Topics I remember as being complicated, like logarithms, were actually very easy to understand thanks to the short video format of the lessons. Recently I took the ALEKS placement assessment and scored well enough to place into pre calculus. I’m impressed I was able to do that well, going from barely remembering the fundamentals of algebra to nearly placing into calculus.
Peter Ogbuagu
Peter Ogbuagu
18:57 20 Jan 23
It was beneficial! Not only does this prepare you for the placement test, but it prepares you for mathematics as a subject in general. This is the best maths course money can buy. I was initially skeptical, but I am glad I tried it. I got 68/75 for my maths placement score.
Saint Evita
Saint Evita
01:52 30 Sep 22
I am so glad I found your program - it helped me so much. I've been out of school for over 20 years and I recently enrolled in the Kansas State dietetics program. I was freaking out over the algebra placement exam because I couldn't remember anything. After completing your program, I scored a 34 (I only needed a 21 to get into college algebra). So, thank you for your great program, I couldn't have done it without you 😃
Carie Casserino
Carie Casserino
13:31 08 Aug 22
I am a 50+ who decided to go back to school late in life. I need to take College Algebra to obtain my degree. To avoid prerequisite math classes, I needed to pass their placement test.It has been a “a few years” since I took a math class. I needed to study and searched for online courses. I came across many sites, but Mathhelp.com had the best setup, so I signed up. The course covers everything you will need to know. I went through the entire course and took the final exam a few times as reinforcement.The courses are put together in an easy-to-follow manner and provide everything you will need to pass any math test. The layout was easy to follow. The video, followed by practice, followed by the questions were so easy to follow. It is all on one page. There is no navigating back and forth. If you get one wrong, you are given a step-by-step explanation on how to get the correct answer. The reinforcement of each concept is helpful. The videos really make it so easy to learn. The three instructors are great and teach each subject clearly and in a detailed manner.Whether your child is struggling in elementary school, or you are a college student who needs some extra help, Mathhelp.com is the solution to your needs.I aced my placement test. I now feel fully prepared for the College Algebra class I'm taking next semester. I highly recommend this course.
Miss LL
Miss LL
19:47 03 Jun 22
I used the website to prepare myself for my math placement test to get to college and I got in!!
Soleny Gonzalez
Soleny Gonzalez
17:23 07 Apr 22
The lessons helped me tremendously on my math placement test. I’m attending the University of Alabama this fall. I finished my associates degree in 2016, so I haven’t taken math classes in a long time. After doing the lessons I placed out of the intermediate classes I didn’t want to take, and into calculus. Taking this course has saved me around $2,000 in classes, and my graduation date was moved up. I’d say it was a great investment!
Megan Ramsey
Megan Ramsey
19:25 21 Jul 21
Very smooth remedial lessons and it helped refresh my memory on things I had forgotten about. Overall it was very worth it and I'm ready to take my math placement test this coming month.
Thomas Haas
Thomas Haas
04:27 24 Jun 21
My daughter used Mathhelp.com to prepare for the Accuplacer math placement test at her university. The school required a score of 279 on the Quantitative Reasoning test to move on to the Accuplacer AAF. The first time, she took it cold and scored a 270, so she was not able to move on to the AAF test. Then she studied on your site and got a 299 on the QR and a 292 on the AAF test, so she is good to go!Your website is very well planned to maximize results while minimizing time investment. The method that worked best for my daughter was to take the practice quiz for each section and then read explanations or watch videos of the problems she missed. That way she wasn't spending time watching videos on topics she already knew/remembered well. I then had her take the full practice tests once she had gone through all of the videos she needed to. Sometimes she didn't even need to view the videos -- your explanations of answers were sufficient in most cases to tell her what she needed to know, but the videos were very helpful when she needed a bit more explanation/step-by-step instruction. Up until this year, she has always done well in math, but a crummy teacher combined with covid virtual school made this year a very tough year for her, and she has lost a lot of confidence as a result. I hope that seeing how well she can do with a bit of good teaching/support has shown her that she can be successful again in this college calculus course.Overall, I was very impressed with how well your website prepared her for the tests, as evidenced by her scores. I will also use your site as she prepares to take the PSAT next year.
Brigid Gonzalez
Brigid Gonzalez
15:56 24 May 21
I first want to thank you for the MathHelp lessons. They are well done, in a logical order, and I appreciate that they are short, explain the concept with an example (or more), and that there are practice problems in addition to quizzes and tests -- all with the work written out and explained so I could figure out where and why I went wrong in a problem -- and affirm what I did right. It was the best review of math concepts I found while looking for assistance to prep for the ALEKS math placement test at the local community college in which I enrolled. I am 25 years out of grad school (in a social science field), and as I am jumping back into school to pursue nursing -- a heavier math and science field -- I needed to review the concepts that I was able to test out of a few decades ago.I also liked that I could watch the video at double time speed if it was something I just wanted to quickly review :) The examples with word/story problems also helped immensely! I was faced with a couple of them when I took the ALEKS test, and since I had practiced them (their format), they came a lot easier to me. And finally, the fact that there are links to related topics within each lesson made a difference. I checked out a few of the links to related lessons along the way just to make sure I was understanding things as fully as I felt I was, and those lessons reinforced what I knew and gave me confidence to progress to the next section.As for ALEKS, I scored more than what I needed to place into the math class required to complete my prerequisite for the nursing program. I would highly recommend MathHelp!
Stephanie F.
Stephanie F.
14:49 19 May 21
The ALEKS lessons were indeed very helpful. Your explanations were clear and well laid-out. I’ve been away from math for nearly 30 years now, and I frankly struggled back then when I was learning. Today, I scored an 84 on my ALEKS placement test, which qualifies me for honors math placement within my school. I’d say you guys are doing something right!If I were highlighting a part that was particularly helpful, I’d pick the logarithms. That’s an area that always flummoxed me, but your explanation has turned that weakness into a strength. Simply brilliant.
John Rodriguez
John Rodriguez
16:28 09 Mar 21
My test went amazingly! I felt very prepared in taking the ALEKS placement test. I liked the practice problems and tests and I felt I had a good understanding of the concepts presented to me.
Taylor Beeson
Taylor Beeson
14:54 22 Feb 21
It helped me quite a bit as I got 91 score at UMass placement test which enabled me to enroll directly into Calculus.
Imad Burgan
Imad Burgan
13:08 20 Sep 20
I am not one to leave reviews ever. But I felt the need to leave a review for Mathhelp.com so other people can know how good this website is! I was skeptical at first having to pay for a PERT study course but I am so glad I did. I hadn't done any math since high school which was 7 years ago for me and I didn't remember anything at all. But I followed this course for 2 weeks and in that time I learned more than I had at years of school. I scored a perfect 150 on my PERT and because of it I got to take the Accuplacer and scored well on that too which placed me in Pre Calc and Trig! It saved me from taking over a year worth of lower level maths and thousands of dollars. For $50 it was definitely worth it and I would recommend it to anyone who needs to take any math placement test or just wants a refresher in math. I only wish all my math courses used mathhelp.com it is by far much superior to Pearsons mymathlab which pails in comparison. The structure of this course was by far the most efficient way I have ever been taught math. I just want to say thank you!
Billy T
Billy T
13:21 23 Aug 20

What is a college math placement test?

Most colleges and universities use a placement test to determine the math skills of each incoming student. These rigorous exams test on a wide range of math concepts and are used to place each student into the math class that best fits his or her skill level.

What math is on a placement test?

The math on a placement test falls into three categories: arithmetic, algebra, and advanced math. Mastering the arithmetic on the test will place you out of one remedial math course. Acing the algebra will allow you skip remedial math entirely. Conquer the advanced math, and you might even place out of College Algebra.

How do I study for a placement test?

To study for a placement test, we recommend the approach outlined below.

  1. Use an online course that outlines the exact material that’s covered on the test.
  2. Get video instruction throughout the course.
  3. Practice thoroughly until you’re comfortable with the material.
  4. Test yourself to make sure you have it down.

Can you use a calculator on a math placement test?

Whether or not you can use a calculator depends on which math placement test you’re taking. On the ACCUPLACER Math test, for example, you're not allowed to bring a physical calculator into the test center or use handheld calculators, but an on-screen calculator is available within the test for some questions. On the ALEKS test, you have access to a built-in calculator whenever you need it.

What type of math is on a college placement test?

A college placement test covers the type of math you would see in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. The following is a more detailed list of the kind of math that’s on the test.

  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
  • Expressions, Equations and Inequalities
  • Linear Equations and Systems of Equations
  • Exponents, Polynomials, and Factoring
  • Radicals and Quadratics
  • Geometry and Measurement
  • Probability and Statistics

How do I pass a college math placement test?

If you’re wondering how to pass a college math placement test, start with practice questions that are as close as possible to the actual test questions. To find sample questions, check your college’s website or the official website of the test that you’re taking. If the questions are difficult for you, the next step is to use an online course that teaches you the math concepts behind the questions.

How do I prepare for a college placement test?

The following steps show how to prepare for a college placement test.

  1. Determine which test your college uses. There are many different types of college placement tests. Make sure you’re preparing for the exact test you’ll be taking.
  2. Take advantage of the tools provided by your college. For example, most colleges have a page on their website that’s devoted to their math placement test.
  3. Review for the test. Don’t make the mistake of going into the test unprepared. Instead, use a study guide that provides plenty of instruction and practice.

How many questions are on a math placement test?

There are many different types of math placement tests. Depending on which test you’re taking, it might have lots of questions or not so many, it could be timed or untimed, and calculators may or may not be allowed. Some tests have standard multiple-choice questions while others use a computer to adapt the test to your skill level as you progress, giving you harder questions when you get them right and easier questions when you get them wrong. It’s best to read about your specific math placement test online so you know what to expect.

Is a placement test hard?

Placement tests aren’t necessarily hard. These exams primarily cover the Algebra that you learned in high school, so whether or not they are hard depends on how well you did in Algebra.

Should you study for a math placement test?

You should definitely study for your college math placement test so that you don’t get stuck in remedial math classes. The proper amount of time to devote to a study guide is between 1 and 3 months.

What is a math assessment test?

A math assessment test is a test that colleges use to assess your math background and place you into the appropriate math course. Another name for a math assessment test is a math placement test.

Can you fail a placement test for college?

You can’t technically “fail” a college placement test. However, low scoring students are placed into remedial classes, which can have major ramifications. Remedial classes are expensive, take multiple semesters to complete, and offer no college credit. High scoring students, on the other hand, are able to skip remedial classes. As a result, they save precious time and money, and they are much more likely to graduate.

Do I need to take the math placement exam?

Taking the math placement exam is a requirement for most incoming college students. However, if you have a high enough score on a different standardized test, such as the SAT, you may not have to take the math placement exam.

What are the different college math placement tests?

There are many different college math placement tests. Some are national exams, and others are state-specific tests. The following is a list of the most common tests.

National tests:

State tests:

What if I don’t know which math placement test my college uses?

Often students are aware that they need to take a college placement test, but they don’t know which one their school requires. You can find the information on their website or through their admissions office. However, to make life easier, you can use the link below to select your college or university and we’ll let you know which test it uses.

Click here to find out which assessment test your college offers

Our list of colleges and their tests is very current. However, you may want to double-check with your school’s website to make absolutely sure that you’re preparing for the correct test.

What is the “Math Placement Test (Universal)” course that I see on your list?

Many colleges use a custom test they’ve created themselves (instead of offering one of the major placement tests such as the ACCUPLACER, PERT, etc.). In this situation, we recommend our “Universal” math placement test prep course. This thorough study guide covers every topic you might come across if your college offers its own placement test.



What is a college math placement test?

Most colleges and universities use a placement test to determine the math skills of each incoming student. These rigorous exams test on a wide range of math concepts and are used to place each student into the math class that best fits his or her skill level.

What math is on a placement test?

The math on a placement test falls into three categories: arithmetic, algebra, and advanced math. Mastering the arithmetic on the test will place you out of one remedial math course. Acing the algebra will allow you skip remedial math entirely. Conquer the advanced math, and you might even place out of College Algebra.

How do I study for a placement test?

To study for a placement test, we recommend the approach outlined below.

  1. Use an online course that outlines the exact material that’s covered on the test.
  2. Get video instruction throughout the course.
  3. Practice thoroughly until you’re comfortable with the material.
  4. Test yourself to make sure you have it down.

Can you use a calculator on a math placement test?

Whether or not you can use a calculator depends on which math placement test you’re taking. On the ACCUPLACER Math test, for example, you're not allowed to bring a physical calculator into the test center or use handheld calculators, but an on-screen calculator is available within the test for some questions. On the ALEKS test, you have access to a built-in calculator whenever you need it.

What type of math is on a college placement test?

A college placement test covers the type of math you would see in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. The following is a more detailed list of the kind of math that’s on the test.

  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
  • Expressions, Equations and Inequalities
  • Linear Equations and Systems of Equations
  • Exponents, Polynomials, and Factoring
  • Radicals and Quadratics
  • Geometry and Measurement
  • Probability and Statistics

How do I pass a college math placement test?

If you’re wondering how to pass a college math placement test, start with practice questions that are as close as possible to the actual test questions. To find sample questions, check your college’s website or the official website of the test that you’re taking. If the questions are difficult for you, the next step is to use an online course that teaches you the math concepts behind the questions.

How do I prepare for a college placement test?

The following steps show how to prepare for a college placement test.

  1. Determine which test your college uses. There are many different types of college placement tests. Make sure you’re preparing for the exact test you’ll be taking.
  2. Take advantage of the tools provided by your college. For example, most colleges have a page on their website that’s devoted to their math placement test.
  3. Review for the test. Don’t make the mistake of going into the test unprepared. Instead, use a study guide that provides plenty of instruction and practice.

How many questions are on a math placement test?

There are many different types of math placement tests. Depending on which test you’re taking, it might have lots of questions or not so many, it could be timed or untimed, and calculators may or may not be allowed. Some tests have standard multiple-choice questions while others use a computer to adapt the test to your skill level as you progress, giving you harder questions when you get them right and easier questions when you get them wrong. It’s best to read about your specific math placement test online so you know what to expect.

Is a placement test hard?

Placement tests aren’t necessarily hard. These exams primarily cover the Algebra that you learned in high school, so whether or not they are hard depends on how well you did in Algebra.

Should you study for a math placement test?

You should definitely study for your college math placement test so that you don’t get stuck in remedial math classes. The proper amount of time to devote to a study guide is between 1 and 3 months.

What is a math assessment test?

A math assessment test is a test that colleges use to assess your math background and place you into the appropriate math course. Another name for a math assessment test is a math placement test.

Can you fail a placement test for college?

You can’t technically “fail” a college placement test. However, low scoring students are placed into remedial classes, which can have major ramifications. Remedial classes are expensive, take multiple semesters to complete, and offer no college credit. High scoring students, on the other hand, are able to skip remedial classes. As a result, they save precious time and money, and they are much more likely to graduate.

Do I need to take the math placement exam?

Taking the math placement exam is a requirement for most incoming college students. However, if you have a high enough score on a different standardized test, such as the SAT, you may not have to take the math placement exam.

What are the different college math placement tests?

There are many different college math placement tests. Some are national exams, and others are state-specific tests. The following is a list of the most common tests.

National tests:

State tests:

What if I don’t know which math placement test my college uses?

Often students are aware that they need to take a college placement test, but they don’t know which one their school requires. You can find the information on their website or through their admissions office. However, to make life easier, you can use the link below to select your college or university and we’ll let you know which test it uses.

Click here to find out which assessment test your college offers

Our list of colleges and their tests is very current. However, you may want to double-check with your school’s website to make absolutely sure that you’re preparing for the correct test.

What is the “Math Placement Test (Universal)” course that I see on your list?

Many colleges use a custom test they’ve created themselves (instead of offering one of the major placement tests such as the ACCUPLACER, PERT, etc.). In this situation, we recommend our “Universal” math placement test prep course. This thorough study guide covers every topic you might come across if your college offers its own placement test.

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