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College Placement Testing
CPT
What is it?
Determines what level you are on in the areas of Math, Reading, and Sentence Skills. How you score determines what level classes you will begin at a community college. It also determines if a student is eligible for Dual-Enrollment.
It is also used to determine eligibility for the Bright Futures Vocational Gold Seal Scholarship.
Who accepts it?
Only community colleges.
How much does it cost?
Free to high school students
Where is it given?
At most community colleges, including PSC, and also at Ridge Community High School in the Career Room
How do you register?
Visit the career room to register at RCHS, or visit the Admission and Registrar's Office at PCC in Winter Haven or Lakeland to obtain a Pre-Admission form. No appointment is necessary. Download the Pre-Admit Form below.
When is it given?
RCHS: The CPT is given at RCHS on a sign up basis, and determined by the demand of students. Dates are sporadic throughout the year.
PSC: Monday-Thursday 8:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00-2:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
How can I prepare?
www.polk.edu/SERVICES/images/pdf/cpt.pdf
www.aims.edu/student/assessment/study_guides.htm
www.fsc.edu/placementtest/algebra.html
www.readingcomprehensionconnection.com
www.marin.cc.ca.us/~don/study/7read.html
http://ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html
What scores do I need for admission?
The CPT does not determine admission, but determines at what level classes you will begin. If you score high enough, you will not be denied entrance, but you will be required to take lower level prerequisite courses. Please see a counselor to interpret your scores.
What scores do I need for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program?
Available for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar only:
Reading 83
Sentence Skills 83
Elementary Algebra 72
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