Placement and Testing
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Placement, Testing and Transcripts
At Butler, proper course placement is important to start you off on the right foot. This is why we offer testing services and ask you to send in your transcripts. Proper placement will help you earn college credit more quickly and assist you in achieving your goals.
We offer four types of placement tests:
- Math Placement Tests – Determine the right courses for your skill level.
- English Placement Tests – Determine the right courses for your skill level.
- CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) – Test out of certain college courses and earn credit for what you already know.
- GED (General Educational Development) Testing – Earn a high school equivalency diploma and open new education and career opportunities.
Official college transcripts and/or military credit can be sent (from your previous institution) electronically to registrar@butlercc.edu or mailed to:
Butler Community College
Attn: Registrar
901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, you do not have to take all four tests. The type of tests you take will depend on your academic background, your educational goals, and prior experience.
After applying, students should check Butler’s testing requirements or speak with an advisor. Our team helps determine which (if any) tests are necessary.
Contact Advising at advising@butlercc.edu or call 316.322.3163 or 316.323.6259
English (Writing and/or Reading) testing will not be required if:
- You have already taken English Composition 1 for college credit
- You have an ACT of 18 in English and 15 in Reading or SAT 480 in Combined Writing and Reading within the last 3 years
- You have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above within the last 6 years
Math testing will not be required if:
- You have already taken College Algebra for college credit
- You have an ACT of 21 in Math or SAT of 530 within the last 3 years
- You have a high school GPA of 3.7 or above with an A in Algebra II within the last 3 years
Other forms of accepted placement include Advanced Placement (AP) with appropriate test score and recent Workkeys test scores.
Every student comes to Butler with different skills, knowledge, and experiences. Placement tests in math and English help determine the right starting point for your classes, so you’re not repeating material you already know or struggling in a course that’s too advanced.
If you have prior knowledge in a subject, CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) exams may allow you to test out of certain college courses, saving you time and money on your degree.
For those who haven't completed high school, GED (General Educational Development) testing provides a second chance to earn a high school equivalency diploma, opening doors to college and career opportunities.
- ACCUPLACER ESL (English as a Second Language) is on the computer, and it is untimed
- The MMPA (My Math Plan Assessment) test is Butler's own math diagnostic test, administered on the computer. Depending on whether you take MMPA #2 or MMPA - Pre-Algebra, your testing time will vary. The average student's testing time is about 90 minutes.
Preparing for a Placement Test is Highly Recommended
To make sure that you start at the right level and efficiently move forward at Butler, we highly recommend that you prepare for your placement tests.
Benefits of Preparing for Your Placement Test:
- Save Time & Money – A strong score may allow you to skip remedial courses and start directly in college-level math and English.
- Improve Placement Accuracy – Your test scores determine your initial course placement. Advanced preparation is encouraged.
Additional Resources
ACCUPLACER Free Study App
ACCUPLACER’s free practice tests provide students with practice resembling actual tests. You'll need to create an account to access practice tests.
Khan Academy
Created by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted practice and lessons covers math, science, and more.
Disability Services
Making Butler accessible to anyone with a disability is the mission of our Office of Disability Services.
If you need assistance with placement testing or any tests administered in a classroom, it is important that you provide documentation to the Disability Services office PRIOR to the date on which the test is scheduled. You should be aware that failure to provide documentation of a disability may not be accepted as a valid reason to retest.
Please contact Disability Services at disability@butlercc.edu prior to testing.
Remote Placement Testing
- Yes, subject to approval, it is possible to schedule a remote placement test. All students should meet with an advisor prior to scheduling any placement tests to ensure testing is required for enrollment. Contact Advising at advising@butlercc.edu or call 316.323.6259.
- Yes, subject to approval, it is possible to schedule a remote placement test. Contact us via testing@butlercc.edu or through your preferred testing location with questions or for more information.
- Remember to check your final enrollment date when selecting remote placement testing. Non-Butler students may have additional fees.
To take our remote online exam(s) you will need access to a computer (desktop or laptop) with both webcam and audio capabilities.
The College Board has selected Meazure Learning as the approved vendor for the remote delivery of ACCUPLACER exams. They provide all the necessary links you’ll need get prepared for your exam session. For example:
- Sign up for a ProctorU account
- Download the Guardian Secure Browser
- Review Technical Requirements
- Test Your Equipment
- Referencing your Voucher Notification email from ACCUPLACER
Prepare for Your ACCUPLACER Exam With Meazure Learning here!
The following placement test and exams may be taken remotely online via Zoom. Non-Butler students are subject to additional fees, and "Outside Proctor" fees vary. English fees are $28 for Butler students.
- ACCUPLACER English (writing and/or reading) placement exams, ESL
- ACCUPLACER (QAS/AAF) high-school math tests
Please Note: They are subject to availability through the Testing Centers by appointment only.
Contact us via testing@butlercc.edu or through your preferred testing location with questions or for more information.
Additionally, 24/7 online testing via an outside proctor service is available for students for a non-refundable $28 fee.
Retesting
- Something caused the test results to misrepresent the examinee's actual knowledge and skills. Examples of irregularities include: student illness, fire alarm, computer malfunctions, interruption in the delivery of the test, etc.
- There is reason to believe that a meaningful change (either an increase or decrease) is likely to have occurred in the examinee's level of knowledge and skill in the areas assessed by ACCUPLACER.
- Any exceptions regarding extenuating circumstances affecting the student’s testing performance/results will go to the Associate Vice President of Student Services for consideration/approval.
- Contact us at testing@butlercc.edu if you have any questions or if you’re looking for more information.
- Students are allowed to test a maximum of 5 times in a year cycle, beginning on the date of their first testing attempt.
- Re-test waiting periods:
- English (Writing and Reading) Placement Retests (ACCUPLACER) - One week waiting period
- Math Placement Retests (MMPA) - Four-week waiting period
- High School Math Retests (QAS/AAF) ACCUPLACER - One week waiting period
- Any exceptions regarding extenuating circumstances affecting the student’s testing performance/results will go to the Associate Vice President of Student Services for consideration/approval.
- There will be a $5 fee per retested section.
The following placement test and exams may be taken remotely online via Zoom free of charge
- ACCUPLACER English (writing and/or reading) placement exams, ESL
- ACCUPLACER (QAS/AAF) high-school math tests
Please Note: They are subject to availability through the Testing Centers by appointment only.
Contact us via testing@butlercc.edu or through your preferred testing location with questions or for more information.
Additionally, 24/7 online testing via an outside proctor service is available for students for a non-refundable $28 fee.
Contact Us
Advising - Email advising@butlercc.edu or call 316.323.6259.
Testing - Email testing@butlercc.edu or 316.323.6245.