Recent High School Graduates

"Explore your placement options below. If you're unsure about your skills, use the Directed Self Placement (DSP) Tool to preview the levels of work you'll encounter in your classes. The DSP for both English and Math is accessible online, free, and available 24/7 for your convenience. Learn more and access the tool here: TCC Course Placement."

Cambridge International (CI) scores (pdf) - The chart included on this page represents course equivalencies awarded for each Cambridge International (CI) exam score and recognized by all community and technical colleges in Washington.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Test Scores (pdf) – This chart represents course equivalencies awarded each International Baccalaureate (IB) exam score. All community and technical colleges in Washington recognize these score equivalencies. Colleges may award additional credits based on local policies, when appropriate, but should not award course equivalency credit for scores lower than those listed in this table. Students interested in transferring to a four-year university should check the requirements of their target school to determine the best way to use their IB exam credits.
Smarter Balance Scores. Agreement on the use of the Smarter Balanced 11th grade career and college readiness assessment for placement in Washington community and technical colleges.

English Placement:

Transcripts from any accredited high school in the U.S. can be used for placement into English courses.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

Math Placement (Washington High Schools):

Only transcripts from accredited Washington State high schools are accepted for math placement. Must be 2 or less years old.
Completion of the Math Directed Self-Placement is required to finalize math placement.
In rare cases, an advisor may place students into Math 142 or 151. If this is desired, students should resend their high school transcript with that specific request.

General Conditions for All Schools:

Schools must be accredited.
Additional criteria, such as GPA or subject-specific grade requirements, may apply.

Multiple Measures - Alternatives to Placement Tests

TCC evaluates students using multiple measures. Contact Assessment Services if you have any of the following:

SAT Scores:
- Reading score of 470 or higher for ENGL 101.
- Math score of 550 or above for MATH 107, 146, 147, 131, 132, 93/136, or 96/140.
- Scores valid for two years after high school graduation.
ACT Scores:
- English: 19 for ENGL 101.
- No math equivalent at this time
- TCC awards credits based on AP exam scores as outlined in the AP credit chart.
- Official scores must be sent directly to TCC from the College Board.
- TCC awards course equivalencies for CI exam scores as outlined in the CI credit chart.
- Recognized by all Washington community and technical colleges.
- Course equivalencies are awarded for IB exam scores according to the IB credit chart.
- Scores below the listed thresholds are not eligible for credit.
- Additional credits may be awarded based on local policies.
Score Level 4
- Math: Any entry-level course through pre-calculus I.
- English: Any entry-level college English course (e.g., English Composition).
Score Level 3:
- Math: Terminal math course not on the calculus pathway, or calculus pathway contingent on a B or better in a senior-year calculus pathway class.
- English: Any entry-level college English course.
Score Level 2:
- Math: Terminal math course not on the calculus pathway, contingent on a B or better in a statewide math college readiness/transition course or additional institutional review (e.g., transcript, GPA, testing).
- English: Entry-level English course contingent on a B or better in a statewide senior-year English college readiness/transition course or additional institutional review.
Score Level 1:
- Placement determined by institutional review (e.g., transcript, GPA, testing) for all entry-level courses.

Recent High School Graduates

Multiple Measures - Alternatives to Placement Tests

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