Skills & Knowledge Assessment
Assessing your reading, writing, and math skills is part of the application and class registration processes at Ivy Tech. The assessment step helps us understand your college readiness and helps us make sure the classes you take are the right fit for you.
We can measure where your skills are currently in several different ways, including through ACT, SAT, or PSAT scores, high school GPA, previous college credit you've earned, taking an assessment (via our Knowledge Assessment tool in MyIvy), or taking a corequisite class. Review the options below to help you decide which path you'd like to take to meet the assessment requirement.
OPTION 1:
SUBMIT Assessment Documents
During the application process and before you register for classes, you'll be asked to upload documentation that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework. We specifically need to see where you currently are in reading, writing, and math skills in order to place you into coursework that is appropriate for your skill level. One way you can do this is to submit test scores or transcripts.
Test Scores
You can submit your ACT, SAT, or PSAT test scores to be used for course placement. View our course placement chart to see which English and math courses are the best fit for you based on your scores. Test Scores must be within 4 years from the date they were taken to be considered.
View Test Score Course Placement Chart
Transcripts
In place of test scores, you can also submit your high school transcript. If you have a high school GPA of 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale* you will not need to take a placement test. If your GPA is lower, you will need to take the Knowledge Assessment to prepare you for courses.
If you have already earned college credits in English or math, or been awarded an associate degree or higher at another college or university you will not need to take a placement test. International students need to supply a NACES-approved transcript.
Uploading Test Scores & Transcripts
If you have test scores or high school or college transcripts, you can upload them after you complete your application. Note that the documents you upload do not need to be official. You have until the end of the term for which you applied to return to your application and upload your assessment documents.
View How to Upload Assessment Documents
*GPA after six completed semesters if still in high school or at graduation with a Core 40, Technical Honors, or Academic Honors diploma or equivalent within the last four years.
OPTION 2:
TAKE A Knowledge Assessment
If you don’t have any of the scores or documents listed on the left, or your scores don't meet the minimum thresholds, don’t worry. Ivy Tech is committed to helping you succeed! You can assess for success by evaluating your skills with our Knowledge Assessment.
Knowledge Assessment is a free web-based tool that helps gauge your skills in reading, writing, and math. After you complete the assessment, you will have a chance to improve your scores through a customized Study Path to better prepare you for courses.
As part of the assessment, you will take a diagnostic test in math and/or English based on the requirements of your academic program. If you reach the target score after taking the diagnostic, you are ready to register for your course!
If you do not able to achieve a passing score, we encourage you to study and take the assessment again. You can take it as many times as you need; however, if you wish to stop studying or taking the Knowledge Assessment, you can also explore Option 3 and enroll in corequisite courses.
OPTION 3:
COREQUISITE Course
course is a class you take at the same time as another course that provides related academic support. For example, in your first year you may take a college-level math and English course, along with a concurrent course that offers support in those subjects.
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Using Test Scores for English & Math Course Placement
Use the table below to find the English and math courses you qualify for based on your ACT, SAT, or PSAT test scores. If you have questions about using test scores for your assessment, contact your advisor or admissions representative.
Test Scores must be within 4 years from date they were taken to be considered.
English
ACT Score (within last 4 years) SAT score
(2016 to present)PSAT Score
(2015 to present)Course(s) You Qualify for: 16 or lower English
17 or lower Reading
24 or lower Reading
26 or lower Writing
450 or lower Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
24 or lower Critical Reading
25 or lower Writing
Take the Knowledge Assessment to determine classes
17 English
18 Reading
25 Reading
27 Writing
460 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
25 Critical Reading
26 Writing
ENGL 111 - English Composition (TransferIN)
Other entry-level college courses
19 or higher English
18 or higher Reading
26 or higher Reading
28 or higher Writing
470 or higher Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
26 or higher Critical Reading
27 or higher Writing
Any higher-level English class MATH
ACT Score SAT score
(2016 to present)PSAT Score
(2015 to present)Course(s) You Qualify for: 17 or lower Math 490 or lower Math 24 or lower Math Take the Knowledge Assessment to determine classes 18 Math 500 Math 24.5 Math MATH 122 - Applied Technical Mathematics
MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning
20 Math 510 Math 25 Math MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra
24 Math or higher 550 Math or higher 27 Math or higher
MATH 121 - Geometry-Trigonometry
MATH 127 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I
MATH 128 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II
MATH 129 - Mathematics for Elementary Education III
MATH 135 - Finite Math (TransferIN)
MATH 136 - College Algebra (TransferIN)
MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
MATH 141 - Mathematics for Elementary Teacher
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Assessment Document Formats
The documents you upload do not need to be official.
Formats we accept include .doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .png, .tif, and .tiff.
We’ll also accept a digital photo of your transcripts and test scores—although the following items must be clearly visible:
- Student's name
- Name of institution (for high school and college transcripts)
- Degree awarded (for college transcripts)
- Coursework and grades (for high school and college transcripts)
- Cumulative GPA (for high school transcripts)
- Date of test (SAT, ACT, and PSAT scores – must be within the last four years)
- Test scores (SAT, ACT, and PSAT scores)
During the application process or your first term at Ivy Tech:
If the term you applied for has passed, you will be unable to upload documents via the general application portal and will need to bring any assessment documents or transfer credit evaluation documents to your nearest Ivy Tech campus Enrollment Center.
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Uploading Assessment Documents
After you have submitted your application, you will have the opportunity to upload assessment documents—such as transcripts and test scores —that demonstrate your college readiness and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. None of the documents are required to apply, but uploading them when you apply can help you start classes as soon as possible.
Upload Instructions
- At the end of the application: After you have submitted your online application, you will see a "Congratulations!" confirmation screen. If you are ready to upload transcripts or scores at that time, select "I have transcripts or test scores to upload now." On the next page, upload your unofficial high school or college transcript or unofficial test scores SAT, ACT, or PSAT scores (must be within the last 4 years).
- Upload documents later: Don't have your test scores or transcripts at your fingertips? Don’t worry! Just go ahead and choose the option at the end of the application that says you'll submit them later. After you submit your application, we'll email you a secure link unique to you that will take you directly to your submitted application so you can add your test scores or transcripts when you're ready.
You can also go back to upload assessment documents using this link at any time. We'll ask you to provide the email and the password you set up when you saved your application. https://ivytech.tfaforms.net/forms/resume/162
You have until the end of the term for which you applied to return to your application and upload your assessment for course placement documents. Within a week, you should receive an email, text, and letter letting you know that your scores or transcripts have been reviewed.
Accepted Document Formats
Note that the documents for assessment do not need to be official, so you can submit them in a variety of formats. See accepted document formats
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Deadline to Upload Assessment Documents
If you don't have your test scores or transcripts at your fingertips while you're filling out the Ivy Tech admissions application, don’t worry! Just go ahead and submit your application. You have until the end of the term for which you applied to return to your application and upload your assessment documents.
How to Upload Assessment Documents
If the term you applied for has passed, you will be unable to upload documents via the general application portal and will need to bring any assessment documents or transfer credit evaluation documents to your nearest Ivy Tech campus Enrollment Center.
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Unable to Upload Assessment Documents?
If you are unable to upload documents via the portal, you will need to visit your nearest Ivy Tech campus Local Enrollment Center.
In addition, if the term you applied for has passed, you will be unable to upload documents via the general application portal and will need to bring any assessment documents or transfer credit evaluation documents to your nearest Ivy Tech campus Enrollment Center or to your academic advisor.
Questions About Assessment?
New Students
If you need help with uploading assessment documents or using the Knowledge Assessment tool, reach out to your local admissions representative who will be happy to assist you.
Find Your Local Admissions Rep
Current Students
Contact your advisor for assistance with Knowledge Assessment or registering for classes.