Which Tests Must You Take?
All entering students are required to take the writing
assessment test. Placement Testing may not be required if you
have completed college-level courses elsewhere and earned grades of
"C" or better in those courses. If you have taken Advanced
Placement exams, and earned scores of 3 or better, you may also not
require testing. Please notify Student Academic Services for a
final determination regarding whether or not placement testing is
needed.
As outlined below, the student's choice of major, combined with
scores earned on the SAT or ACT examination, determine which
placement tests are required. Students are responsible for making
sure official transcripts verifying completion of college
coursework are forwarded to the Mount's Registrar's Office.
Mount Saint Mary College does not accept academic test
scores from other institutions as a substitute for our own
testing.
Please note asterisk meaning in this table: *or 21 on
the ACT-Reading and 23 on the ACT-Math.
| Academic Major | Writing Exam | Reading
Comprehension |
Placement in
Mathematics
|
|---|
| Accounting | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Biology | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Business Mgmt. & Admin. | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Chemistry | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Criminology | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| English | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| General Science-Childhood Ed. | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Hispanic Studies | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| History | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| History/Adolescent Ed. | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| History/Poli Sci | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| History/Poli Sci/Adolescent Ed. | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Human Services | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Information Technology | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
Interdisciplinary Studies
(Gen'l. Science, Int'l. Business) | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Mathematics | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Media Studies | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Nursing | Required | TEAS Test Req'd. | TEAS Test Req'd. |
| Physical Therapy / biology | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Physical Therapy / psychology | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Psychology | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Public Relations | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Publishing (English) | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Social Science | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
Social Work (human services,
psychology, sociology) | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Sociology | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Pre-Professional |
| | |
| Pre-Dental | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Pre-Law | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550* |
| Pre-Med | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Pre-Vet | Required | SAT-CR<500* | Required |
| Undeclared | Required | SAT-CR<500* | SAT-Math<550 |