Placement Testing at BSU

The Board of Higher Education of Massachusetts requires BSU to administer placement exams in reading and mathematics to all new matriculated students. Placement exam scores are used in connection with other factors to inform course selection for math and English courses. Students' skills are assessed in three broad areas: mathematics, reading, and writing.

BSU uses the computer adaptive ACCUPLACER exam for mathematics and English entrance assessments. In the adaptive method, questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. To learn more about a particular placement exam, follow the links below.

Information for Incoming First-Year Students

Are you an incoming first-year student who will be attending BSU in the fall of 2013? If you are, you'll need to complete placement testing! Click here to view important information and a list of common questions.

Mathematics Placement Testing

• What topics will the exams cover?
• Are there any practice tests or sample questions available for study?
• What math course did I place into?

Reading and Writing Placement Testing

• What topics will the exams cover?
• Are there any practice tests or sample questions available for study?

Foreign Language Placement Assessment

• Do all BSU students have to take a foreign language placement test?
• Are BSU students required to study a foreign language?
• Why study a foreign language at BSU?

Remote Placement Testing Service

• I live out-of-state or far from the BSU campus. Can I take my placement exams at an institution closer to me?
• How do I go about arranging an appointment to take my placement exams remotely?
• Can I take the placement exams remotely even if I live close to the BSU campus?
• What types of institutions can proctor my exams?

Last Modified: April 19, 2013

Contact Info

BSU Testing Services
Maxwell Library, Rm. 001
Ground Floor
10 Shaw Rd.
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Tel: 508-531-1780
Fax: 508-531-4268
testing@bridgew.edu

Center Hours

Monday:	9:00-5:00pm
Tuesday:	9:00-9:00pm
Wednesday:	9:00-9:00pm
Thursday:	9:00-5:00pm
Friday:	9:00-3:00pm
Saturday:	9:00-2:00pm
Sunday:	Closed