1. 4
Next Steps
Have you done the following?
We urge you to start now. The sooner your application is completed, the sooner you
can move forward with the following enrollment steps.
Apply online at http://www.greatbay.edu/admissions. You can also download an
application, pick one up at either of our campuses or call 603-427-7632.
Submit your high school (and college, if applicable) transcript to Admissions.
If you are applying for financial aid, please visit the website https://fafsa.ed.gov/
to start the process. Enter GBCC’s school code: 002583, when prompted.
If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact CAPS at
http://greatbay.edu/caps, 603-427-7621 or visit Room 210.
Take the Accuplacer test to determine placement prior to course selection.
Call 603-427-7728 or 603-427-7621 to pick out a time that works for you.
Return for advising appointment listed on front page for course selection.
Contact Advising with questions
Portsmouth Campus
320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rochester Campus
Unit 32, 5 Milton Road, Rochester, NH 03867
Phone: 603-427-7728
Email: greatbayadvising@ccsnh.edu
Web: www.greatbay.edu
1
Accuplacer
Scores
What do your scores mean?
Congratulations on completing the Accuplacer placement test!
After completing the test, there may be some questions about your scores. First of
all, the scores are not based on a scale of 1-100, and the test is not measured based
on a “pass or fail” system. The scores that you receive determine the courses you
will take at GBCC. Proper placement into courses will assure that you enroll in
courses that best match your current skill level.
Your next step is to meet with ___________________, an academic advisor, who will assist
you in selecting the appropriate courses. Your appointment is in
_______________________________ on __________________________ at ____________________.
If your plans change and you need to reschedule, you must call 603-427-7728.
Understanding your scores:
1.) On the following page, place the
scores you received from the proctor
in the correct column on the chart.
2.) If you believe you could benefit
from retesting, please read page 3.
3.) Follow the “Next Steps” on the
back page.
COURSES
College Level courses include:
English 110
Math 145, 152, 150, 170, 210, 225, 230, 235,
245, 250, 265 and 270
Computer 107, 110 or higher
Developmental courses include:
English 098, 099
Math 080, 084, 090
Adult Education courses include:
English 097
Math 070 (College Readiness)
Computer Literacy & Keyboarding
2. 2
Your
Scores Score Range Placement
Reading 65 or greater AND Essay of 6 or greater OR
Essay of 5 AND Sentence Skills 85 or greater
English 110G
College Composition
Reading 64 or lower English 097G
Developmental College Reading Skills
Essay of 4, or Essay of 5 AND
Sentence Skills below 85
English 099G
Building College Writing II
Essay of 2 or 3 English 098G
Building College Writing I
Essay of 0 or 1
Literacy Skill Development
Referral to Adult Education
Computer Score 65% or greater Higher Level Computer Class
Computer Score greater than 41% but less than
65%
CIS 110G
Introduction to Computers
Computer Score less than/equal to 40% CIS107
Essentials of Computer Literacy
Students scoring very low in the computer section
may be referred to Adult Education
Computer Literacy & Keyboarding
Algebra 104 or greater AND
College Level Math 110 or greater
Math 250G
Calculus II
Algebra 96 or greater AND
College Level Math 86 or greater
Math 230G
Calculus I
Algebra 78 or greater AND
College Level Math 48 or greater
Math 225G
Probability & Statistics
Algebra 84 or greater
AND
College Level Math 48 or greater
Math 215G
Finite Math
Algebra 88 or greater
AND
College Level Math 64 or greater
Math 210G
Pre-Calculus
Algebra 80 or greater
AND
College Level Math 46 or greater
Math 170G
Discrete Math
OR
Math 150G
College Algebra
Algebra 78 or greater Math 152G
College Algebra Plus
OR
Math 145G
Topics in Applied College Mathematics
Algebra 65 or greater
AND
Arithmetic 43 or greater
Math 145G
Topics in Applied College Mathematics
Algebra 70 or greater AND Arithmetic 43 or less
OR
Algebra greater than 53 but 62 or less AND Arithme-
tic 43 or greater
Math 090G
Developmental Algebra II
Algebra greater than 45 OR 70 or less AND Arithme-
tic less than 43
OR
Algebra 53 or less AND Arithmetic 43 or greater
Math 084G
Developmental Algebra
Algebra greater than 45 but 70 or less AND Arithme-
tic less than 43
OR
Algebra 53 or less AND Arithmetic 43 or greater
Math 080G
Developmental Algebra I
Algebra 45 or less
AND
Arithmetic less than 43
Math 070G
Foundations of Mathematics
(College Readiness)
3
GBCC STUDENT PLACEMENT TEST PRICING AND RETEST POLICY
After initial testing students may then retest once, at their discretion, after paying the
fees noted below. Students should refer to www.greatbay.edu/testprep for review
options.
A second or subsequent retest requires more in depth review or practice of some
type. An advisor can assist students in determining what method(s) of review might
best meet their needs, including several web-based options. While a brief review
might be helpful, a minimum of 21 days’ review is strongly recommended, as in depth
coverage of the topic will increase the possibility of improved scores.
Please notify us if you have any of the following:
*ACT/SAT test scores from within the past five years
*AP credit
*Prior college credit
As these may waive you from certain sections of the placement test.
2016/2017 Pricing
Placement Testing for GBCC applicants/students $20
Retesting for GBCC applicants/students $20
Running Start Placement Testing $10
Diagnostic Testing
(Free for GBCC applicants/students, $5 per subject area for non-GBCC applicants/
students.)
3. 2
Your
Scores Score Range Placement
Reading 65 or greater AND Essay of 6 or greater OR
Essay of 5 AND Sentence Skills 85 or greater
English 110G
College Composition
Reading 64 or lower English 097G
Developmental College Reading Skills
Essay of 4, or Essay of 5 AND
Sentence Skills below 85
English 099G
Building College Writing II
Essay of 2 or 3 English 098G
Building College Writing I
Essay of 0 or 1
Literacy Skill Development
Referral to Adult Education
Computer Score 65% or greater Higher Level Computer Class
Computer Score greater than 41% but less than
65%
CIS 110G
Introduction to Computers
Computer Score less than/equal to 40% CIS107
Essentials of Computer Literacy
Students scoring very low in the computer section
may be referred to Adult Education
Computer Literacy & Keyboarding
Algebra 104 or greater AND
College Level Math 110 or greater
Math 250G
Calculus II
Algebra 96 or greater AND
College Level Math 86 or greater
Math 230G
Calculus I
Algebra 78 or greater AND
College Level Math 48 or greater
Math 225G
Probability & Statistics
Algebra 84 or greater
AND
College Level Math 48 or greater
Math 215G
Finite Math
Algebra 88 or greater
AND
College Level Math 64 or greater
Math 210G
Pre-Calculus
Algebra 80 or greater
AND
College Level Math 46 or greater
Math 170G
Discrete Math
OR
Math 150G
College Algebra
Algebra 78 or greater Math 152G
College Algebra Plus
OR
Math 145G
Topics in Applied College Mathematics
Algebra 65 or greater
AND
Arithmetic 43 or greater
Math 145G
Topics in Applied College Mathematics
Algebra 70 or greater AND Arithmetic 43 or less
OR
Algebra greater than 53 but 62 or less AND Arithme-
tic 43 or greater
Math 090G
Developmental Algebra II
Algebra greater than 45 OR 70 or less AND Arithme-
tic less than 43
OR
Algebra 53 or less AND Arithmetic 43 or greater
Math 084G
Developmental Algebra
Algebra greater than 45 but 70 or less AND Arithme-
tic less than 43
OR
Algebra 53 or less AND Arithmetic 43 or greater
Math 080G
Developmental Algebra I
Algebra 45 or less
AND
Arithmetic less than 43
Math 070G
Foundations of Mathematics
(College Readiness)
3
GBCC STUDENT PLACEMENT TEST PRICING AND RETEST POLICY
After initial testing students may then retest once, at their discretion, after paying the
fees noted below. Students should refer to www.greatbay.edu/testprep for review
options.
A second or subsequent retest requires more in depth review or practice of some
type. An advisor can assist students in determining what method(s) of review might
best meet their needs, including several web-based options. While a brief review
might be helpful, a minimum of 21 days’ review is strongly recommended, as in depth
coverage of the topic will increase the possibility of improved scores.
Please notify us if you have any of the following:
*ACT/SAT test scores from within the past five years
*AP credit
*Prior college credit
As these may waive you from certain sections of the placement test.
2016/2017 Pricing
Placement Testing for GBCC applicants/students $20
Retesting for GBCC applicants/students $20
Running Start Placement Testing $10
Diagnostic Testing
(Free for GBCC applicants/students, $5 per subject area for non-GBCC applicants/
students.)
4. 4
Next Steps
Have you done the following?
We urge you to start now. The sooner your application is completed, the sooner you
can move forward with the following enrollment steps.
Apply online at http://www.greatbay.edu/admissions. You can also download an
application, pick one up at either of our campuses or call 603-427-7632.
Submit your high school (and college, if applicable) transcript to Admissions.
If you are applying for financial aid, please visit the website https://fafsa.ed.gov/
to start the process. Enter GBCC’s school code: 002583, when prompted.
If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact CAPS at
http://greatbay.edu/caps, 603-427-7621 or visit Room 210.
Take the Accuplacer test to determine placement prior to course selection.
Call 603-427-7728 or 603-427-7621 to pick out a time that works for you.
Return for advising appointment listed on front page for course selection.
Contact Advising with questions
Portsmouth Campus
320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rochester Campus
Unit 32, 5 Milton Road, Rochester, NH 03867
Phone: 603-427-7728
Email: greatbayadvising@ccsnh.edu
Web: www.greatbay.edu
1
Accuplacer
Scores
What do your scores mean?
Congratulations on completing the Accuplacer placement test!
After completing the test, there may be some questions about your scores. First of
all, the scores are not based on a scale of 1-100, and the test is not measured based
on a “pass or fail” system. The scores that you receive determine the courses you
will take at GBCC. Proper placement into courses will assure that you enroll in
courses that best match your current skill level.
Your next step is to meet with ___________________, an academic advisor, who will assist
you in selecting the appropriate courses. Your appointment is in
_______________________________ on __________________________ at ____________________.
If your plans change and you need to reschedule, you must call 603-427-7728.
Understanding your scores:
1.) On the following page, place the
scores you received from the proctor
in the correct column on the chart.
2.) If you believe you could benefit
from retesting, please read page 3.
3.) Follow the “Next Steps” on the
back page.
COURSES
College Level courses include:
English 110
Math 145, 152, 150, 170, 210, 225, 230, 235,
245, 250, 265 and 270
Computer 107, 110 or higher
Developmental courses include:
English 098, 099
Math 080, 084, 090
Adult Education courses include:
English 097
Math 070 (College Readiness)
Computer Literacy & Keyboarding
