Reading Placement Test
Reading Placement Test Overview
The Reading Placement Test is required for students who have a high school GPA below a 2.2 or have earned an high school equivalency diploma only. A student can be exempt from the Reading Placement Test if qualifying ACT/SAT scores are provided to the institution.
ACT Reading Score |
SAT Reading Score |
Reading Placement Test Needed? |
22 or higher |
440 or higher |
No, you do not need to complete the Reading Placement Test. You are exempt from the READ 0099- College Reading course. |
21 or lower |
420 or lower |
No, your scores automatically qualify you for the READ 0099 - College Reading course. |
No ACT/SAT Reading Score? |
Yes. Take the Reading Placement Test at the UCBA Campus. |
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About the Reading Placement Test
The Reading Placement Test is a 63 question, multiple choice, reading comprehension test that must be taken online. Please contact placementtesting@ucblueash.edu to request the link and your unique username and password for this online test.
Reading Placement Test Scoring
Students who receive a score of 75 and below on the Reading placement test will be required to take the course READ 0099 - College Reading. Your Reading placement test score is not automatically sent to you. If you would like to know your score prior to Orientation, please email placementtesting@ucblueash.edu with your full legal name and UCID.
Reading Placement Test
All students are given the option to retake the test one time. You are required to wait three weeks between testing dates.
Contact Information
Placement Testing
Muntz Hall | Room 151
Phone: 513-558-9425
placementtesting@ucblueash.edu