These tests are prerequisites for your first math or English course.

You may take your placement tests in the Testing Center at either
Des Plaines Campus - Room 2409 or Ray Hartstein Campus - Room A135.

• Test results are valid for two years.
• Scheduled group tests will begin in March 27.
• No walk-in testing May 1 - 15.

•  With a score on the ACT English test of 22 or higher, you will be placed in English 101 and are exempt from the Oakton writing placement test.

•  With a score on the ACT Reading test of 20 or higher, you are exempt from the Oakton reading placement test unless the DRP test is required for a limited enrollment program.

•  If you graduated from the Glenbrook, Niles , Northridge Prep, or Maine high schools, contact the math advisor at mathplace@oakton.edu or call 847-376-7110, for the option of direct placement into a math course.

•  Official ACT reports must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

when classes are in session

• Be sure you have submitted an application for admission to Oakton Office of Admissions.
• You must know your Social Security Number and show a photo I.D.

• The math test is untimed and is done on computer. The average time is 30 minutes although some may take as long as an hour.
• The English test has two parts, reading (60 minutes) and writing (50 minutes).
• You may take either test or both on the same day.

• Math test results are ready immediately.
• English test results will usually be available within a week.