Frequently Asked Questions |
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Who must take the CUNY
Skills Assessment tests?
All new students entering BMCC must take the CUNY Skills
Assessment tests after they have been admitted and before registering.
In order to transfer from a CUNY community college to a CUNY senior
college, or to move from an Associate degree program to a Baccalaureate
degree program, a student must have passed the tests. Students from
outside the University who wish to transfer to a CUNY college are
required to take the tests and be placed at the appropriate skills
levels.
The registration process at BMCC will not continue for those students
(including transfer students) who failed to take all three components
of the CUNY Skills Assessment Tests. Students may be exempt
from the CUNY Skills Assessment Tests. |
Where and when are the
tests given?
The tests are administered by the BMCC Testing Office. New
students are scheduled to take the tests by mail, upon admission.
The CUNY Skills Assessment Tests may take as much as four hours to
administer.
More
information about taking the exams. |
What can students do to
prepare for the tests?
The tests are intended to measure skills in reading, writing,
and mathematics at high school level. Students may wish to practice
their skills beforehand. There are many resources to help students
thoroughly prepare for the exams.
Students are also strongly encouraged to take a short workshop to
prepare for the CUNY placement exams. These FREE workshops, offered
through the Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development,
review test-taking skills for reading, writing, and mathematics. To
register for a workshop see the Center
for Continuing Education and Workforce Development or call them
at 212-220-8350.
Additional informational materials are available from the Testing
Office in N-700. |
What should students
bring with them to the tests?
Students should know their Social Security Number and bring
in a valid picture I.D. (such as a driver's license), two pens,
and four sharpened #2 pencils for the CUNY Skills Assessment Tests.
Students cannot use any reference aids, either paper or electronic
devices, of any kind to use during the test and must not give or
receive help during the test. |
How are students notified
of the test results?
You can obtain your test scores online through Panther.
Test results are not provided over the telephone.
If you have a question about your test results, please visit the Academic
Advisement and Transfer Center. |
Students with Special
Needs
Students with special needs who are unable to test under standard
conditions should contact the Office
of Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-220-8180 to
make appropriate arrangements for testing. |
| I transferred to
another CUNY college and they say they want me to send them my scores.
Can you send it to them? It will take approximately 72 hours
for the scores to be transferred to UAPC (SKAT). |
Do you administer CLEP exams?
No. The Testing Office does not administer the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) exams. The CLEP exams are administered
through the Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
For more information, see CLEP
exams. |
How do I get the test for
the GED program?
Please visit the Admissions Office at 199 Chambers Street,
Room S-300 at BMCC or call this Office at (212) 220-1265. |
When is the modern language
test administered?
As part of the CUNY Skills Assessment Tests, the modern language
test is administered to those students in specific majors. |
Where do I get my score
for the modern language test? You can obtain your test scores
online through Panther.
Test results are not provided over the telephone.
If you have a question about your test results please contact the
Modern Languages
department at 212-220-8105. |
| For questions about the CUNY Proficiency Examination
(CPE) see CUNY Proficiency
Exam Information. |
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