<p>I did a few of the practice tests on the SBU website...the Algebra is obviously rather easy, but the Precalculus and Diff. Calc are pretty challenging, its interesting because I took both courses in my previous university and I got an A- in Precalc and an A in Calculus. I have to take the placement exam on this Thursday, and I am wondering that if I don't do as well as I would like, would they place me in a LOWER math level then what I have already completed? I would really dislike this...surely my courses taken in college must transfer and I would take what is next, like Calc 2 or Statistics. Please help! The placement test covers a lot of material and I don't have enough time to study for everything! </p>
<p>I thought it was assumed you come into the placement test with just raw knowledge of the concepts, not that you had to study in advance!</p>
<p>Yep, it's nice to study a little bit in advance, but your transfer credit will always trump your math placement exam. You could out-score your transfer credit, if you've spent the summer learning pre-calc independently or something, but if you have an A in Calc, you'll bump into Calc II automatically, even if you score lower on the exam.</p>
<p>In fact, if you'd rather not take the exam and just use your transfer credit placement, that's fine too.</p>
<p>-Chris</p>
<p>"In fact, if you'd rather not take the exam and just use your transfer credit placement, that's fine too."</p>
<p>Chris, I would prefer NOT to take the exam if at all possible...Like I said I do have college courses that could transfer...Pre-Calculus and Calculus I (A- and A respectively).</p>
<p>You responded to a question some time ago (math assessment thread on this subforum) with this and I quote, "No, everyone needs to take both the writing and math placement exams, regardless of your high school/college coursework. They might not have set the dates yet; call Orientation (631-632-6710) and check.</p>
<p>What should I do?</p>
<p>Officially, we recommend everyone take the exams, because it's possible to score higher. Ultimately, that's not likely in a math exam -- if you haven't learned the material, you aren't going to outscore your abilities. Sometimes I have a hard time separating the "company line" from reality. :)</p>
<p>-Chris</p>