<p>I've been out of school for several years now but I've made the decision to go back this fall. I've done the research and have read that I will be required to take an assessment test to see where I would be placed. Ok, fair enough. However, my math skills have never been my strongest area and they are even worse (particularly algebra) since I've had no use for it since high school. I have tried a few of the online practice tests and they have confirmed that for me. I'm trying to receive my associate's in no more than 2-years time. I think that if I am placed in a lower level math class then it will take longer. I was thinking if it would be a good idea to take courses over the summer to refresh my memory so I could be better prepared to test into college level math. What do you think? My CC of choice has cut their summer session due to economic reasons. So I would have to take them at another CC. But I'm wondering if these courses would count as legitimate college credit? Also, if I take a summer English/Math course...would I still need to take a 2nd assessment for the CC I plan to transfer to for the Fall?</p>
<p>At my CC, 70% of students do not place into college-level math, primarily because they have forgotten too much. If your goal is to get an Associate’s degree in 2 years, then I think it would be a great idea to take a summer refresher math course. Although you get academic credit for taking pre-college math courses, they generally do not count toward your degree requirements; the same is true for pre-college English courses.</p>
<p>If you go to another college, take their assessment test, then start in on a pre-college math course that will hopefully get you back up to speed. Then take (or re-take) the assessment test at your new CC; hopefully that will get you into a college-level math class. </p>
<p>Good luck. Most students at my CC need more than one pre-college math course before they place into college-level math.</p>