<p>Can someone explain this a bit more in detail? I was reading that we had to take it during orientation.</p>
<p>"When newly admitted students attend orientation, placement tests are given in order to determine the level of proficiency that students have attained in an academic subject, and to assist in placing the incoming students into the appropriate courses and course levels. Chemistry, Math and Foreign Language placement tests are given to incoming freshmen. Transfer students are administered only the Foreign Language placement test(s). Please contact the Office of New Student Programs for more information. "</p>
<p>I found this in 2 seconds when I searched it on the umich website. You should use their "ask us" page; it's really resourceful.</p>