Testing & Placement Services
Test Types and Advanced Placement
Placement tests help determine your readiness for college-level English and math. Tests are by appointment only and held on campus. Bring a valid photo ID. Be sure to review practice materials before your test to save time and money.
The EdReady placement test helps determine your readiness for college-level English and math or if you need transitional support. It’s an important first step in setting you up for success at JCC.
Scheduling & Location
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Testing is by appointment only on JCC’s main campus.
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Appointments are made through the online scheduler (sent via email if testing is needed).
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Valid photo ID is required.
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No walk-ins allowed.
You may be tested in:
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Arithmetic & Algebra
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Reading comprehension
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Revising and editing writing
How to Prepare
Save time and money by preparing ahead! Review English, arithmetic, and algebra resources before testing. Practice materials available here.
What to Expect on Test Day
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Plan for 2–4 hours (some take longer).
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Arrive 15 minutes early.
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Bring a government-issued photo ID.
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Calculators, scratch paper, and pencils are provided.
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No phones, smartwatches, or food allowed.
Retesting Policy
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You may retest once, with a 10-day wait between attempts.
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Use study resources before retesting.
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First-time testers are prioritized.
Score Reports & Questions
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Get your results immediately after testing.
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Request to send your scores using the Release of Placement Test Scores form.
Students with disabilities can request accommodations through Accessibility Services. Pre-approval is required.
Students applying to JCC Health Science programs must take the TEAS exam. Prep materials are available through ATI and the JCC Library. Testing is scheduled from September–February.
TEAS is required for these programs:
Cardiac & Vascular Sonography
Medical Sonography
Radiography
Nursing
Practical Nursing
How to Register
Option 1: Online through ATI
Register and pay through your ATI account.
Make sure your profile lists Johnston CC ADN as your institution.
Option 2: On Campus at JCC
Confirm you meet Health Science admission requirements.
Be admitted to JCC and have your student ID number.
Create an ATI account and bring your login info on test day.
Pay the $70 test fee at the Cashier’s Office or call (919) 209-2165.
Johnston Community College is a national test center for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), which offers online computerized testing for college course credit.
Register for CLEP:
Please complete all steps at least 48 hours before your test date. Walk-in testing is not allowed.- Create a free CLEP account and purchase your exam at CLEP College Board
- Download your CLEP Registration Ticket from your confirmation email.
- Schedule your exam with the JCC Testing Center.
- Pay the $15 JCC testing fee at the Cashier’s Office (Wilson Building) or by phone at (919) 209-2165.
Exams that include an essay have an additional $10 fee and require up to four weeks to order the written portion from College Board.
On Test Day, arrive 20 minutes early to check in in at the Student Success Center and bring:
- A valid government-issued photo ID (no student or work IDs)
- Your CLEP Registration Ticket
- Your $15 payment receipt from JCC’s Cashier’s Office
Scores and Retesting
- Instant scores are available after most CLEP exams.
- Scores are also sent to the College Board and to your selected college if requested.
- Retesting is allowed after 3 months
Certain members of the U.S. Armed Services, veterans, their spouses, and civilian employees may be eligible for Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funding to take a CLEP exam. Proper military ID is required on the day of testing. All DANTES eligible service members will still be required to pay JCC's administrative fee of $15.
Earn credit for what you already know! JCC offers the DANTES Subject Standardized Test to help students and community members receive credit for prior learning.
Advance registration is required. Contact Admissions for more information at jcctesting@johnstoncc.edu
Johnston Community College awards college credit for students who successfully meet the minimum required score for the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) test program. Credit for an AP exam can be awarded upon the receipt of an official score report mailed directly from the College Board.
A student score report will not be accepted as an official document for credit approval. You may order your AP score report from the College Board's website through your student account.
Below is a list of AP exams which Johnston Community College awards credit:
3D Art and Design
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
ART 122 (3 Credit Hours)
African American Studies
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
HIS 221 (3 Credit Hours)
Art History
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
ART 111 (3 Credit Hours)
Biology
Minimum Score: 3 or 5
JCC Credit:
BIO 111 (4 Credit Hours)
BIO 111 and 112 (8 Credit Hours)
Calculus AB
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
MAT 271 (4 Credit Hours)
Calculus BC
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
MAT 271 and MAT 272 (8 Credit Hours)
Chemistry
Minimum Score: 3 or 4
JCC Credit:
CHM 131 or 131A or 151 (4 Credit Hours)
CHM 151 and 152 (8 Credit Hours)
Computer Science Principles
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
CIS 115 (3 Credit Hours)
English Language and Composition
Minimum Score: 3 or 4
JCC Credit:
ENG 111 (3 Credit Hours)
ENG 112, 113 and 114 (6 Credit Hours)
Both English Language and Literature Exams
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
ENG 111 and either ENG 112, 113 or 114 and ENG 131 (9 Credit Hours)
Environmental Science
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
BIO 140 and 140A (4 Credit Hours)
European History
Minimum Score: 3 or 5
JCC Credit:
HIS 111 or 121 (3 Credit Hours)
HIS 111 and 112 or 121 and 122 (6 Credit Hours)
French Language and Culture
Minimum Score: 3 or 4
JCC Credit:
FRE 111 (3 Credit Hours)
FRE 111 and 112 (6 Credit Hours)
Human Geography
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
GEO 110 (3 Credit Hours)
Microeconomics
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
ECO 251 (3 Credit Hours)
Microeconomics
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
ECO 252 (3 Credit Hours)
Music Theory
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
MUS 121 (3 Credit Hours)
Physics 1 and Physics 2
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
PHY 110 and 110A (4 Credit Hours)
Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
PHY 252 (4 Credit Hours)
Physics: Mechanics
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
PHY 251 (4 Credit Hours)
Precalculus
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
MAT 171 and 172 (8 Credit Hours)
Psychology
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
PSY 150 (3 Credit Hours)
Spanish Language and Culture
Minimum Score: 3 or 4 or 5
JCC Credit:
SPA 111 and 112 (6 Credit Hours)
SPA 111, 112 and 211 (9 Credit Hours)
SPA 111, 112 211 and 212 (12 Credit Hours)
Spanish Literature and Culture
Minimum Score: 4
JCC Credit:
SPA 211 (3 Credit Hours)
Statistics
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
MAT 152 (3 Credit Hours)
United States Government and Politics
Minimum Score: 3
JCC Credit:
POL 120 (3 Credit Hours)
United States History
Minimum Score: 3 or 6
JCC Credit:
HIS 131 (3 Credit Hours)
HIS 131 and 132 (6 Credit Hours)
World History: Modern
Minimum Score: 3 or 6
JCC Credit:
HIS 113 or 121 (3 Credit Hours)
HIS 111 and 112 or 121 and 122 (6 Credit Hours)
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