State Board Rule 6A-10.0315, establishes the test scores used to determine whether a student is ready for college level coursework. If a student does not meet the state established cut score, this indicates that additional preparation may be necessary before entering college level courses. For those who do not meet the state established cut score, a preparatory level course will be required before a college level course may be taken. Students whose first language is not English may be placed in English language courses (instead of developmental education) prior to the required common placement testing, if such instruction is otherwise demonstrated as being necessary. Common placement scores are valid for 2 years.

Students interested in admission testing requirements to The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College should visit the Admission and Degree Information webpage for details.

Key Details

1. Redesigned SAT effective March, 2016. The first SAT scores were available on May 09, 2016. SAT SAA (state-allowed accommodation), PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9 are NOT eligible for placement. 
2. Starting in Fall 2020 (20211), ENC0017C will be the only developmental education course for English AND reading placement. The course only needs to be successfully completed once.
3. Higher Level Math testing using ACCUPLACER began January 2018. College Level Math (CLM) used through January 2020. Advanced Algebra Functions and Trigonometry Bypass Exam used starting 1/18/2020.
4. Denotes the minimum placement score needed to be eligible to take the Higher Level Math Test
5. TBE = Trigonometry Bypass Exam - Only used for placement into MAC2311.
6. For non-exempt students, placement scores on a common placement test are required; however, a specific score is not needed for placement into these courses. Does not include Dual Enrollment or College Academy!
7. Not eligible for placement into higher level math courses without an eligible PERT Math, ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra, ACCUPLACER QAS, ACT Mathematics, or SAT Math Test score. General Placemetn Notes: SAT SAA (state-allowed accommodation), PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9 are NOT eligible for placement. - ACT NCR (Non-College Reportable) or PreACT are NOT eligible for placement.
8. According to Florida State Rules 6A-10.0315 and 6A-14.064, these cut-off score levels are used for Dual Enrollment (DE) and College Academy (CA) placement and admission decisions.

PDF Version of Common Placement Table:

• COMMON PLACEMENT TEST TABLE.pdf (PDF version updated: 4/27/2020)

Common Placement Table approved by Broward College Math and English/Reading Deans and Associate Deans on November 8, 2017. Revised 5/13/2019. Revised 9/30/2019. Revised 1/17/2020. Revised 4/27/2020.

International English Language Learners (ELL) Admission Placement Table

• International ELL Admission Placement Table (PDF)

Alternative Methods for Placement

• Effective for Fall 2020 (20211) Only (Non-Exempt/Developmental Education). Review Alternative Methods (PDF).

EAP Placement Table

• EAP Placement Table (PDF)

Mathematics Placement Flowchart 

• Mathematics Placement Flowchart - Effective Fall 2020.pdf

English and Reading Placement Flowchart

• English and Reading Placement Flowchart.pdf

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course Placement Flowchart 

• EAP Course Placement Flowchart.pdf

The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College

Broward College Policies and Procedures:

• Policy 6Hx2-5.14
• Procedure A6Hx2-5.14
• Broward College Catalog - Placement Testing Section

Florida Department of Education:

• State Rule 6A-10.0315
• Florida Statute 1008.30
• Florida Department of Education Common Placement Test
• Broward College English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Common Placement Test Information webpage