Testing & Assessment Center
Assessment and Placement
The Testing & Assessment Center’s goal is to help students succeed, and that begins with proper placement.
Foothill College will use multiple measures – high school transcripts, placement test, and guided self-placement – to assess students for Math, English, Chemistry and ESL.
See What Assessment is Best for You
I went to high school in the United States
If you are currently in the 12th grade or you have completed high school:
1) You can email your transcripts to the Testing & Assessment Center for an assessment. fhtesting@fhda.edu
2) If transcripts are unavailable make an appointment with the Testing & Assessment Center to complete an Assessment Questionnaire.
If you are currently in 9th - 11th grade, please make an appointment with the Testing & Assessment Center to complete placement test for English or math.
*If you are unhappy with your multiple measures high school transcript placement, you may challenge your results with the placement test. Make an appointment with the Assessment Center.
I did not attend high school in the United States
If you do not have a 4.0 scale GPA or did not attend high school in the United States please make an appointment with the Testing & Assessment Center to complete the placement test for English, Math, or ESL.
*If you attended a high school with a 4.0 scale GPA outside the United States, it may be used for assessment. Send transcripts to fhtesting@foothill.edu.
I have completed college level Math/English
Depending on your academic history, you may be eligible to clear the Math and/or English prerequisites with equivalent coursework from other educational institutions. Make an appointment to meet with a counselor or submit a Prerequisite Clearance form to Admissions and Records
I have a degree from a U.S. accredited college
Depending on your academic history, you may be eligible to clear the Math and/or English prerequisites with equivalent coursework from other educational institutions. Make an appointment to meet with a counselor or submit a Prerequisite Clearance form to Admissions and Records
I passed an AP English or Math exam
Depending on your Advanced Placement score, you may be eligible to clear the English or Math prerequisite. Make an appointment to meet with a counselor.
I have Accuplacer Assessment results from another college
If you have taken an Accuplacer Classic Assessment Test in the following subjects: English, Math, or ESL, you can transfer those results to Foothill College.
Download and complete the Request for Assessment Score Transfer Form, then submit the form and scores by email to fhtesting@foothill.edu
I want to take a Chemistry or ESL placement test
Please make an appointment with the Testing & Assessment Center to complete the placement test for Chemistry and ESLL.
Don’t Let Math Hold You Back!
Foothill College has undergone some changes as research has shown that students succeed in transfer-level math coursework at higher rates when they are allowed to enroll directly into those courses without first taking remedial math.
As a result, Foothill College has undergone some changes in the Math Department. You no longer need to take a placement test to enroll into a transfer level math course.
There are several courses to choose from depending on your educational plan/path and whether you are looking to earn your associate degree or transfer.
All Students Can Enroll in These Math Courses
How to Choose Your Math Course
UC/CSU Transferable
| MATH COURSE | SELECT VIDEO |
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| Math 10 Video | |
| MATH 48A + 248A Pre-calculus + Corequisite | Coming Soon |
| MATH 44 Liberal Arts Math | Coming Soon |
| MATH 42 Math for Elementary School Teachers | Coming Soon |
| MATH 217 + 17 Integrated Stastistics (Statway) | Coming Soon |
Associate Degree
| MATH COURSE | SELECT VIDEO |
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| MATH 180 Quantitative Reasoning Skills | Coming Soon |
| MATH 105 Intermediate Algebra | Coming Soon |
Business and STEM Majors
In order to place into pre-calculus without the corequisite or higher math courses, submit your high school transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted) to the Foothill Testing & Assessment Center to find out if you are cleared to take them. If you do not have a high school transcript make an appointment for an assessment test.
Unsure? See a Counselor
Choosing an appropriate math course is based on your major and educational goals. If you are not sure which math course is right for you, meet with a counselor.
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Testing & Assessment Center
650.949.7743
Student Services Building 8200 Room 8212
Foothill Main Campus*Please note that we will be closed at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 28.
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Sunnyvale Center*Please note that the Sunnyvale Center will be closed 6/17/19-6/21/19 for Assessment testing. Foothill College's Sunnyvale Center offers the following testing services: Accommodated Testing and Assessment Testing for English, ESL, and Math.
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