ALEKS

1. Initial Placement Assessment
2. The Prep and Learning Module, an individualized, self-paced online review
3. Access to 4 additional Placement Assessments

Victoria College encourages each student to spend time in the Prep and Learning Module, even if the desired score is achieved, because time spent in ALEKS will ultimately lead to better preparation and improved grades.

This is a “Placement Assessment,” not a test. The difference is that a placement assessment is designed to determine what a student knows and what a student needs to work on. At the end of the ALEKS PPL Assessment, a student will have a much better sense of their strengths and weaknesses in math. Students then have a chance to brush on topics that may have been forgotten or haven’t been practiced for some time. 

Be honest. It is important that the placement assessment is taken seriously and each student gives it an honest effort so that the placement assessment truly reflects their current level of knowledge and math preparedness. There is no benefit to cheating on the placement assessment – the only result will be that a student enrolls in a class that is too difficult, or not challenging enough, potentially costing time and money. Students should not consult any outside sources for help (friends/family, internet searches, textbooks, notes etc...). The purpose of the placement assessment is to give an accurate measure of a student’s current mathematical knowledge state so that they will be successful in mathematics courses. Review VC's Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook.

The placement assessment is used to determine the mathematics course in which you will have the greatest success. Upon completion of the placement assessments, your scores are sent to your academic advisor. Your advisor will review your scores and help make appropriate recommendations for course registration.

Test Times

Thursdays
9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

How to Schedule Your Appointment- Please call Testing Center before registering (361) 582-2589

RegisterBlast -First Time Users: Create an account. The username and password you create will be used for future appointments. Please do not create more than one profile.

Scheduling ALEKS appointment: Select “ALEKS >, Choose exam date/time>, agree to the guidlines, add to cart, complete registration, make payment.

A valid, current photo I.D. is required for all testing (driver's license, passport, military ID, tribal ID, or a state/national/province ID).