Placement Exemptions
Students may be eligible for English and Math course placement based on other assessment measures, such as having prior English/Math district placement results, or completion of college-level English/Math from an outside institution, or using alternate placement exams.
Previous Placement Tests
If a student has taken the placement test in English or ESL and/or mathematics at Cañada College, Skyline College, or the College of San Mateo and test results are available for review, the student may be exempt from completing the assessment and/or placement exam. A student should meet with a Skyline College Counselor to review the previous assessment and/or placement results to determine if a reassessment is needed.
Prerequisite Equivalency
If a student has completed coursework in English or ESOL and/or mathematics with a grade of “C” or better at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, they may be exempt from being reassessed. A student may complete a Prerequisite Evaluation Request, available on the prerequisites website, along with supporting documents. An unofficial copy of the college transcript will be required with their online submission for the Counselor’s review.
Alternate Placements Using Exams
If a student has taken an advanced placement exam in English Language, English Literature, Math Calculus AB, or Math Calculus BC, they may be exempt from being reassessed. A student may complete a course Prerequisite Evaluation Request, available on the prerequisites website, along with supporting documents. An unofficial copy of the College Board score report will be required with their online submission for Counselor’s review.
| For Eligibility into ENGL C1001 and ENGL C1002 | |
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College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in:
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A score of 3, 4, or 5 |
| A note about AP: Students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university are strongly recommended to consult with a Skyline College counselor to determine application of courses to lower-division transfer major requirements. |
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| For Eligibility into Calculus: MATH C2210 - Calculus 1: Early Transcendentals; MATH C2220 - Calculus II: Early Transcendentals; or MATH 253 | |
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| Subject | Criteria |
| College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in AP Calculus AB |
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| College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in AP Calculus BC |
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| A note about AP: Students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university are strongly recommended to consult with a Skyline College counselor to determine application of courses to lower-division transfer major requirements. |
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