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Placement Tests How to Access Placement Tests Mills is committed to helping new students make a successful transition to our institution. We require entering students, depending on your academic interests, to take one or more of the placement tests listed below. These tests help you and your advisor make good decisions about your first year course schedule. The College also uses information gleaned from the aggregate scores of these tests to fine tune its curriculum. In no instance will these scores be recorded on your transcript nor will they affect your admissions status or financial aid award. Please read the instructions for each test carefully as there are differences in timing and procedure among them. If you have any questions or concerns about the placement tests please contact David Donahue at 510.430.3393 or ddonahue@mills.edu. The General Biology (Biology 001) test is designed to let you, your advisor, and the Biology department, know whether you have the necessary background in chemistry and mathematics to enable you to do well in Biology 001. Students taking the Biology placement test should also take the Chemistry placement test. The Biology placement test should be taken by some students who wish to enroll in Biology 001 or 002: Undergraduate students entering as first year students usually take Chemistry 017–018 in their first year and Biology 001–002 in their second year; in that case there is no need to take the placement test. However, those with unusually strong backgrounds in chemistry and mathematics may be able to take the two courses concurrently. First-year students who think they might have the chemistry and mathematics background for Biology 1 should take the placement test. Transfer students and post-baccalaureate students may need to take Chemistry 017 and Biology 001 concurrently; in this case, the placement tests will still allow us to evaluate your level of preparation. The Biology placement test consists of 20 multiple choice problems, and should take you no more than a half hour. You should take the test "closed book." You do not need a calculator for any of the problems. You may take the test only once, so be sure you have time to complete it. When should I take the test?
Chemistry Placement Test When should I take the test? Access Chemistry Placement Test Mathematics Assessment and Placement Test All incoming first year students and transfer students are required to take the Mathematics Assessment and Placement Test prior to the beginning of classes. The results from this short quiz serve two purposes. First they will help you and your advisor to select an appropriate quantitative skills class. Note that the scores are only advisory and that you need not take a class that satisfies this general education requirement during your first semester. Second, this test will help Mills to better understand the level of mathematics preparation of entering students as a group. We will use this knowledge to guide the development of courses and other programs in this area to serve best our students' needs. This is why the College would like for you to take the test even if you have fulfilled this requirement. You may use a calculator. When should I take the test? Access Mathematics Placement Test Modern Languages French Placement Test When and how do I take the test?
B. The oral part is a short interview (10 minutes) with the Mills French faculty to see how well you speak and understand spoken French. This is important because all French classes at Mills are taught exclusively in the language. Your speaking ability may not be the same as your writing. For any questions regarding the placement test of French Studies at Mills, please contact Professors Brinda Mehta, 510.430.2212 mehta@mills.edu If you are new to Mills and are interested in enrolling in a Spanish course other than SPAN 001, you should take the Spanish Placement Test. You do not need to take the test if you are enrolling in SPAN 001. When should I take the test? If you received 48-57 points in the placement test, you must come for an oral interview in Spanish with the Spanish and Spanish American Studies Program Faculty to see how well you speak and understand spoken Spanish. This is very important because our Spanish classes at Mills are taught exclusively in Spanish. You must sign up for one 10-minute slot during interview times that will be on January 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm in Mills Hall 334. The sign-up sheets will be posted in Mills Hall, third floor, outside the door of office 333. For any questions relating to the oral interview in Spanish, please contact Professor Carlota Caulfield at 510.430-2356 amach@mills.edu. How to access the placement tests in Blackboard If you have never accessed the Mills Portal you will need to set your password first. Please follow the directions on the Set Your Password for the First Time page. If you have never accessed Blackboard, but have accessed the Mills Portal, you may need to reset your password. First login to the Mills Portal and then click on the "Change Your Password..." link in the lefthand area of the portal homepage and follow the rules for changing your password.
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