Snow College uses ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) to determine
readiness for mathematics courses. ALEKS PPL gives students the opportunity to review
math skills and then place each student into the math course where they will have
the greatest chance for success. ALEKS PPL is a web-based program that uses artificial
intelligence to map a student’s strengths and weaknesses
ALEKS PPL consists of three parts:
- An Initial Placement Assessment - this will give you an idea of where you place and what skills you can work on to
improve that placement
- 1-year access to the Prep and Learning Module - this is an individualized, self-paced online review
- Access to up to four additional Proctored Placement Exams - this gives you the opportunity to retake the exam to improve placement
Testing Deadlines
- Spring Semester 2025: The last day to take the ALEKS Exam for placement into Spring 2025 Semester classes
is Friday, January 10, 2025. (Note: After January 10, there will be no ALEKs testing allowed. We will begin testing
for future semesters on February 1, 2025)
- Summer Semester 2025: The last day to take the ALEKS Exam for placement into Summer 2025 Semester classes
is Friday, May 16, 2025.
- Fall Semester 2025: The last day to take the ALEKS Exam for placement into Fall 2025 Semester classes
is Friday, August 29, 2025. (Note: After August 29, there will be no ALEKs testing allowed. We will begin testing
for future semesters on October 1, 2025)
