All first-time-in college students seeking an AA., AS., or AAS degree who do not have college level ACT or SAT scores taken within the last 2 years must take the FCPT. Additionally, non-degree seeking students who plan to enroll in an English, humanities, or mathematics course must take the FCPT if appropriate ACT/SAT scores are not on file. Students who have successfully passed courses at other colleges/universities that meet placement requirements are not required to take the FCPT provided that official transcripts from the other schools have been received by the Registrar's Office. Currently, college level scores are as follows:

ACT: Reading 18, Writing 17, Math 19
SAT: Verbal 440, Math 440
FCPT: Reading 83, English 83, Algebra 72

* Students must also enroll in SLS1101 College Success.

** Students scoring below 50 on the Algebra subtest of the FCPT should take an Arithmetic test. Student is then advised to see and academic advisor/counselor for course placement.

The FCPT tests basic skills so that you can be placed in courses appropriate to your skill level in order to ensure your success. These basic skills include: English, Reading Comprehension, and Elementary Algebra. If you have been out of school for a while or feel you need to brush up on your skills before you test, we recommend that you use an ACT or SAT preparation guide which is available at local bookstores or libraries.

You may also wish to review the online study guide.

You will be placed in college preparatory courses which are designed to help you develop the skills you need to begin college-level coursework. New students testing into any preparatory course are required to meet with an advisor prior to their first term of enrollment at the college.  Likewise, students who have placement scores for REA0001, ENC0020 or MAT0002 or any student testing into 2 or more prep courses, regardless of the level, must take SLS 1101 during their first term of enrollment.  Full-time degree-seeking students must begin prep instruction in their first term of enrollment as a degree-seeker and continue in the appropriate college prep sequence until they have successfully satisfied all preparatory requirements. Part-time students who have accumulated 12 or more credits must begin their college prep courses and continue in the appropriate college prep sequence until they have satisfied all prep requirements. Once required to begin college prep instruction, the student must enroll in at least one college prep course each term until the prep requirement is satisfied.

Yes, but you must wait 30 days. You may re-take the entire test or just a portion of the test. Scores for tests re-taken sooner than 30 days will not be considered for placement purposes. Once you enroll in and start attending a preparatory course, however, you will need written permission from your instructor to re-test.

Once you have submitted an admissions application to the College, you may take the FCPT. Bring a driver license, FL ID card, or military ID for identification. All testing supplies will be provided. Please do not bring personal items to the testing room. Calculators are generally NOT allowed on the math section. Some of the problems may have a "pop-up" calculator for you to use, but calculators are NOT available on all problems.

The test is available at all six NWF State College locations. Check the location listed below that is nearest you. During registration periods, additional test sessions may be available. Consult the current course schedule for a listing of dates/times.

NWF State College Niceville Campus
100 College Boulevard, Niceville FL 32578
Room C-200

Monday    8:30 am,  1  pm
Tuesday    8:30 am,  1 pm, and 5 pm
Thursday   1 pm
Friday       8:30 am

By appointment only. Call 729-6922 or register online.

Fort Walton Beach Campus
1170 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 764, Bldg. 7
Fort Walton Beach FL 32547

Tuesday 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 p.m.; Thursday 1:30 p.m. as needed.

By appointment only. Call 850-863-6504 to register.

Chautauqua Center
908 US Highway 90 West
DeFuniak Springs FL 32433

Before or After Registration: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, or As Needed
During Registration: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 9:00 a.m.; Thursday at 5:00 p.m. as needed.

Robert L.F. Sikes Center
805 E. James Lee Boulevard, Crestview FL 32536

No appointment needed. Call (850) 689-7911 for information.

During Registration: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.; Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

Before or After Registration: Every other Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Eglin Center
Building 251, Room 124C
Eglin AFB FL 32542
map/directions

Tues, Wed, Thurs — 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm.
Active duty military only.
No appointment needed.
Call 729-5343 or 678-1717 for details.

Hurlburt Center
Building 90220, Room B
Hurlburt Field FL 32544
map/directions

Monday, Wednesday — 8:00am; 11:00am; 1:00pm.
Friday — 8:00am; 11:00am (beginning August 8)
Active duty military only.
By appointment only. Call 884-6296 or 729-5345.