Placement Result

What is my placement result?

Your placement result (overall score) is a number between 0 and 100. It represents the percentage of topics ALEKS has identified you have mastered. Course placement at Southeastern is determined as follows: 

Possible Higher Math Placement with ALEKS Scores

effective Spring 2023
Math ACT ALEKS Score Eligible for this Southeastern Mathematics Course
Below 19
or no ACT		 0 - 29 Please Contact the Mathematics Department
30 - 34 100A or 100B
35 or higher 105 or 107 or 108
19–21 46 - 60 105 or 161
22–24 61 - 75 105 or 175
25–27 76 - 100 105 or 200

Where can I see my score?

  • You will receive your score immediately upon completion of your Placement Assessment.

  • Your ALEKS score can be viewed by re-entering ALEKS using the same access link for which you took the Placement Assessment.

  • Your scores will be added to your student profile and will be accessible by your advisor.

How long is my placement result valid?

Your placement result is valid for up to 12 months.

What if I do not place into the course I wanted?

This is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the Prep and Learning Modules offered within ALEKS PPL. An individualized study plan will be created based on your performance on the Initial Placement Assessment. ALEKS will identify what you know and what you are ready to learn next so you can brush up on lost knowledge.

I did not place into the class I wanted. Can I take it anyway?

No, you must achieve the minimum placement result to take each corresponding class.

What if I placed into the class I wanted?

Congratulations! Continue to use your Prep and Learning Module to improve your chances for success. The placement result required is the minimum preparation for your course. Take advantage of the individualized review and learning features in ALEKS to get a better grade in your class.

Can I retake the ALEKS PPL Assessment?

Yes, you may take up to 4 Placement Assessments. However, to make each attempt worthwhile, it is important that you spend time working in your ALEKS Prep and Learning Module between Placement Assessments so that you can improve your skills.

Can I retake the ALEKS Placement Assessment immediately?

You must wait at least 48 hours between Placement Assessments and work in the Prep Modules must be completed first. There is generally no benefit to re-taking the Placement Assessment immediately after completing a prior attempt. You cannot improve your results by simply re-taking the Placement Assessment without spending time in the Prep and Learning Module to refresh material that you may have forgotten.