{"id":4031,"date":"2020-12-15T17:01:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T22:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/?page_id=4031&#038;preview_id=4031"},"modified":"2025-01-31T15:13:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:13:07","slug":"placement-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/testing-center\/placement-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"VPT Preparation Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When students prepare to take the placement tests, the importance of reviewing material that has previously been studied cannot be over emphasized. The placement test is not an admissions test or an aptitude test. The test measures how well students demonstrate skills and proficiencies&nbsp;which will indicate the courses they are prepared to take. Not reviewing before taking the placement test could place students into courses that are below their actual skill level. This can delay a student&#8217;s progress by one or more semesters, causing disruption in course sequencing and costing extra time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are highly encouraged to start the review process early to provide enough time to practice and to build confidence in taking the placement test. This will ensure the most accurate course placement for each student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students looking for further assistance in preparing to take the VPT can sign up for individual tutoring support in the Testing Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can take a diagnostic practice test in VPT English, math, or both. Following the practice test, students are able to view their scores and receive feedback on which areas they can benefit from further review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/VPTPracticeTestInstructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for further instructions on taking the VPT practice test.<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download a printable set of practice questions for the VPT here. All documents are in PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/VPTPracticeEnglish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPT English Practice Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/VPTPracticeMaterials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPT Math Practice Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/PracticeProblemsBSK1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basic Math Practice Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/PracticeVPTCalculusPartI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPT Calculus Practice Questions, Part 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2020\/12\/PracticeVPTCalculusPartII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPT Calculus Practice Questions, Part 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When students prepare to take the placement tests, the importance of reviewing material that has previously been studied cannot be over emphasized. The placement test is not an admissions test or an aptitude test. The test measures how well students demonstrate skills and proficiencies&nbsp;which will indicate the courses they are prepared to take. 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