Score conversion and posting
Your ALEKS placement assessment score is converted to a UCSC Math Placement tier (MP tier) and posted to your myUCSC portal on specific posting dates.
|
MP tier |
ALEKS score |
|
100 |
below 60 |
|
200 |
60–69 |
|
300 |
70–74 |
|
400 |
75–84 |
|
500 |
85–100 |
Your best MP tier determines your math course enrollment options, but can't be used to satisfy course prerequisites until it's been posted to your portal.
In May and September, placement tier posting dates are coordinated with enrollment opportunities. June—August, placement tiers are updated weekly; see Placement Posting Dates for specifics. You can Add the Important Dates to Your Calendar.
Building on your placement tier
Your placement tier is a stepping stone on your path to math success. Where you go from here depends on your tier, your major, and your interests.
100 and 200 tiers
Use your ALEKS Learning Module and reassess before choosing your course.
After 5–10 hours study, most students advance to calculus eligibility and satisfy the math requirement for the Psychology major.
300-500 tiers
You're eligible to enroll in one or more of the four UCSC calculus sequences and have satisfied the math requirement for the Psychology major.