The Chemistry placement exam evaluates your readiness for college-level chemistry courses. Directing students to courses where they will be better able to succeed is a priority for the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Success in science curricula depends upon matching your level of content expertise to the expectations in the entry-level courses as you transition to study here. The assessment involves a review of prerequisites, prior chemistry courses, chemistry placement scores, and ALEKS® mathematics placement scores. Your conversation with an academic advisor is essential to weigh these various components for the optimum placement.