Testing and Assessment Highlights
Miami Dade College receives ACCUPLACER Impact Legacy Award
Miami Dade College (MDC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the College Board with the ACCUPLACER Impact Legacy Award, honoring the College as the first and longest-standing ACCUPLACER partner in the nation.
Presented during the 2026 ACCUPLACER National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, this prestigious recognition celebrates nearly four decades of collaboration between Miami Dade College and the College Board. The award acknowledges MDC's sustained commitment to student success, academic excellence, educational access, and innovation in assessment and placement practices.
ACCUPLACER is the College Board's nationally recognized placement assessment program designed to help colleges evaluate students' readiness for college-level coursework. By providing accurate placement recommendations, ACCUPLACER helps institutions ensure students begin their academic journey in courses aligned with their current skill levels, increasing the likelihood of persistence, retention, and academic success.
Miami Dade College has played a significant role in the evolution of placement testing since becoming one of the earliest adopters of the College Board's computerized placement testing program in 1986. Throughout the years, MDC has remained at the forefront of assessment innovation, continuously adapting its testing and placement practices to support changing student needs and advances in higher education.
The partnership between Miami Dade College and the College Board extends far beyond the administration of placement assessments. MDC has actively collaborated with the College Board on assessment initiatives, participated in national discussions regarding student placement and college readiness, and contributed valuable institutional expertise that has helped inform best practices across the testing and assessment community. Through this close working relationship, MDC has remained connected to emerging trends, research, and innovations that benefit students both locally and nationally.
Over the past four decades, hundreds of thousands of students have benefited from the College's commitment to effective assessment and placement practices. By helping students enter courses that match their academic preparedness, Miami Dade College has supported stronger educational outcomes while reducing barriers to student achievement. This work aligns closely with the College's mission of providing accessible, high-quality education and creating pathways to academic and career success.
The ACCUPLACER Impact Legacy Award not only recognizes the longevity of this partnership but also the measurable impact it has had on generations of students. It reflects a shared commitment between Miami Dade College and the College Board to advancing educational opportunity, promoting equity, supporting student achievement, and strengthening the higher education landscape.
As Miami Dade College celebrates this important milestone, it also looks toward the future. The College remains committed to leveraging innovative assessment practices, data-informed placement strategies, and collaborative partnerships that support student success. This recognition serves as a testament to MDC's leadership in testing and assessment and reinforces its dedication to helping every student achieve their educational goals.
Miami Dade College is honored to receive the ACCUPLACER Impact Legacy Award and values its longstanding partnership with the College Board. Together, the two organizations continue to advance a shared vision of empowering students, expanding opportunities, and transforming lives through education.