Hamilton College Mathematics Placement Exams

As an aid to your advisor, the Hamilton Mathematics Department asks that you fill out a questionnaire, take a short multiple-choice placement exam, and mail the materials back to us at your earliest convenience. 

No, you are not required to take a mathematics course while at Hamilton, but over half of Hamilton graduates take one or more math courses while here.  The concern of the Mathematics Department is that IF you choose to take a mathematics course you should choose a course at an appropriate level.  The purpose of the questionnaire and the exam is to help us suggest to you which math courses are appropriate for a person with your background.

 

 Thank you.     

The Hamilton College Mathematics Department.

Click here for further information and frequently asked questions about the math placement exams.

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Instructions

 

1. Select the appropriate exam for your background.

1. IF you HAVE had a year of calculus (AP or non-AP), take Exam I.  (25 minutes)
    
2. IF you HAVE NOT had a year of calculus, take Exam II.  (40 minutes)

2. When you click on the exam below you will open a PDF file containing a questionnaire, an answer sheet and the requested exam.  Please print all three documents.
    
3. Complete the questionnaire.
    
4. Do the exam and record your answers on the answer sheet.

• You may use a calculator on either exam, but a calculator is neither required nor necessary. 
   
• You may not use any reference books. 
   
• The exams are for placement advice only; do not guess if you have no idea of the answer.

5. Mail the Questionnaire and Answer Sheet to:

The Office of the Registrar
Hamilton College
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY  13323.