<p>^Yeah, pretty much. The test is very easy. It’s a 10-12 question multiple choice exam. There are maybe a couple questions on factoring of polynomials, a couple on functions, a few on geometry, one or two on trig, and maybe one on inequalities.</p>
<p>The exam exempts you from taking Algebra & Calculus, which is a pre-requisite for Calc I. So therefore, if you pass the exam, you’re eligible to skip Algebra & Calculus, thus placing you into Calc I. It does NOT place you out of Calc I. This is a common misperception. </p>
<p>Check out the link for more information:</p>
<p>[Department</a> of Mathematics, Courant Institute](<a href=“http://math.nyu.edu/degree/undergrad/calculus.html]Department”>CAS Calculus Information | Department of Mathematics | NYU Courant)</p>
<p>*Also, your placement exam score is good for your whole time at NYU. This means that you don’t have to rush into taking Calc immediately after passing the placement exam - you can take it whenever; but obviously depending on your major, it could be better to take it earlier than later.</p>