The NC DAP is the placement test used by community colleges in North Carolina to assess a student’s English, reading, and math college readiness and identifies which course or courses best fit a student’s academic skill level. Administered using the online assessment platform, ACCUPLACER by College Board, the evaluation measures skill levels in reading, English grammar, arithmetic, and elementary algebra. The test is divided into two sections, DRE English/Reading and DMA Math. There is no fee to take the NC DAP at a community college.