Many colleges and university's use SAT math scores or math placement tests to place students in the appropriate math course. This study compares the use of math placement scores and SAT scores for 188 freshman students. The student's grades and faculty observations were analyzed to determine if the SAT scores and/or college math assessment scores are better or equivalent indicators of the proper math level at which students should be enrolled in the first year. The data revealed that the SAT scores were not the best indicators of the math level course the student should select, and that the college math assessment scores may have been better indicators according to initial midterm grades. (Contains 2 tables.)