College Placement ExamsTiger University 2017

What are College Placement Exams?

• Colleges use placement tests to check the academic skill levels of entering students.

• Tests usually cover Math, Reading and Writing.

•Most schools have some form of a placement test in order to determine if students are ready for college level work, or if they will need to take remedial classes first.

• Based on test scores, colleges will place students in the appropriate level courses. The goal is to increase students chances of academic success in college.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS

Community College Placement Test• As of now, all Community Colleges administer their own Placement Tests to

students. Tests are not typically shared from campus to campus .

• Some Community Colleges offer exemptions from their Math and/or English tests, however the criteria is different for each school. Exemptions sometimes can come from CAASPP scores or grades.

• Placement tests are at no cost to the student and typically last approximately 2 hours.

• Appointments need to be setup online on the specific school’s website or by contacting the school’s Assessment Center.

• Scores are available through the Community College’s Counseling Departments.

Fullerton and Santiago Canyon Placement Tests• Fullerton and Santiago Canyon College test in the areas of Math and English.

• The math test has 4 different levels based on students’ last math course at the High School. Students are encouraged to know the level they wish to be tested on prior to taking the Placement test. This can be determined online at each of the schools by completing a small 10 question assessment.

• For Fullerton you can retest after 90 days with college counselor approval, but Santiago Canyon only allows students to test once a year.

• Students will need to bring a photo ID and have their College ID Number with them when going to their testing appointment.

• How to set up appointment:

• Fullerton College you can make appointment online or contact (714)992-7117

• Santiago Canyon contact the Outreach department at (714)628-4808

CAL STATE PLACEMENT TESTS

Cal State College Readiness

Ways to be Cal State “College Ready”• As a high school student, there are four chances to show the CSU system that you are ready to

take college level Math and English. Successfully completing just one of these opportunities will allow you to take college level Math and English in your first semester as a college student.

• EAP: CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment

• Taken Spring of 11th grade year and identifies skill level in Math and English. Students can check results on Aeries.

• Standardized Test

• Scores on AP, ACT and SAT exams can be used to be exempt from placement tests or College Readiness program

• Placement Test

• Students can take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics Exam (ELM)

• Early Start Program

• If students do not meet any of the exemptions above, they will need to take the Early Start program the Summer prior to their 1st semester. These classes will need to be paid for and do not count towards graduation credits.

English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics Exam (ELM)

• Check your Email or Portal to confirm what tests you need to take.

• Tests can be taken at any Cal State, but May is the last date for students enrolling in Fall 2017

• Register for tests online at www.ets.org/csu/registration/. Each test is $20 ($40 for both EPT & ELM).

• EPT

• Test is 1 hour and 45 minutes: one 45 minute essay section and two 30 minute multiple-choice sections testing your reading and comprehension skills.

• A score of 147 and above represents college readiness.

• ELM

• Test consists of 50 questions that students have 90 minutes to answer. The topics covered include numbers and data, algebra and geometry. Students may not use calculators.

• A score of 50 and above represents college readiness.

• Students can only take the EPT and ELM once.

• Some Community Colleges take the EPT and ELM results, search Community College EAP for a list of participating schools

UC PLACEMENT TEST

UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE)

• For students who have been admitted to a UC campus for Fall 2017 and have not satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement by April 1st, 2017.

• This year it will be administered at Valencia High School on Saturday, May 13th.

• Students will receive a letter in early April if they need to take the exam, do not pay for the exam until this letter is received.

• The exam costs $110, but if you received a fee waiver for the UC admission application the fee may be reduced or waived. (www.awpe.org/candidate/)

• Essays are read by at least two examiners and given a score from 1-6. Students receiving a composite score of 8 or higher will satisfy the Entry Level Writing Requirement.

• Scores will be available on the student’s campus admissions website about a month after the exam.

• If students do not satisfy the Entry Level Writing Requirement they can still meet it by scoring a 3 or above on their AP English test or by enrolling in specific courses at the college.

AWPE Exemptions

• Students can also meet their writing requirement by scoring:• 30 or better on the ACT, English Language Arts; or

• 30 or better on the ACT, Combined English/Writing (last administered June 2015); or

• 680 or better on the College Board SAT Reasoning Test, Writing (last administered January 2016); or

• 3 or above on either Advanced Placement Examination in English; or

• 5 or above on an International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A: Literature exam (formerly known as Higher Level English A1 exam); or

• 6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A: Literature exam (formerly known as Standard Level English A1 exam); or

• 5 or above on an International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A: Language and Literature exam; or

• 6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A: Language and Literature exam

• The requirement can also be met by earning a grade of C or higher in an acceptable English composition course offered by a college or university.

PRIVATE AND OUT OF STATE

PLACEMENT TESTS

Private and Out of State Schools

•Most schools require some form of an assessment in order to determine students’ placement .

• Some schools will consider student’s high school courses, grades, AP scores, and/or ACT/ SAT scores, therefore not requiring a placement test.

• Reach out to the college of your choice in order to determine what is required for placement and to set up testing if needed.

QUESTIONS ON WHAT EXAMS YOU NEED TO TAKE?

-ALWAYS CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND STUDENT PORTAL

-NEVER HESITATE TO CONTACT THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY DIRECTLY