English Qualifying Exam
Exam information
In lieu of placement testing, the English Department is using directed self-placement for classes.
- If you need help to determine your ENG 1010/1020 placement, please complete the steps listed here.
The American College Test (ACT) score in English or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score in Writing is used to determine placement into the appropriate basic composition course, either ENG 1010 or 1020.
| ACT English Score | Old SAT Writing Score | New SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score |
|---|---|---|
| 21 or higher = placement into ENG 1020 | 480 or higher = placement into ENG 1020 | 520 or higher = placement into ENG 1020 |
| 20 or below = placement into ENG 1010 | 470 or below = placement into ENG 1010 | 510 or below = placement into ENG 1010 |