ELM

EPT

PLACEMENT TEST EXEMPTIONS

Entry Level Math test (ELM)

Exemptions from the ELM are given only to students who can present proof of one of the following:

• Completion with a grade of "C" or better of an acceptable transfer course that meets the CSU General Education requirement in mathematics.

• A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement mathematics examination (AB or BC).

• A score of 560 or above on the mathematics section of the College Board SAT taken prior to March 1994.

• A score of 560 or above on the College Board Math Achievement Test Level I or Level II taken prior to March 1994.

• A score of 560 or above on the mathematics section of the College Board SAT I Reasoning Test or the College Board SAT II Mathematics Tests Level I, II, or IIC (Calculator) taken on or after March 1, 1994.

• A score of 24 or above on the American College Testing Mathematics Test taken prior to October 1989.

• A score of 25 or above on the enhanced ACT Mathematics Test taken October 1989 or later.

 

English Placement Test

Exemptions from the EPT are given only to students who can present proof of one of the following:

• Completion with a grade of "C" or better of an acceptable transfer course that meets the CSU General Education requirement in English.

• A score of 3, 4, or 5 on either the Language and Composition or the Composition and Literature examination of the College Board Scholastic Advanced Placement program.

• A score on the CSU English Equivalency Examination that qualifies the student for "Pass for Credit" or "Exemption."

• A score of 470 or above on the Verbal section of the College Board Scolastic Aptitude Test (SAT) taken prior to March 1994.

• A score of 470 or above on the Verbal section of the College Board SAT I Reasoning Test taken between March 1994 and March 1995.

• A score of 22 or above on the American College Testing (ACT) English Usage Test taken prior to October 1989.

• A score of 25 or above on the Enhanced ACT English test taken October 1989 or later.

• A score of 600 or above on the College Board Achievement Test in English Composition with essay taken prior to January 1994.

• A score of 600 or above on the College Board SAT II Writing Test taken between January 1994 and March 1995.

• A score of 550 or above on the Verbal section of the College Board SAT I Reasoning Test taken on or after April 1, 1995.

• A score of 600 or above on the College Board SAT II Writing Test taken between April 1. 1995 and April 1998.

• A score of 680 or above on the re-centered and adjusted College Board SAT II Writing Test taken May 1998 or after.

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