Early Assessment Program - Grades 9th-11th
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is an academic preparation program to help high school students meet college readiness standards in English language arts and mathematics before admission to any of the 23 CSU campuses. EAP results may be used to validate the ELM and/or EPT placement test requirements. It is a statewide program developed by the California Department of Education, State Board of Education, and the California State University system for all California public high schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I participate in the Early Assessment Program and what are the benefits?
The EAP college readiness exams are administered during the spring semester of the 11th grade as part of the California Standards Test (CSTs). EAP measures college readiness in English and mathematics. The Early Assessment of Readiness for College exam is taken in addition to the ELA-CST and consists of 15 additional multiple choice items and an essay prompt that is administered in the month of March. The Early Assessment of Readiness for College Mathematics exam is taken in addition to the Algebra II or Summative High School Mathematics exam and consists of 15 additional multiple choice questions.
You should participate in EAP to avoid taking the CSU required Placement Tests, to find out if you need extra preparation for college-level courses and to help you adjust your senior year classes so you can be prepared for college-level courses. It also helps avoid wasting your time and money in college remediation classes that do not count towards a baccalaureate degree.
How much does the EAP cost and who can take it?
The EAP test is free. It is available to all eleventh grade students who attend a public high school in California.
If I’m applying to a CSU, is it mandatory to take the EAP test?
No; however, it is a helpful test that will assess how ready you are to take college level courses in English and mathematics. It may also help you avoid the EPT and ELM at the CSU.
Does passing the EAP exams guarantee admission to a CSU campus?
No. EAP results will only let you know how prepared you are to take college level coursework at a CSU and potentially help you avoid the ELM and EPT placement tests.
When and how do I take the test?
The Early Assessment of Readiness for College test is given during the spring semester at public high schools in California along with the CSTs (usually between March and May).
How long is the test?
The test is an additional 15 multiple-choice questions in each English and mathematics, which is approximately 15 minutes in each section. There is also a 45-minute essay prompt in the English Language Arts given in March.
After taking the EAP test, when will I receive my test results?
Your EAP results will be included in your STAR Report. The STAR report is mailed home addressed to your parent and/or guardian in the month of August before your senior year. EAP results are located on the second page of the STAR Report in the bottom left-hand corner. If you released your scores to the CSU during the CST testing in your 11th grade, you will also be able to view your results online at www.calstate.edu/eap/results.
How do I release my EAP results to the CSU?
During the CST test, students have the ability to release their scores to the CSU by filling in the bubble located at the end of the EAP additional 15 questions. Students may only release their scores during the time they are taking the test.
Where can I sign-up to get an email reminder when my EAP results are available online?
You can visit www.csusuccess.org/juniors to receive an email reminder, but don’t forget you will only be able to view your results if you released your scores during the CST test.
Where can I find practice questions to prepare for the EAP test?
You can find free practice test questions for EAP at www.csumathsuccess.org and www.csuenglishsuccess.org. Both websites include sample quizzes and retired essay prompts to prepare for the exam.
Find out how your high school has done in the past. Check out the ETS websites for 2008 and 2009
http://eap2008.ets.org
http://eap2009.ets.org/
For questions or further information about the Early Assessment Program (EAP), please contact Xiomara Melendez, Early Assessment Program Coordinator, or send an email to EAP for general EAP questions.
