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English Placement Test (EPT) General Information
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| Essay | 45 minutes on an assigned topic |
| Reading Skills | 30 minutes to answer 45 multiple-choice questions |
| Composing Skills | 30 minutes to answer 45 multiple-choice questions |
The EPT is given in conjunction with the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM). Students may take the test at the most convenient CSU campus. Go to the CSU EPT/ELM Information Bulletin for a complete list of EPT test dates and registration procedures on all the CSU campuses.
Please note that online registration for the EPT has changed and is now available at www.ets.org/csu.
The CSU English Placement Test must be completed by all entering undergraduates, with the exception of those who present proof of one of the following:
| A score of "Exempt" or "Ready for college-level English courses" on the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) taken along with the English Language Arts California Standard Test in grade 11 | |
| A score of 500 or above on the critical reading section of the College Board SAT Reasoning Test | |
| A score of 22 or above on the American College Testing (ACT) English Test | |
| A score of 3 or above on either the Language and Composition or Composition and Literature examination of the College Board Scholastic Advanced Placement Program | |
| Completion and transfer to CSU of the credits for a college course that satisfies the CSU General Education requirement in English Composition, provided such a course was completed with a grade of C or better |
If you have any questions about being exempt from the EPT, check
with the Admissions and Records Service Center, Langsdorf Hall -
room 114 or call (657) 278-7601.
The English Placement Test (EPT) is administered on all CSU campuses. Students may take the test at the most convenient CSU campus. Go to the CSU EPT/ELM Information Bulletin for a complete list of test dates and registration procedures on all the CSU campuses.
Please note that online registration for the EPT has changed and is now available at www.ets.org/csu.
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Test Date
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Deadline Dates (at
5 pm)
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Week Scores Mailed
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February 11, 2012
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January 27, 2012
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March 5, 2012
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March 17, 2012
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March 2, 2012
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April 9, 2012
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April 21, 2012
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April 6, 2012
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May 28, 2012
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NOTE: Test registration may close early if maximum seating capacity is reached.
The English Placement Test (EPT) is given in conjunction with the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam. Go to the CSU EPT/ELM Information Bulletin for a complete list of EPT and/or ELM test dates and registration procedures on all the CSU campuses.
Please note that online registration for the EPT has changed and is now available at www.ets.org/csu.
Please note: Beginning in 2012, students who score below 138 on the EPT will be required to participate in Early Start. Visit www.csusuccess.org for more information about the Early Start program. For those students planning on attending Cal State, Fullerton, additional information about Early Start can be found at http://www.fullerton.edu/admissions/ProspectiveStudent/earlystart.asp.
Because the EPT is a placement test, "cut scores" determine what courses students must attend. The cut score for the EPT is 147 on a scale that goes from a lowest possible score of 120 to a highest possible score of 180.
If your EPT score is 147 or above, you are ready for college-level English.
If you score 146-142 on the EPT, you are recommended to take English 100/100W during the summer term and earn a passing grade of "C" or better in order to meet GE English level requirements. If you earn a "C-" or lower in English 100/100W or do not take English 100/100W, you must enroll in English 99 during the fall semester. A "CR" must be earned in English 99 within the first two semesters.
If you score 141 and below on the EPT, you are recommended to take English 100/100W during the summer term and earn a passing grade of C or better in order to meet the GE English level requirements. If you earn a "C-" or lower in English 100/100W or do not take English 100/100W, you are required to take English 99 during the fall semester. A "CR" must be earned in English 99 within the first two semesters. One ILE appointment is required if you have fewer than 60 units. Contact the CSUF Intensive Learning Experience (ILE) program in University Hall-room 234, or telephone (657) 278-7236.
See the English Placement Test/Entry Level Mathematics Bulletin of Information for further information.
This page is maintained by the Cal State Fullerton department
of Testing Services. Report problems to
vpsatech@fullerton.edu.
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