Student results do not vary much when the test is retaken in a short period. Allowing students to retake the EPT encourages focus on the test instead of the more important English skills that it measures. I can only afford to take one ESL class. Lack of success in writing courses is often related to problems with reading. I completed the entire ESL program at another college and was ready to take freshman English before I transferred.
Different colleges have different standards.
This is one of the considerations students should make in choosing a college. NVCCs English skills standards are higher than some colleges and lower than others. If your EPT score places you above Level II, you can take other courses in the College. However, there are English requirements for other departments. Students interested in taking courses in a particular department should contact that department prior to registration.