The writing sample is used to determine English course placement. The student will write an essay on a topic assigned by the Language and Literature Department.
Mathematics There are two forms of the mathematics test.
One is for those who have had two years of algebra in high school, the other is for those who have had one year of algebra or less. Forty-five minutes is allotted for the mathematics test. Reading The Asset Reading Test measures vocabulary and comprehension. The chemistry placement test measures comprehensive, basic chemical vocabulary and math applications. All students must take and pass the chemistry placement exam irrespective of any prior courses they have taken or degrees they have completed in order to enroll in CHEM121.