The score benchmark to show college readiness on the exam works in conjunction with your ELAR College Readiness Classification (CRC) score on the multiple-choice questions. There are two options to hit the mark: Score 945-990 on the CRC and achieve a score of 5-8 on the Essay Test Score 910-944 on the CRC, a 5-6 on the Diagnostic Test, and a 5-8 on the Essay Test If you score according to the benchmark, you’ll be allowed to enroll in the college-level courses in your major. If you miss the mark, you can retake the exam according to the guidelines of the administering school district or college. At some point, if you can’t reach the passing standard, you’ll be informed of options including developmental courses to get you to the college level.