English Placement Testing
Description of the English Placement Test:
The UW English Placement Test consists of three subtests. These subtests are English Usage, Sentence Correction, and Reading Comprehension. The entire English Placement Test is designed to be completed in 80 minutes, which requires an average of approximately 30 seconds per test item. This is sufficient time for most students to complete the test.
To view sample items and to learn more about the EPT click here:
Sample English Placement Test Items
The test is referred to as the UWENGL. Two scores are reported.
UWENGL Total: This score contains all the items on the test. The score scale is 150-850. This is the score that is used for placement into English 110.
UWENGL Reading: This score contains only the items from the Reading Comprehension section. The score scale is 150-850.
Where are the scores reported:
Students and faculty can both view the results of placement scores on MyBlugold.
Students should choose Option 6 (Grades, G.P.A.s…) and then option # 5 (Admission Information and Test Scores).
Faculty must choose a particular student and then choose option # 4 (Admission Information and Test Scores).
Placement into English 110 is based on EITHER the English placement test or the ACT English score or the SAT. Use the appropriate chart.
Testing Out of English 110
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to test out of English 110:
- Students with a high school rank in class in the top 10% AND an ACT English of at least 28 or an SAT Writing of 610.
- Students with an ACT English of 28 or an SAT Writing of 610 with a 3.5 average in their high school English classes.
- Students not required to submit an ACT score for admission who have a UWENGL of 565 or above.
These students may take the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) English Composition with Essay. If they receive a 57 on this exam, they have met the English Course requirement and the English Competency requirement. THEY DO NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE
Procedures for taking the CLEP
When Offered: The test is given by individual appointment on the computer year round. For specific dates call Academic Testing Office, 836-5522.
Cost at UW-Eau Claire: $65.00, payable the day of the test. ($70 as of July 1, 2007)
Taking the test elsewhere: For information about taking the test at a site other then UW-Eau Claire, check out the CLEP website.http://www.collegeboard.org/clep/
Content of CLEP English composition with essay examination:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/ex_ec.html
