WowCan'tWait

I just got an email to take this exam to meet the entry level writing requirement. Is it easy to pass it? I got 660 on writing section... so close..

haikumarukuchan

Do u have an AP test?
like above 3 score?

if u do

u can get out of it...

I know some people who say the test is pretty easy if your good with like writing

Say What?

Can you copy and paste the email? I open it and it's blank..

poonpoon_lam

I got the email too but I passed English 1A at JC last semester. Do I still hv to take the test?

hamburgler2

What are the requirements to test out of this ?

HelloAll

I also have passed a summer class at a local CC (passed english 1A w/ a A)

WowCan'tWait

Dear Candidate:

All undergraduates entering the University of California must satisfy the Entry Level Writing Requirement -- that is, they must demonstrate their ability to write effective essays. University records show that you have not already satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement with a score of 680 or more on the College Board SAT Reasoning Test (Writing section); score of 30 or greater on the ACT Combined English/Writing test; a score of 3, 4, or 5 on either Advanced Placement (AP) English Examination; a score of 5 or above on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A exam; or a grade of C or higher in an acceptable college course in English composition. If you have received a letter of admission from the University of California and are planning to attend, you must take the Universitywide Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE). To do so, you must

send the invoice below with the test fee to the address provided or make your payment online through our online payment system at www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe
report to the above test center by 9:00 AM on May 9 with
A COPY OF THIS EMAIL -- IT IS YOUR TICKET OF ADMISSION

an identification card (school ID, driver's license or other government ID)

a pen with dark ink

poonpoon_lam

@HelloAll: did u get the email?

HelloAll

Yeh I did, which prolly means I'll have to take the exam.

poonpoon_lam

@HA: that's weird 'cuz they said we dont hv to take it if we got "a grade of C or higher in an acceptable college course in English composition."

HelloAll

I'm guessing it didn't meet their requirement. I emailed them, hopefully I'll get a clearer explanation.

SheerReflection

what if you can't show on this day?

I can't believe it's during AP testing. How could they?

HelloAll

Its on a saturday, haha. I think its worth it if you get to ditch English 1A from the UCs.

i say hella

What if you got the email and it was blank?

asianguy168

mine was blank too o :/