Anyone Take the online Test?

fusionall
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:25:32 +0000

You could look up stuff online but why would you? You’re just screwing yourself over if you don’t know the material when you actually go to that higher class that you shouldn’t be in. The assessment test is there for a reason and to bypass this crucial tool in placement is to put your academic career at risk which will not to mention screw up the rest of your future hopes if you cannot achieve the GPA you desire.

I honestly don’t look at it to be somewhat of a mark of shame being placed in a lower division course rather than a higher division one. This isn’t high school anymore where simplistic ideologies about appearance and perceived intelligence rule supreme. Honestly, who really gives a damn if you’re in WRI 1 instead of WRI 10? If other people (besides your family) care about the classes you’re taking they should really reevaluate their way of thought and get a life.

Also, although this may be a little harsh for simply looking up information online, cheating will result in your expulsion. It may not be today, not be the first time you cheat, but it will happen eventually if you don’t stop cheating (I’m not talking about you personally, just something to keep in mind). It’s best to get rid of that “well, I haven’t done it in a while so I can look” mentality early since looking facts up online for an online test may lead to copying a friend’s midterm paper which would lead you out the door if caught. I took AP Biology two years ago, does that make it acceptable to look up information that would skew the integrity of my test? This isn’t just another letter grade on a report card. Your actions translate to the type of person you are and the type of person you will end up becoming after college.

Oh, and I’m pretty sure they’re timed anyway. Spending 2 hours on something that took most 45 minutes may raise eyebrows, especially if you enter the class without absolutely any knowledge of the course material.

Simply put, yes you can look up information online, cheater. ;]