<p>The AWPE test is not really important when you first get into UCI. It just means you won’t be taking a writing course first quarter. For most majors, you need to finish Writing 39C by the end of sophomore year. You can take it during the year if you don’t want to get it rushed. If you get placed into 39B, you need to take that as well as 39C. If you fail the test, you will be placed into 39A, which you have to take along with 39B and 39C. You cannot be placed in 39C by the AWPE, so make sure you are prepared to take even 39A just incase you didn’t pass the test. I would recommend you to take it during freshmen year.</p>