Calc Readiness Requirement?

texansfan1
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:14:25 +0000

My understanding is these two are not related. You still need to do well on your ACT math. After you get admitted, the CNS (and other colleges) require you take the ALEKS test. This is basically because they don’t truely trust the ACT, and want to do their own assessment of your math abilities. Based on the outcome you will not be rejected, but you will be directed to the most appropriate Calc course for you. For example you could end up in a pre-Calc course, or you could end up in the advanced Calc course (if you chose to take it). Also please note that during orientation they will give you another “mini-ALEKS” just to confirm the score (ie make sure you didn’t cheat). As long as you are relatively close to your score you are ok.