Diagnotic+Tests

On the first day of classes, all students are required to write a 50-minute impromptu writing (essay/ACT letter) in class to confirm placement in the appropriate level. Essays are read promptly by the students’ teachers during the first week of classes. The first day writing samples help teachers identify students who may require additional support in order to perform at ht expected level of the class or identify students who are eligible for placement in another level. Only new ESL students can be transferred to a lower ESL level, if deemed necessary. Students who have satisfactorily completed a previous course in the department cannot be transferred back to a lower level. Writing samples of ESL 095 students that are strong enough to pass the ACT may be submitted to ACT committee for scoring. If the sample is assigned a ’7’ or greater then that student is exempt from ESL095 and may register for English 101.
 * __ Diagnostic Testing: First Day Essays __**