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English placement assessment

All Wright State Students (Main and Lake Campus) must submit your completed essay online at least 10 days before your scheduled Orientation date. If you do not, your course schedule may be incomplete.

What is the Writing Placement Test?

Wright State's Writing Placement Test is an online assessment tool used to determine the right writing course for you to take. It asks you to read a brief essay, write a summary of it, and then write an essay related to the essay’s topic. You have three days from the time you begin the test to do the reading and writing and submit your work online.

Who must take the Writing Placement Test?

Placement in Wright State’s writing courses is determined through a combination of ACT English or SAT Verbal scores and scores on the Writing placement test:

The best writing course for your needs is determined through a combination of ACT English or SAT Verbal scores and your score on the Writing placement test. This chart shows whether or not you must take the test:

If you have:		Placement:	Take the test?
ACT English score of 23 or above	SAT Verbal score of 530 or above	ENG 101	No
ACT English score of 18-22	SAT Verbal score of 430-529	Your placement must be determined	Yes: You must take the placement test
ACT English score of 15-17	SAT Verbal score of 380-429	DEV 092 Lake Campus: TEN 085	You may take the placement test to challenge your placement
ACT English score of 14 or below	SAT Verbal score of 379 or below	DEV 082 Lake Campus: TEN 085	You may take the placement test to challenge your placement
No ACT or SAT score		Your placement must be determined	Yes: You must take the placement test
Non-native student		Your placement must be determined	Yes: You must take the placement test
Previous college composition credit with grade of C or higher	Posted AP credit for ENG 101	You may be advised to enroll in ENG 102	No
If you have taken both the ACT and SAT, you may use your best score to determine your writing course placement.

Why do I need to complete an English writing assessment?

Taking the writing course that is right for you is an important first step to developing the writing skills you’ll need both now and later. To earn a degree in any major, you will need to earn passing grades in two first-year writing courses, four writing-intensive courses in the General Education program, and two writing-intensive courses in your major.

How do I take the Writing Placement Test?

To begin the writing placement test, you will be required to authenticate with your Wright State UID and PIN. The first time you log in, you will see the test and instructions for completing it. Remember: Once you begin the test, you must complete it by submitting your writing within 72 hours.

To submit your test, you will return to this page and log in again. When you do, you will receive instructions for submitting your test.

Start your English Writing Placement Test

If you do not know your campus UID and PIN or have trouble logging on, please call the Help Desk at (937) 775-4827 (toll-free at 1-888-775-4827) or visit 025 Library Annex.

Questions?

For more information or assistance, please contact University College at (937) 775-5750.

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