Heading to UC next year? Sign up for the AWPE!

Now that you’re happily on your way to a UC next year, you’ll need to take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) on May 11th, if you haven’t already satisfied the requirement.  You’ll receive a letter from UC with information about the location and other information in early April if you need to take the AWPE.

Students aren’t required to take the AWPE if you have any of the following scores:

– 30 or better on the ACT, English Language Arts; or

– 680 or better on the SAT, Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing section; or

– 3 or above on either the AP English Language or AP English Literature; or

– 5 or above on an IB Higher Level English A: Literature exam; or

– 6 or above on an IB Standard Level English A: Literature exam; or

– 5 or above on an IB Higher Level English A: Language and Literature exam; or

– 6 or above on an IB Standard Level English A: Language and Literature exam; or

– Successfully completed a UC-transferable English composition college course.

Go to www.ucop.edu/elwr for more information.