UC-Bound Freshmen: You Need to Take the AWPE - Merit Educational Consultants
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UC-Bound Freshmen: You Need to Take the AWPE

If you’re going to a UC this fall (as a freshman), you’ll need to take the Analytical Writing Placement Evaluation (AWPE) this Saturday, May 14th. 

This written test determines whether or not you can begin to take college-level English classes this fall. 

You don’t need to take the AWPE if you’ve satisfied one of the following requirements:

  • 30 or better on the ACT, English Language Arts; or
  • 30 or better on the ACT, Combined English/Writing (last administered June 2015); or
  • 680 or better on the College Board SAT Reasoning Test, Writing (last administration January 2016); or
  • 3 or above on either Advanced Placement Examination in English; or
  • 5 or above on an International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A: Literature exam (formerly known as Higher Level English A1 exam); or
  • 6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A: Literature exam (formerly known as Standard Level English A1 exam); or
  • 5 or above on an International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A: Language and Literature exam; or
  • 6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A: Language and Literature exam

To find a test center near you and to register for the AWPE, go to http://www.ucop.edu/elwr/.