Thursday, January 17, 2013

What is the EPT and the ELM?


What is the EPT and the ELM?

The EPT (English Placement Test) is designed to assess the level of reading and writing skills of entering undergraduate students so that they can be placed in appropriate courses.

The ELM (Entry Level Math) exam is designed to assess the skill levels of entering California State University students in the areas of mathematics typically covered in three years of rigorous college preparatory mathematics courses in high school.

Am I Exempt?

EPT
ELM
Exemption by:


SAT
500 or above on the critical reading section
550 or above on the mathematics section
Or
550 or above on a SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2)
ACT
22 or above
23 or above
AP exams
3 or above on either the AP English Language or AP English Literature exam

3 or above on the AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Statistics exam
EAP
Exempt or conditionally exempt and passed 12th grade honors or AP English class.
Exempt or conditionally exempt and passed 12th grade advance level math



Can retake?
NO
YES
Testing Dates:
*Registration deadline is a day before the exam
Saturday Feb. 9
Saturday March 16
Saturday April 6
Saturday May 4

How do I register?

Online at www.ets.org/csu

How much does it cost?

ELM fee is $18; EPT fee is $18; EPT and ELM combined is $36

Where do I take the test?

San Diego State
5500 Campanile Drive, SSW-2549
San Diego, CA 92182-7449
www.sdsu.edu/testoffice
E-mail: staar@mail.sdsu.edu
(619) 594-5216 FAX (619) 594-5036