Composition Program Placement Procedures

Test-Out Option: Credit by Departmental Examination

Any student at Emporia State University may attempt to test out of Composition I and/or Composition II by submitting a portfolio (comprised of a reflective cover letter and three writing samples) for evaluation. This test-out may be attempted no more than once per semester and may be attempted no more than twice total. The portfolio is then assessed by Composition Program faculty.

Advanced Placement – College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)

Emporia State University accepts Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores from courses in several areas. If you have taken College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) advanced placement courses through high school, you may be eligible for Comp I and/or Comp II credit.

High schools interested in more information should contact the Advanced Placement program:

• Phone: 888-225-5427
• Email: apstudents@info.collegeboard.org
• Website: www.collegeboard.org

International Baccalaureate Program

Students may be awarded credit if they successfully complete the high school International Baccalaureate Diploma with acceptable examination scores, which vary according to discipline. Credit is received for Higher-Level Pass scores only. Credit is not granted for the Subsidiary Pass or Diploma Program. Transcripts may be ordered by calling the International Baccalaureate North America Program:

• Phone: 212-696-4464
• Email: ibna@ibo.org

ACT Placement Scores

Students coming in with ACT Scores will be placed into Composition Classes as detailed below.

** Students whose ACT English scores are 15 and below are encouraged to enroll in EG 001, Basic Writing.