Accuplacer Tests (Preparation & Sample Questions)
Effective July 1, 2006, the College Board Accuplacer is designated as the system-endorsed placement instrument for assessment of reading comprehension, written English, and mathematics in the implementation of the MnSCU Board Policy 3.3 Assessment for Course Placement.
Essay Test
The essay form is designed for those with excellent writing skills to place above the entry-level Writing I. It may place students into the following courses:
WRIT 231 (Writing II), WRIT 261 (Business Writing), or
WRIT 271 (Technical Writing)But, it can NOT be used to test out of the college level writing requirement. Note: If you want to take the essay test, please say so when you sign up.
Your writing sample will be evaluated by Metropolitan State University writing faculty on how well you
Summarize a short reading Focus on a topic Organize your writing Use paragraphs to explain and develop your ideas Support your point of view with appropriate examples and evidence Express yourself clearly using the conventions of written English
Note: If your own self-assessment of your writing skills suggests that you belong in a course different from the recommended, or if you are interested in taking an advanced writing course at this time, you can receive further assessment of your writing. Send a copy of the recommendation letter, two additional pieces of writing, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Professor Brian Nerney, Metropolitan State University, 1380 Energy Park, Suite 205, St. Paul, MN 55108.
English Language Proficiency Tests
A new student whose native language is not English and who is not fluent in English should take the language proficiency tests. For more information, please contact Baorong Li at 651-793-1464 or at Baorong.Li@metrostate.edu.