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Early Assessment ProgramCynthia Maravilla-MaciasEAP Coordinator562.985.2236Testing@csulb.edu

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COLLEGE ELIGIBLE VS. COLLEGE READYCOLLEGE ELIGIBLEStudent has met the general requirements for admissionsA-Gs Satisfied2.0 GPA SatisfiedSAT/ACTEligibility index:Non STEM (math + critical reading) + (800 x GPA) = 3200

STEM Majors: (600 x GPA) + (critical reading) + (2 x math)=3,300COLLEGE READYStudent has demonstrated proficiency in English and math and will be able to register for all college level courses in their first semester of college, avoiding any remediation/developmental coursework.

Nearly every year since the late 1990s, at least 50 percent of freshmen have required remediation in English or math. Here at LB in 2015, 25% (1,127 of 4,492) incoming Freshman required remediation. 17.6% of total freshman class at long beach required remediation in English. (from Long Beach institutional research )

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COLLEGE ELIGIBLE VS. COLLEGE READYCOLLEGE ELIGIBLEStudent has met the general requirements for admissionsA-Gs Satisfied2.0 GPA SatisfiedSAT/ACTEligibility index:Non STEM (math + critical reading) + (800 x GPA) = 3200

STEM Majors: (600 x GPA) + (critical reading) + (2 x math)=3,300CSU GPAA-G CoursesFrom summer after 9th through 12thRepeated course - only highest grade received is calculated. If course is currently being repeated, original grade will be used to calculate GPA. Up to 8 extra semester pts for UC approved Honors & AP courses

Nearly every year since the late 1990s, at least 50 percent of freshmen have required remediation in English or math. Here at LB in 2015, 25% (1,127 of 4,492) incoming Freshman required remediation. 17.6% of total freshman class at long beach required remediation in English. (from Long Beach institutional research )

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Not Impacted Across State of CaliforniaCSU BakersfieldCSU Channel IslandsCSU Dominguez HillsCSU East BayCSU MaritimeCSU Stanislaus

Opportunities to Demonstrate College ReadinessEarly Assessment ProgramCollege Entrance & Advanced Credit Exams SAT, ACT, AP, IB CSU Placement Exams EPT/ELMCSU Early Start Program

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How does the Early Assessment Program Work?As part of EAP, the California State University (CSU) and many Community Colleges, will use the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASP) /Smarter Balance results to measure and demonstrate the student's "college-readiness" skills in English and math. No extra testing may be required!

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What are the benefits of EAP?Based on EAP performance, students can earn exemption from English and math placement test for CSU and participating Community Colleges (over 80 so far).List of Community Colleges Accepting EAP: http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/StudentServices/EAP/AcceptingEAP.aspxAvoid investing time and money on college remediation courses that do not count toward a baccalaureate degree.

First Chance Ave.Opportunity St.

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EAP is NOT used for EAP is not an admissions test for the CSU, your scores do not affect admissions. Results only determine placement in courses after admissions. EAP scores are not used by the University of California (UC), Private Colleges, or out-of-state colleges.

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EAP/Smarter Balance Assessment: 3 PartsComputer Adaptive Performance2 HoursActivity Performance Task2 HoursActivity Performance Task1.5 HoursActivity Instructions HourActivity Instructions HourAdaptive means the test changes difficulty level as student completes answers to get true assessment of student knowledge. This section includes a range of items types such as selected response, constructed response, table, fill-in, graphing, etc.Performance Tasks can be debate, research, or opinion based written projects

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How will schools get scores?In order for CSU and participating Community Colleges to use your CAASPP/Smarter Balance scores to exempt you from college placement exams, students must consent to releasing both English and math test scores separately at the time of the test.

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How will I and my schools get scores?It is also a good idea to keep the copy of the CAASP/Smarter Balance score report mailed to you. A school may ask you to provide a copy of your scores.

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What do my CAASPP/EAP results mean?

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Which senior courses are approved for conditionally ready students?

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Second Chances!Students may also be exempt from English and/or math CSU placement exams based on other subject and college entrance exams

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A Third Chance Placement ExamsStudents who are not exempt via CAASPP/EAP, AP/IB or college entrance exams MUST TAKE EPT and/or ELM exams or have admissions offer rescinded.Students may still place into college-level courses based on their EPT and/or ELM scores!

More information & practice test for the EPT: http://www.csuenglishsuccess.org/eshomeMore information & practice test for the ELM: http://www.csumathsuccess.org/mshome

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How do placement exams work?Students must register online to take English and/or Math placement test(s) unless exempt by EAP, SAT, ACT, AP, or IB resultsRecommended testing window: February Marchhttps://ept-elm.ets.org/CSU/ Placement test are offered at any CSU campus of your choice, results are considered valid at every CSU campus.Students may only attempt exam(s) once.Cost per exam is $18 ($36 for both English and Math)

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Online Sources for College ReadinessELM www.CSUMathSuccess.org

EPT www.CSUEnglishsuccess.org

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If you have time to burn, and if the teacher is okay with it, then can have students pull out devices and briefly go through the site17

Last Chance Early Start ProgramWhat is Early Start Program?Early Start is required for incoming students who have not fulfilled English and/or math proficiency requirements or did not successfully complete senior year coursework for conditional status. The program starts the summer before the freshman year.Early Start courses will be available at every CSU campus and online.Financial aid available for those who demonstrate need

In 2012, CSU began implementing its EarlyStart program. Early Start requires incomingfreshmen at CSU who have not demonstratedcollege readiness in English or math to beginremedial coursework before taking their regularcoursework18

Junior Year Checklist!Take the CAASPP/EAP seriously & release both math & English scores!Take both the SAT & ACT starting the Spring of Junior YearMake up any deficient grades in the summer, if possible.Research CSUs and specific programs (impaction)Calstate.edu/apply

Senior Year: Applying to CSU TimelineRequirementFreshman ApplicationOctober 1st November 30th Take the SAT/ACT (Dont forget to send your score report!)No later than December 2016Most CSU admissions notifications beginEarly FebruaryRecommended System-wide ELM/EPT DatesFebruary MarchAll CSULB Freshman admissions decisions sent no later thanApril 2016Declare where Early Start will be completedMid AprilDecline or Accept Admissions offerMay 1stFinal Date to take EPT/ELM (system-wide)May 6th, 2016Begin Registration for Early StartMid- MayDeadline to declare where Early Start will be completedDeadline to complete Early Start

Useful Website SummaryIndividual EAP Results www.csumathsucess.org/eap_resultsInformation and practice for ELM/EPT Exams www.csusuccess.orgRegister for EPT/ELM Exams www.ets.org/csuMore information about Early Start Program www.csusuccess.org/earlytartContact List for CSU EAP Coordinators calstate.edu/eap/documents/EAPRoster.pdfInformation about CAASPP www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/Information about EAP www.calstate.edu/eap/

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Questions, Comments, Concerns. Cynthia Maravilla-MaciasEAP Coordinator562.985.2236Testing@csulb.edu