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English Placement Test

As part of the UC Blue Ash response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all on-campus testing is temporarily unavailable. Tests will be online only until further notice.

English Placement Test Overview

For the English placement test, you will be given an article to read, and in response, you will compose an essay with three required sections. Writing professors from the University of Cincinnati will evaluate your writing in order to place you in the English Class that is best suited to your needs.

Completing the English Placement Test

The English placement test consists of the following steps:

  1. Reading the honor code.
  2. Reading an assigned article.
  3. Composing a Word document that includes:
    • A one-paragraph summary of the assigned article.
    • A multi-paragraph essay responding to the arguments in the assigned article.
    • A reflective paragraph about the strengths and weakness in your writing.
  4. Submitting/uploading the Word document.

Evaluation Process

Students will be evaluated based on their ability to do the following:

  • Follow directions
  • Understand and summarize the article
  • Express your ideas clearly and appropriately for your audience
  • Demonstrate an understanding of paragraph and essay structure
  • Support your ideas with specific examples and details
  • Use standard formal English

English Placement Test Preparation

UC Blue Ash College has provided a free series of tutorials to help students prepare for college level work as they get ready for starting their first year of college. The tutorials will also review materials for the Math and English placement tests.

Review Practice Problems & Materials

Take the English Placement Test

The English placement test is offered both on campus and online.

English Placement Test Score Guide

Each student will recieve a score emailed to their UC email account within two weeks of completing the English Placement Test. The English score given represents the course a student placed into. This information has been provided to Academic Advisors to assist with course registration.

English Placement Test Score Guide

SCORE

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

5

ENGL-1001

ENGLISH COMPOSITION

3

ENGL-0099

PREPARATORY COMPOSITION

2

ENGL-0097

INTRO TO ACADEMIC LITERACIES

1

ENGL-0097

INTRO TO ACADEMIC LITERACIES

An English Placement score can be appealed. Please visit our Appeals and Retakes page for more information.

Resources

Contact Information

Admissions Office
Muntz Hall | Room 151
Phone: 513-745-5783
placementtesting@ucblueash.edu