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:
- Reading the honor code.
- Reading an assigned article.
- 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.
- 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
Take the English Placement Test
The English placement test is currently offered online. See your Canvas account for details.
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.
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