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.

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.

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.

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

The English placement test is currently offered online. See your Canvas account for details.

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.

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

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