English and Reading Minimum Scores and Exemptions

Initial placement in English courses is based on ACT sub-scores (or comparable SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing scores).  English placement is based on the following ACT/SAT scores:

Reading

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English

ACT English Score	SAT English Score	Placement English Course Name	Course Code	Followed by
15 or below	290 or below	Basic Writing I	ENG 089	ENG 099, ENG 101
16 - 17	300 - 310	Basic Writing II	ENG 099	ENG 101
18 or above	320 or above	English Composition I