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NOTES English Area Humanities and Social Sciences Division University of the Virgin Islands 2009 University of the Virgin Islands Division of Humanities and Social Sciences English Placement Testing GENERAL INFORMATION As an entering freshman at UVI whose Critical Reading and Writing scores on the SAT Reasoning Test are below 500 or whose ACT- English score is less than 21, you may take the English Placement Tests to determine your appropriate English placement level prior beginning the semester. There are two English Placement tests and each takes one hour. English 101, Reading in the Content Area (RCA 021), measures vocabulary, comprehension and reading rate. It consists of analogies and paragraph readings with comprehension questions. English 100, Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC 011) is an essay test which involves creating an outline and writing a basic five paragraph essay on a given topic. If a student does not have SAT or ACT scores then that student can also take the English Placement Tests. Students must bring an official picture identification when they come to take the English Placement Tests. It is imperative that students concentrate and do their best work on the placement tests. Test results are generally available within two days so students can register. REGISTRATION When students register for English 100, Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC 011) or for English 101, Reading in the Content Area (RCA 021), they must also register for a linked course of Science 100 – The Natural World or Social Science 100 – An Introduction to the Social Sciences. These linked courses allow you to apply concepts taught in the English courses. For more information about testing services see the UVI catalog online at www.uvi.edu page 25, Additional Preparation and Testing. For specific information about English Testing call 693-1340 or 693-1346 on the St. Thomas campus.