What IsEnglishPlacement?

The goal ofEnglish placement is to make sure that you take the right English course for your goals and starting point at Seattle Central College.

Programs or courses may also have pre-requisites, so it’s important that you register for the right class for you.

We have a variety of ways to help you figure out which class suits your needs. There are many options and we are here to help!

What Assessment Path is BestForYou?

Where are you coming from?

Directed Self-Placement

We believe students know themselves best and the Directed Self-Placement process gives you the power to make an informed decision about which English course you choose. Directed Self-Placement is a short survey in which you answer a series of questions, look at readings and student writing samples, and determine for yourself which class works for you right now. Students on visas F, M, or J should contact the International Program for placement. Click on this link to take the Directed Self-Placement survey.

What does it make me eligible for?
ESL 098/099; ABE 062; English 105; English 098; English 099 I 101 (combined); English 101

Can I take a practice test?
No, there is no practice test because this is not a “test.” You take the survey and determine the English course that is best for you.

What do I do now?
You can use this link to take Directed Self-Placement. The Testing Center will upload your results the following business day

High School Transcripts

Your High School Transcript can be used in a variety of ways to place you into English classes.

Cumulative GPA

You can use your overall cumulative High School GPA to place into English classes. You may use either your Senior year mid-point cumulative GPA (12thgrade semester 1) or your final cumulative GPA upon High School graduation (12th grade semester 2).

What does it make me eligible for?

If youhave a GPA of 2.0-2.4, you are eligible to takeEnglish099/101.This course is 10 credits and you earn college credit for English 101 upon completion.

If you have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, you are eligible to take English 101. This course is 5 credits and you earn college credit for English 101 upon completion.

What do I do now?

Take your High School Transcriptto the Testing Office.

Smarter Balanced

Many High School students take theSmarter Balancedexam to find out which English or Math classes they qualify for.

What does it make me eligible for?

If you have a Smarter Balanced score of 3 or 4, you are eligible to take English 101.

What do I do now?

Take yourSmarter Balanced exam resultsto the Testing Office.

Bridge to College

Some High School students take a course that makes them eligible for English 101 even if other scores do not qualify them.

What does it make me eligible for?

If you have a “B” or better in aBridgeto CollegeCourseyou are eligible to take English 101.

What do I do now?

Take your High School Transcriptto the Admissions Department.

GED

TheGEDis a four-part test. You may use your score in Reasoning and Language Arts to place into English 101. You may take the GED at Seattle Central College or local correctional institutions.

What does it make me eligible for?

If you have a Reasoning and Language Arts score of 145 – 164, you are eligible for English 099 / 101.

If you have a Reasoning and Language Arts score of 165 or higher, you are eligible for English 101.

What do I do now?

Take yourGEDTranscriptto the Testing Office.

ACT

TheACT Testis taken at designated ACT Centers and there are costs associated with it.

What does it make me eligible for?

If you have an ACT Test score of 19 or higher in English and Reading, you are eligible for English 101.

What do I do now?

Take your official ACT score to the Testing Office. (www.act.org. College code 4475.)

SAT

TheSAT Testis taken at designated SAT Centers and there are costs associated with it.

What does it make me eligible for?

If you have a score of 510 or above in SAT Evidenced Based Reading and Writing,you are eligible for English 101.

What do I do now?

Take your officialSAT score to the Testing Office. (http://www.collegeboard.org. College code 4033.)

AP

Some High School students take AP classes, otherwise called Advanced Placement classes.

What does it make me eligible for?

If you have a score of 4 or 5 for anAP classin English, you will receive credit for English 101 and be eligible for English 102.

What do I do now?

Have your official AP scoresent to Seattle Central.

12thGrade Language Arts

Washington State 12thgraders take 2 semesters of Language Arts. You can use your grade to place into English classes. You may use either your Language Arts grade from Semester 1 or Semester 2.

What does it make me eligible for?

If you have a“C” grade or better, you are eligible to takeEnglish 099/101. This course is 10 credits and you earn college credit for English 101 upon completion.

If you have a"B” grade or better, you are eligible to take English 101. This course is 5 credits and you earn college credit for English 101 upon completion.

What do I do now?

Take your High School Transcript to the Admissions Department.

College Success Test

The College Success Test is an English placement test for ESL/English for non-native speakers.

• LOCATION: Proctored, and taken in the Testing Office
• TEST TIMES: Walk - in, no appointments needed: Please check schedule: can vary by quarter.
• COST & ID: $20, and Photo ID is required
• TIME LIMIT: None, test can be paused and saved for up to 30 days. (International Students: please checkprogramrequirements.)
• FORMAT: Computerized 3 multiple-choice sections (20 questions each) 1 short essay
• MATERIALS: Scratch paper, pencils.
• RETAKE: One retake is allowed within 2 years of first test, at any time. No waitingperiod.
• International Students: please checkprogrampolicy.
• VALID FOR: No expiration.
• SCORING: Immediate, scores (0 - 20) for each multiple-choice section: Listening, Writing, Reading

What does it make me eligible for?

**This test does NOT placeyouinto English101.**
The test will only place you into ESL courses, including transitional.( International Students: please check withprogramfor scoring rules.)

What do I do now?

Check thecurrent test schedule, then walk-in to the center to take the test.

TOEFL

TheTOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an American English based placement test that measures English proficiency for non-native speakers.

The exam is online and is taken on a computerat ETS-authorized test centers. This test not given in Seattle Central’s Testing Office. The exam contains four components:

• Reading - 60-80 minutes
• Listening - 60-90 minutes
• Speaking - 20 minutes
• The speaking portion is through the computer
• Writing - 50 minutes
• The writing portion is typed

What does it make me eligible for?

This test is used to demonstrateEnglish proficiency for placementin English classes. English proficiency determines where you begin your studies at Seattle Central. Test scores are valid for two years.

What do I do now?

Have your official TOEFL scoresent to Seattle Central (Institution Code: 4741) and contact your program.

Reciprocity Policy

Placement Reciprocity is a statewide agreement that allows for the following:

Entering students who have qualified for a specific level of pre-college math, English, or reading, either through course completion or local skills assessment, at one Washington CTC, may have the course placement level honored at another Washington CTC if the student so requests, even if the courses may not be exact equivalents.

Entering students who qualify for entry into college–level math, English, or reading, either through course completion or local skills assessment, will be considered to have met the entry college–level standard at every community and technical college.

Students requesting reciprocity must initiate the process within one year of their initial placement assessment.

If you have questions about Placement Reciprocity, Admissions and Registration staff members are happy to assist you. You may download the Placement Reciprocity form.

• Information about how to send anofficial AP score reportto Seattle Central
• Information about how to send anofficial IB score reportto Seattle Central

International Credits

Students who wish to transfer credits from colleges and universities located outside the United States will need to have their transcripts evaluated by an independent internationalcredentialsevaluation agency. We recommend you use the services of one of the following organizations.

If applicable, be sure to select course–by–course evaluations. Those who are here studying on an F1 Visa must contact the International Programs office for information about transfer credit evaluations.

Recommended Credentials Evaluation Agencies

Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
P.O. Box 6908 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
p: 310.275.3530 f: 310.275.3528acei@acei1.com|acei1.com

American Education Research Corporation
P.O. Box 996, West Covina, CA 91793–0996
p: 626.3389.4404 f: 626.339.9081aerc–eval.com

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
PO Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203–3470
p: 414.289.3400 f: 414.289.3411eval@ece.org|ece.org

Foundation for International Services, Inc.
505 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 101, Edmonds, WA 98020
p: 425.248.2255 f: 425.248.2262fis–web.com

International Consultants of Delaware
PO Box 8629 Philadelphia, PA 19101–8626
p: 215.222.8454 ext. 603 f: 215.349.0026icdeval.com

JosefSilny& Associates, Inc.
7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33173
p: 305.273.1616 f: 305.273.1338 fax translations: 305.273.1984info@jsilny.com|jsilny.com

Official Transcript

An official transcript includes the Registrar's signature, the Seattle Central seal, and the date it was issued. An official transcript is delivered in a sealed envelope, which should not be opened by anyone except the addressee. It is a legal document. There is a fee of $7.50 for each official copy, effective summer quarter 2016.

UnofficialTranscript

An unofficial transcript is the student's academic record without signature, seal, date, or sealed envelope. There is no fee. A student may obtain an unofficial transcript by following the same procedure as for requesting an official transcript, set forth below. The student can also obtain the unofficial transcript throughMyCentral.

Requesting Transcripts

Request anofficial transcriptwhen you send it to another academic institution; a government agency; a bank; an employer; or you need legal proof of your academic record. Request anunofficial transcriptwhen a legal document is not necessary, such as for your personal files.

You can access and download yourunofficial transcriptsare free. Learn more about how to request yourofficial transcripts.