<p>Hi. UT's website states that you must meet calculus readiness in order to be considered admission into Natural Science. However, I am one point from meeting the 26 ACT math (yes pathetic), and I was wondering if I can take the ALEKS for the calculus readiness instead. I really want to get into the Natural Science program. It says on their website that I can submit an ALEKS as long as it is a score of 80 or above. How do I go about taking the test? Can I even take it as an incoming freshmen? Thanks!</p>
<p>Incoming freshman into CSN are required to take the Aleks calc readiness test. I don’t know how you go about taking it before hand. I would take a look at their website to see what you could find out.</p>
<p>My understanding is these two are not related. You still need to do well on your ACT math. After you get admitted, the CNS (and other colleges) require you take the ALEKS test. This is basically because they don’t truely trust the ACT, and want to do their own assessment of your math abilities. Based on the outcome you will not be rejected, but you will be directed to the most appropriate Calc course for you. For example you could end up in a pre-Calc course, or you could end up in the advanced Calc course (if you chose to take it). Also please note that during orientation they will give you another “mini-ALEKS” just to confirm the score (ie make sure you didn’t cheat). As long as you are relatively close to your score you are ok.</p>
<p>jess82</p>
<p>You have 2 options:
- Improve your ACT
- Go to UGS, take introductory level Math and Science classes open to EVERYONE, and see if CNS is even for you and you can handle the classes. If you can handle them, transfer to CNS is very easy.</p>