Entry Level Writing

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<p>I am going to be a freshman this fall and I have not completed the Entry Level Writing requirement. I did not take an AP English class and missed the ACT cutoff by 1 point. </p>

<p>Everything I have heard about College Writing R1A has been extremely negative and, being 6 units, it would prevent me from taking the classes that I want to take.</p>

<p>Do I absolutely have to take College Writing R1A or is there a way to bypass this class? Can I take the AWP Exam to test out of the class? I would even consider retaking the SAT or ACT if necessary.</p>

<p>Any info would be helpful, I am having trouble finding info about this requirement. It was not even mentioned during my advising session at Calso.</p>

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<p>Yes, the AWPE can allow you to test out of the ELW requirement, so that you can take a regular R&C A course (e.g. College Writing R4A, English R1A, etc.) instead of College Writing R1A.</p>

<p>You should have been required to take the AWPE in May if you have not already fulfilled the ELW requirement beforehand.</p>

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