Subject A vs. core classes

<p>whats the difference between the subject A english course, and the different core classes at each college (depending on the theme) that every student must take? if i tested out of subject a by SAT scores, does that mean im exempt from any of the classes that are required of each student by their particular college?</p>

<p>I don't think you're exempt from the core course, but you'd be exempt from the basic English course. I heard from a friend that the English course mostly is for people who's first language isn't English (although she went to Berkeley, so maybe it's different there). I'm kind of hoping I can take the basic English class because it will ease me into college level course work and I won't have a severe anxiety attack, which I'm prone to having!</p>

<p>K, thanks, thats what i was thinking, but id also heard that the core courses were most the general ed, and i wasnt sure if i would be missing out, or wasting time by taking or not taking them. ive heard that subject a is pretty much a joke, and if you get above a 680 on the sat writing or a 5 on ap lit youre expemt</p>

<p>That's not entirely correct...</p>

<p>Subject A is basically a prereq to <em>college</em> in general. Your SAT/whatever means you're exempt from the UC-wide exam in May for incoming freshmen. Those who don't pass take a remedial core section, and must pass by the end of freshman year to continue in the university. Everyone is required to take core, unless you enter with 30-45 credits (varies based on college affiliation). Even if you have the credits, it's recommended to take core because (a) you'll be with aaaall the other frosh and (b) it generally fulfills at least some GEs.</p>

<p>There are a total of 3 writing requirements - C1, C2, and W. C1 is always core, C2 can also be core if you're in the honors section, but that's only ~20 students per college. Everyone else takes Writing 2 to fulfill C2. HOWEVER - If you have a 5 on the AP Lit/Lang exam, you are exempt from C2 by default. </p>

<p>The third, W, is a writing intensive course, usually taken within your major.</p>

<p>kewkiekid how do you find out whether you're exempt or not?</p>

<p>If you get a 680 or above on the SAT writing, and then I think that a 5 and maybe a 4 on AP lit. If you dont qualify either of those ways you take some sort of placement exam, and if you dont do well enough, you have to take subject a</p>

<p>ALL STUDENTS who will enter the University of California as freshmen must demonstrate their command of the English language by fulfilling the Entry Level Writing Requirement (formerly known as Subject A requirement). Those students from California high schools who have not satisfied the requirement by April 1, 2007, must take the Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE - formerly known as Subject A Examination) on May 12, 2007 , at one of the testing centers throughout the state.</p>

<p>Students who have been admitted to the University of California for fall 2007 and who have not met the Entry Level Writing Requirement by April 1, will receive an e-mail or letter directing them to the test center near their home or school. Students could have satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement by either scoring:</p>

<pre><code>* 30 or better on the ACT Combined English/Writing test; or
* 680 or better on the College Board SAT-II Writing Test; or
* 680 or better on the College Board SAT Reasoning Test, Writing section; or
* 3, 4 or 5 on either Advanced Placement (AP) Examination in English; or
* 5 or above on an International Baccalaureate High Level English A exam
* 6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A exam
</code></pre>

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<p>So hopefully, I can pass the U.C. Analytical Writing Placement Exam..or else I'll have to take Subject A classes.
Did anyone receive the email/letter they are talking about?</p>