Lab science courses (e.g. Physics 7A or 8A, Chemistry 1A/1AL or 4A, Biology 1A or 1B).
Computer science courses (e.g. CS 10 or 61A).
Entry courses for some popular majors like art, business, data science, economics, music, sociology (in addition to lab sciences and computer science).
Math higher than 1B (e.g. 53, 54, 55, etc.) that students with 5 on AP calculus BC may want to take.
Reading and composition A courses other than English R1A, Comparative Literature R1A, and College Writing R1A (the last is for those who do not fulfill the entry level writing requirement).
Reading and composition B courses other than English R1B, Asian American Studies R2B, and Film R1B that students with 4 on AP English may want to take.
FPF students may take one main campus course, but a student who would prefer to take two or more courses not offered in FPF would be better off not selecting FPF.
My student got notified today to take the UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) on May 21 for $110. I wish they provided a few test date options, since our family already has an obligation on that day. He’ll call or email about an alternate date, but they sure don’t make it look very flexible.
FPF worked out great for a friend of our family. He got off the waitlist and was put in FPF. Now he has a CS degree and a high paying job with a FAANG company.
C in UC-transferable college English composition course
If so, then the above will fulfill the entry level writing requirement (ELWR) without needing to take the AWPE.
A student who enrolls at UCB without having fulfilled the ELWR must take College Writing R1A (a 6 unit course, as opposed to other reading and composition A courses that are 4 units).
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/elwr/exam-day/ says that “If you’re unable to take the exam on May 21st, you will have other options for testing and placement through your UC campus.” It does not say what the other options are.
My son didn’t have the opportunity to take the ACT or SAT due to covid. He’s at an IB school and has his IB English HL exam in two weeks, but won’t have the test result in time. Taking the exam is no problem, but flexibility would be nice. He’ll call them. Thanks.
I personally have not heard the greatest things about FPF. Although class sizes are smaller, it was harder for my friend to connect with others. It is also slightly disconnected from the main campus meaning you will be further from most of your peers.
Fulfilled R&C A and B: requirement fulfilled, can take courses that list R&C B as a prerequisite (e.g. some upper division College Writing courses) – note that College of Engineering students cannot fulfill R&C B by exam scores.
Since your student is taking the IB exam, note that IB HL English A Literature or Language & Literature score of 5 fulfills R&C A and B (R&C A only for College of Engineering students).
That’s a UC-wide requirement, I think, and as another poster listed above, lots of scores from other tests can get you out of it. Are you sure that the IB scores come too late to fulfill it? At least at UCLA I don’t think all the scores related to getting out of requirements like this had to be in until mid-July.
The UC website says “If you intend to enroll at UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Riverside or UC San Diego you may fulfill your Entry Level Writing Requirement with the Analytical Writing Placement Exam. “
The other UCs have different instructions for meeting the ELWR.
The UC site also states “If you are scheduled to take an AP or IB English exam in the month of May, you will still be expected to take the universitywide Analytical Writing Placement Exam in May. AP and IB scores should be sent to your intended campus by July 15. “
Senior year AP exam results don’t arrive early enough for placement.
All UCs recognize AWPE. Some prefer students do an assessment through the school rather than testing out through AWPE.
UC Davis: Passing the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) fulfills the Entry Level Writing Requirement. The UC Office of the President administers the AWPE state-wide in May and many California High School seniors may choose to take it then. However, we recommend that incoming first-year UC Davis students who have not fulfilled ELWR complete the UC Davis Writing Placement Survey instead of taking the AWPE.
This new writing placement tool at UC Merced is FREE
The Writing Readiness Review replaces the UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) which has a $110 fee
For Fall 2022 only, UC Merced will accept either the Writing Readiness Review (preferred) or the UC AWPE for writing placement
UCSB: We encourage students to take the CWP rather than the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE). However, if you have taken the AWPE and received a passing score, we will accept that score as satisfying ELWR.
UCSC: Note: UCSC will accept Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) scores of 8+ for ELWR satisfaction from the system-wide AWPEs if students opt to take it.
You mean in regards to enrolling at UCB? Since it is past the deadline, you need to contact UCB admissions and ask since they are the only ones whom can tell you for sure. Make sure you can afford to lose your current school deposit and do not withdraw until you get a confirmation from UCB either way.