1. Early Assessment Program
Cynthia Maravilla-Macias
EAP Coordinator
562.985.2236
Testing@csulb.edu

2. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
COLLEGE ELIGIBLE VS. COLLEGE READY
COLLEGE ELIGIBLE
• Student has met the general requirements for
admissions
• A-Gs Satisfied
• 2.0 GPA Satisfied
• SAT/ACT
• Eligibility index:
Non STEM (math + critical reading) + (800 x GPA) =
3200
STEM Majors: (600 x GPA) + (critical reading) + (2 x
math)=3,300
COLLEGE READY
• Student has demonstrated
proficiency in English and math
and will be able to register for
all college level courses in their
first semester of college,
avoiding any
remediation/developmental
coursework.

3. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
COLLEGE ELIGIBLE VS. COLLEGE READY
COLLEGE ELIGIBLE
• Student has met the general requirements for
admissions
• A-Gs Satisfied
• 2.0 GPA Satisfied
• SAT/ACT
• Eligibility index:
Non STEM (math + critical reading) + (800 x GPA) =
3200
STEM Majors: (600 x GPA) + (critical reading) + (2 x
math)=3,300
CSU GPA
• A-G Courses
• From summer after 9th through
12th
• Repeated course - only highest
grade received is calculated. If
course is currently being repeated,
original grade will be used to
calculate GPA.
• Up to 8 extra semester pts for UC
approved Honors & AP courses

4. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Not Impacted Across State of California
• CSU Bakersfield
• CSU Channel Islands
• CSU Dominguez Hills
• CSU East Bay
• CSU Maritime
• CSU Stanislaus

5. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Opportunities to Demonstrate College Readiness
1. Early Assessment Program
2. College Entrance & Advanced Credit
Exams – SAT, ACT, AP, IB
3. CSU Placement Exams – EPT/ELM
4. CSU Early Start Program

6. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
How does the Early Assessment Program
Work?
• As part of EAP, the California State University (CSU) and many
Community Colleges, will use the California Assessment of Student
Performance and Progress (CAASP) /Smarter Balance results to
measure and demonstrate the student's "college-readiness" skills in
English and math. No extra testing may be required!

7. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
What are the benefits of EAP?
• Based on EAP performance, students can earn exemption
from English and math placement test for CSU and
participating Community Colleges (over 80 so far).
• List of Community Colleges Accepting EAP:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/StudentServices/EAP/Accept
ingEAP.aspx
• Avoid investing time and money on college remediation
courses that do not count toward a baccalaureate degree.

8. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
EAP is NOT used for …
• EAP is not an admissions test for the CSU, your scores do not affect
admissions. Results only determine placement in courses after
admissions.
• EAP scores are not used by the University of California (UC), Private
Colleges, or out-of-state colleges.

9. 99
“Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Math
EAP/Smarter Balance Assessment:
3 PartsEnglish
Computer
Adaptive
Performance
2 Hours
Computer
Adaptive
Performance
2 Hours
Activity
Performance
Task
2 Hours
Activity
Performance
Task
1.5 Hours
Activity
Instructions
½ Hour
Activity
Instructions
½ Hour
 Adaptive means the test
changes difficulty level as
student completes answers
to get true assessment of
student knowledge. This
section includes a range of
items types such as selected
response, constructed
response, table, fill-in,
graphing, etc.
 Performance Tasks can be
debate, research, or opinion
based written projects

10. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
How will schools get scores?
• In order for CSU and participating Community Colleges to use your
CAASPP/Smarter Balance scores to exempt you from college placement
exams, students must consent to releasing both English and math test
scores separately at the time of the test.

11. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
How will I and my schools get scores?
• It is also a good idea to keep the copy of the CAASP/Smarter Balance
score report mailed to you. A school may ask you to provide a copy
of your scores.

12. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
What do my CAASPP/EAP results mean?
“Standard Exceeded” – Level 4
• Congratulations you are
college-level ready! You have
earned an exemption from
CSU placement exams in
English and/or math.
• You have earned automatic
placement in college-level
coursework.
“Standard Met” – Level 3
• You are “conditionally ready”
for college-level coursework.
You may be exempt from CSU
college placement exams and
be placed in college-level
courses if you successfully
complete a senior year-long
CSU approved course (pass
both semesters with a "C" or
better) in English and/or
math.
“Standard Nearly Met or Not
Met” - Level 2 or 1
• You are considered not yet
ready for English and/or
mathematics college-level
coursework and will need
additional preparation in the
twelfth grade. You will also be
required to take the English
Placement Test (EPT) and/or
Entry Level Math (ELM) exam
unless you meet the
exemption criteria through
another pathway.

13. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Which senior courses are approved for
conditionally ready students?
Math
English
AP English
Language
AP English
Literature
Expository
Reading & Writing
Course (ERWC)
Weighted Honors
English *
Trigonometry
Math Analysis
Pre Calculus
(AP) Calculus
AB or BC
AP Statistics
AP Physics

14. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Second Chances!
• Students may also be exempt from English and/or math CSU
placement exams based on other subject and college entrance exams
“Ready”
• English
• ACT: 22+
• SAT: 500+ New SAT (EBR):550+
• AP English Language Comp./
Literature exam: 3+
• IB English A Literature, English A
Language and Literature, or English B
exam: 4+
• Math
• ACT: 23+
• SAT: 550+ New SAT:570+
• AP Calculus or Statistics exam: 3+
• IB Higher Level math exam: 4+
“Conditionally Ready”
• English
• ACT: 19 – 21
• SAT: 490 – 460
New SAT (EBR): 510 - 540
• Math
• ACT: 20 – 22
• SAT: 490 – 540
New SAT 520 – 560
“Not Yet Ready”
• English
• ACT: 18 or below
• SAT: 450 or below
New SAT (EBR):500 or
below
• Math
• ACT: 19 or below
• SAT: 480 or below
New SAT: 490 or below

15. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
A Third Chance… Placement Exams
• Students who are not exempt via CAASPP/EAP, AP/IB or college
entrance exams MUST TAKE EPT and/or ELM exams or have
admissions offer rescinded.
• Students may still place into college-level courses based on their EPT
and/or ELM scores! College–Level “Ready”
• English Placement Test
(EPT) Score: 147 or above
• Entry Level Math (ELM)
Score: 50 or above
“Not Yet Ready”
• English Placement Test
(EPT) Score: 146 or below
• Entry Level Math (ELM)
Score: 49 or below
More information & practice test for the EPT:
http://www.csuenglishsuccess.org/eshome
More information & practice test for the ELM:
http://www.csumathsuccess.org/mshome

16. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
How do placement exams work?
• Students must register online to take English and/or
Math placement test(s) unless exempt by EAP, SAT,
ACT, AP, or IB results
• Recommended testing window: February – March
https://ept-elm.ets.org/CSU/
• Placement test are offered at any CSU campus of
your choice, results are considered valid at every
CSU campus.
• Students may only attempt exam(s) once.
• Cost per exam is $18 ($36 for both English and
Math)

17. 1717
Online Sources for College Readiness
ELM www.CSUMathSuccess.org EPT www.CSUEnglishsuccess.org

18. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Last Chance… Early Start Program
What is Early Start Program?
• Early Start is required for incoming students who have
not fulfilled English and/or math proficiency
requirements or did not successfully complete senior
year coursework for conditional status.
• The program starts the summer before the freshman
year.
• Early Start courses will be available at every CSU
campus and online.
• Financial aid available for those who demonstrate need

19. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Junior Year Checklist!
1. Take the CAASPP/EAP seriously & release both math & English
scores!
2. Take both the SAT & ACT starting the Spring of Junior Year
3. Make up any deficient grades in the summer, if possible.
4. Research CSU’s and specific programs (impaction)
•Calstate.edu/apply

20. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Senior Year: Applying to CSU Timeline
Requirement
Freshman Application October 1st – November 30th
Take the SAT/ACT (Don’t forget to send your score report!) No later than December 2016
Most CSU admissions notifications begin Early February
Recommended System-wide ELM/EPT Dates February – March
All CSULB Freshman admissions decisions sent no later than April 2016
Declare where Early Start will be completed Mid April
Decline or Accept Admissions offer May 1st
Final Date to take EPT/ELM (system-wide) May 6th, 2016
Begin Registration for Early Start Mid- May
Deadline to declare where Early Start will be completed
Deadline to complete Early Start

21. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Useful Website Summary
• Individual EAP Results – www.csumathsucess.org/eap_results
• Information and practice for ELM/EPT Exams – www.csusuccess.org
• Register for EPT/ELM Exams – www.ets.org/csu
• More information about Early Start Program –
www.csusuccess.org/earlytart
• Contact List for CSU EAP Coordinators –
calstate.edu/eap/documents/EAPRoster.pdf
• Information about CAASPP – www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/
• Information about EAP – www.calstate.edu/eap/

22. “Conditionally
Ready”
“Not Yet Ready” OR
“Not Ready”
“Ready”
Questions, Comments, Concerns….
Cynthia Maravilla-Macias
EAP Coordinator
562.985.2236
Testing@csulb.edu