The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is a program developed by the California Department of Education, State Board of Education, and California State University to assess students' readiness for college-level English and math. It consists of essays and multiple choice questions that are scored to determine if a student can enroll directly in college-level courses or needs remedial classes. Students who do not meet the EAP requirements through remedial classes may face additional costs and could be disenrolled from their university after their first year. The document provides encouragement to students to take the EAP seriously and gives tips for preparation.