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** English Directed Self Placement Test **
New Changes per the English Department: The test will now take a minimum of 45 minutes to complete and the format is now slightly different with more questions to answer to get a better understanding of students' academic reading and writing skills.
What is the English Directed Self Placement Test or ENG DSP?
What is the English Directed Self Placement Test or ENG DSP?
The DSP is primarily a questionnaire that guides you to select an English course that best suits your experience level with academic reading and writing.
Understanding the Format of the Test:
Understanding the Format of the Test:
Log in using your CLC Email and Password when it asks about your Microsoft login
Your email consists of your CLCusername@stu.clcillinois.edu
Provide General Information & Watch Video
Email, Placement Test Video (3 minutes), Name, Contact Information, High School, and CLC ID number
Finding the Right Fit. Are you a Multilingual Writer?
Quick overview of the information on the video
Seven Questionnaire/Survey Questions
Based on your answers a suggested placement is given: ENG 108, ENG 121/ENG 100, or ENG 121.
Class Descriptions & Sample Class Assignment
Read over the information. You do not have to complete the assignments.
Choose an English Class
After looking at your suggested placement and reviewing the class options consider which you want to take for your first semester and select that option. If you choose ENG 108 or ENG 121/100 the test ends after you submit it.
If you choose an ENG 121 placement* or looking to obtain College Reading and Writing Readiness (CRWR) right away, which is a prerequisite for many classes when you get to the page that prompts you to choose a class please select ENG 121 which is the last option. You will aslo need CRWR if you need to register for CLC 120.
*Additional Portion of Test - A Reading Comprehension Exam & Writing Sample
It will then have you read a passage (about 1 page), answer questions pertaining to the passage, and answer a writing prompt. It will be graded by the English department within 3 business days and the results will be sent to your CLC student email.
How long is the ENG DSP?
How long is the ENG DSP?
The questionnaire part may only take you about 45 minutes to complete. If you decided that you wish to place into ENG 121 or earn the designation that you are a College Reading and Writing ready student that part is untimed and you can take as long as you wish to finish the second portion of the test.
Complete the English DSP Test, TODAY!
Complete the English DSP Test, TODAY!
Access English Directed Self Placement Test.pdfIf you need your CLC student information (CLC ID number, username, or another temporary password) stop by the CCC during your lunch or study hall period to get that information and complete your test. You can also call the Welcome and One Stop Center at (847) 543 - 2085.
If you need your CLC student information (CLC ID number, username, or another temporary password) stop by the CCC during your lunch or study hall period to get that information and complete your test. You can also call the Welcome and One Stop Center at (847) 543 - 2085.
English Pathways to CRWR and College Credit1.pdf
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