Frequently Asked Questions: Placement Testing
Exemption Criteria
All students who are pursuing a degree or seeking to enroll in Freshman English (ENG 101) must test, unless they
- have previously received an associate or bachelor's degree* OR
- are a high school graduate and have completed a course equivalent to Finger Lakes Freshman English with a grade of C- or better* OR
- are a high school graduate and have received advanced placement credit for Freshman English with a minimum score of 3* OR
- are a high school graduate who scored 500 or higher on the SAT verbal exam or a 21 or higher on the ACT English/writing exam OR
- are a re-entry student who previously completed Freshman English and/or the Basic Skills tests at Finger Lakes.
*A transcript noting successful completion must be received by the Admissions Office prior to your registration date.