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Important: ATB and ESL exams are administered in person only. <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Contact: Testing@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”English as a Second Language (ESL) Testing” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The <\/span>Accuplacer ESL exam <\/span><\/b>is a <\/span>mandatory placement test<\/span><\/b> for students who:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You must complete this exam\u00a0<\/span>before registering for English classes at 黑料专区.\u00a0<\/span><\/b> To request an exemption:<\/b><\/p>\n \tSelect:<\/p>\n For detailed instructions, watch this video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bYMiwiRnRrI<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Global Student Success Program (GSSP)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Ability to Benefit (ATB) Testing” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Who Needs to Take the ATB Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n A student applying for New York State financial aid (e.g., TAP, Excelsior, NYS Scholarships, APTS, AIMS) for the first time and earned a high school diploma or equivalency outside of the United States.<\/p>\n Please note:<\/p>\n Important Deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n Exam Structure<\/strong> What to Know:<\/strong><\/p>\n Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n Important<\/strong>: [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Test Preparation Resources” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Download the\u202f<\/span><\/b>Accuplacer Study App for ESL & ATB Practice Tests<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Resources for Accuplacer ESL (English as a Second Language)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Download the\u202f<\/span>ACCUPLACER Study App<\/span><\/a>\u202fand review the tests:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Learn about and review a sample of the Accuplacer ESL writing test:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information and test preparation resources, click here:\u202f<\/span>https:\/\/www.cuny.edu\/academics\/testing\/test-preparation-resources\/<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Testing FAQs ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Acceptable forms of ID\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Can I take the test at a private testing center or outside of CUNY and import the scores?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nRegistration Hold Requirement<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
\nA <\/span>testing hold will be placed on your record<\/span><\/b>, which will prevent course registration.<\/span>
\nThe hold will be removed once all required testing steps are completed.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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\nIf you believe you are required to take the ESL exam and\/or have been contacted by 黑料专区 to do so, please be sure to complete <\/span>ESL Testing Required Survey<\/span><\/b> \u2013 link provided in the ESL Testing Communications. For further guidance, email: <\/span>Testing@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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\nWhat to Expect on the Exam\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
\nThe ESL exam includes the following five sections: Reading Skills, Listening, Sentence Meaning, Language Usage and Writing (WritePlacer ESL). The exam is<\/span> untimed<\/span><\/b>, except for the writing section. Most students complete the test in 1.5 to 4 hours, depending on their pace.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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\nExemption from ESL Testing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
\nYou may be<\/span> exempt from the ESL exam if you have qualifying scores on the:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n
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\nIf you are a GSSP student,<\/span><\/b>\u202fyou do <\/span>not<\/span><\/b> need to take the Accuplacer ESL placement exam. However, you may need to take a different English placement exam.<\/span>
\nPlease contact your GSSP advisor for guidance:\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\nVisit GSSP webpage:\u202f<\/span><\/b>https:\/\/www.queensgssp.com\/<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
\nEmail:\u202f<\/span><\/b>info@queensgssp.com<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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