An applicant’s qualifying scores on the SAT or ACT will govern math and english placement. Students who score 700 or above on the SAT math section or 30 or above on the ACT math section will receive “advanced standing” and three credit hours for MAT 1600 College Algebra. Students who score 700 or above on the SAT verbal section or 30 or above on the ACT english section are allowed to bypass ENG 1110 English Composition I. These students receive “advanced standing” and three credit hours for ENG 1110. They are required to complete ENG 1120 English Composition II for three credit hours.

Those who score 440 or below on the SAT math section or 16 or below on the ACT math section must complete MAT 0010 Math Foundations. This non-credit course must be completed during the first year of study. Upon satisfactory completion of MAT 0010, students will enter MAT 1600.Those who score 440 or below on the SAT verbal section or 16 or below on the ACT english section must take ENG 0010 Fundamentals of Composition. This non-credit course must be completed during the first year of study. Upon satisfactory completion of ENG 0010, students will enter ENG 1110. Students who transfer college english and/or math are exempt from placement exams and remedial courses.

In some cases, students who score 700 or above on the SAT verbal section or 30 or above on the ACT english section may test out of ENG 1120 by providing evidence of an acceptable graded research paper from an english class. A Southeastern College at Wake Forest english professor will assess the research paper and determine whether or not the student may be exempt from ENG 1120. Qualified students should contact the office of the dean of the college for information.