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If you don't have a recent ACT/SAT score , then we recommend students take the free ALEKS math  \nplacement exam:  \n[https://mathematics.ku.edu/taking-placement-assessment](https://mathematics.ku.edu/taking-placement-assessment)  \n[Special note: Students with a math score of 26](Special note: Students with a math score of 26)+ on the ACT or 610+ on the SAT will be awarded credit for MATH 101  \nCredit & Exemption for High School Work  \nIf you took any credit by exams: AP , IB , CLEP , go to:  \n[https://admissions.ku.edu/apply/credit](https://admissions.ku.edu/apply/credit)transfer/high-school to see what KU Credit you earned.  \nTransfer Credit  \nVisit creditransfer. ku. edu to search for courses offered at another institution and see how they have previously transferred to KU  \nEnglish Placement  \nNo ACT/SAT Score  \nPlaced into ENGL 101  \nACT below 27/SAT below 650*  \nPlaced into ENGL 101  \nACT 27+ or = awarded credit from ENGL 101 SAT 650+ = awarded credit from ENGL 101  \nACT of 27 or higher/SAT of 650 or higher*  \nAwarded 3 credits for ENGL 101 Placed into ENGL 102  \n* Based on English sub-score of test  \nMajor Exploration Resources  \nPathwayU: Explore majors and occupations that align with your interests , personality , values , and workplace preferences.  \n[ku.pathwayu.com](ku.pathwayu.com)  \nCareers and KU Majors: possible career paths and employers for KU majors  \n[career.ku.edu/careersandmajors](career.ku.edu/careersandmajors)","cbCaih2LtVsvtbmz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih2LtVsvtbmz","pdf",516647,"English","# First and Second Year Curriculum Structure\n## Exploratory Courses by Semester\n## Resources for First Semester Readiness\n# Placement and Credit Policies\n## Math Placement (ALEKS and Score-Based Credit)\n## Credit & Exemption from High School Work\n## Transfer Credit and English Placement\n# Major Exploration Resources","[{\"question\":\"What are the main components of the BCL 2024 curriculum plan?\",\"answer\":\"The guide organizes coursework by semesters, emphasizing Exploratory Courses and major exploration alongside major-specific course requirements and credit expectations.\"},{\"question\":\"How do students complete math placement before the first semester?\",\"answer\":\"KU requires math placement; without a recent ACT/SAT, students are recommended to take the free ALEKS math placement exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What determines English placement into ENGL 101 or ENGL 102?\",\"answer\":\"English placement depends on ACT/SAT results: students without ACT/SAT are placed into ENGL 101, while score thresholds determine whether they receive credit for ENGL 101 or are placed into ENGL 102.\"}]","2024 Curriculum Guide - BCL | PDF",1790464426]