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Placement Exams Overview\u003Cbr>2. EAP Exam Details\u003Cbr>3. Math Assessment Details |  |\n| Placement Exams Overview: |  |  |\n| | What Are Placement Exams?\u003Cbr>Placement exams are tests that measure your current skills in a subject area. Your test score allows academic advisors to place you into a course at your appropriate level.\u003Cbr>At IUPUI, students take placement exams in English and/or Mathematics. The two placement exams at IUPUI are called:\u003Cbr>􀁸 English: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) exam\u003Cbr>􀁸 Math: ALEKS exam (abbreviation for Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) |  |\n| What Placement Exams Do I Have to Take?\u003Cbr>Review the “Additional Letter Material” included with your admissions letter to see which test(s) you may have to take.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Most international students will need to take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) exam.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Most undergraduate (bachelor’s) students will need to take the math assessment. |  | |\n\n\n| | Why Are Placement Exams So Important?\u003Cbr>You should take your placement exams seriously because they can affect the amount of time and money it takes to complete your degree!\u003Cbr>It is very important that you review the information for each exam and follow the instructions. This will help you to be placed into the appropriate course to ensure you are successful in your degree program. If you place into preparatory courses, please note that these courses typically do not count toward your degree, yet they must be completed and do require tuition. |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Placement Exam Fees\u003Cbr>IUPUI has a $50 placement exam fee that covers both the EAPexam and the ALEKS math assessment. This fee will be placedon your Bursar bill.\u003Cbr>Back to top |  |  | |\n| English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Exam: |  |  |  |\n| |  | Most international students are required to take the EAP exam if not from a country where the predominant language is English; review your admissions letter “Additional Letter Material” to see if you are required to take this exam.\u003Cbr>You can find more information about IUPUI’s EAP program online, and view sample exam questions on the COMPASS website. |  |\n| You are exempt from taking the EAP exam if:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Undergraduates-You scored at least:\u003Cbr>o 95+ on TOEFL,\u003Cbr>o 7.0+ on IELTS, OR\u003Cbr>o 550+ on SAT Critical Reading\u003Cbr>If exempt, you will automatically be placed into a section of ENG-W131 (English Composition) specifically for EAP students. Students wishing to take a non-EAP section of W131 may take the placement test to see if the revised placement is appropriate.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Graduates-You scored at least:\u003Cbr>o 100+ on TOEFL OR\u003Cbr>o 7.5+ on IELTS |  |  | |\n\n\n| Testing Center Information\u003Cbr>Location:\u003Cbr>801 W. Michigan Street BS building , room 3000 (3rd floor)\u003Cbr>Phone:\u003Cbr>+1 (317) 274-2620\u003Cbr>Open:\u003Cbr>Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm | There are two ways you can take the EAP exam:\u003Cbr>1. You can take the exam at a COMPASS Testing facility.\u003Cbr>Before taking the exam, contact the IUPUI Testing Center at +1 317-274-2620 to set up the remote exam. You will take 3 of the 4 test components: Grammar/Usage, Reading, and Listening at the remote site. Then you would take the final component (written essay) once you arrive at IUPUI. Be aware, you would need to pay the testing fee at both COMPASS locations.\u003Cbr>2. Take the exam when you arrive at IUPUI.\u003Cbr>I. If you will arrive as scheduled on your I-20, the EAPexam will be included in your International Welcome Week activities. Be prepared to take the exam on Tuesday, August 16th.\u003Cbr>o (Freshmen participating in the Bridge Program: your exam will be Thursday, August 4th.)\u003Cbr>II. 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