1. Adolfo Mata, EAP coordinator
The CSU Early Assessment & TRIO Programs: Maximizing our Resources for Access
The California State University: Preparing for Admission and Enrollment
Adolfo Mata, EAP coordinator
HACU 2007

2. EAP Testing Early Start Update English Conditional
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EAP
Update
English Conditional
Common Core Standards
Testing
Registration
Exemptions from EPT/ELM
Early Start
Message
When required
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3. CSU Message on Preparation
Concentrated focus must be on early preparation
Begin early
Elementary and middle school
Focus on academic success
What will help them become better students in college?
Emphasize rigorous English and math courses
The senior year math question…..

4. Preparation Tabs Encourage students to attend CSU college fairs
The CSU Early Assessment & TRIO Programs: Maximizing our Resources for Access
Preparation
Tabs
Encourage students to attend CSU college fairs
Ask questions about impacted programs, supplemental criteria, deadlines, etc.
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5. Resources for Counselors
Admissions Handbook
Impacted Programs
Campus Specific Practices
CSU Mentor tutorial
Student Academic Support site provides multiple resources on its website

6. Resources for Counselors
CSU Mentor
Counselor & Educator link
High School Planner
Transfer Planner
Application Filing Status Report
CSU Success
CSU Mentor offers many resources for counselors as well as prospective students.
CSU Success website provides tools to assist students who need support in English and mathematics.

7. Early Assessment Program
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Early Assessment Program
Give students an early signal of college readiness
Identify students before their senior year who need to do additional work in English and/or mathematics before entering the CSU
Collaborate with the high school community
Inform students, families, and high schools of students’ readiness for college-level work
Provide 12th grade interventions
Motivate students to take the necessary steps in 12th grade to ensure readiness
HACU 2007

8. EAP 11th Grade Testing
Students may be exempt from CSU (and participating community college) placement tests if students earn a ready for college level courses in English/mathematics status
To receive EAP results students must complete ALL sections of test
ELA CST and additional 15 multiple choice questions, and
EAP essay administered in March
CST in Algebra 2 or Summative High School Mathematics and 15 multiple choice questions
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

9. EAP 11th Grade Testing EAP Statuses
Ready for CSU or participating community college level English/math course (exempt)
Not yet demonstrating CSU or participating community college level readiness in English/math (must take EPT/ELM – unless exempt through another way)
Ready for CSU or participating community college level math/English course – conditional
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

10. Conditional Statuses Must earn a grade of C or higher
Math- Conditional
Must take a 4th year of math with a pre-requisite of Algebra II (If student does not take a 4th year math class will be required to take the ELM)
English – Conditional
Year-long Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC), or
AP/IB English course, or
Approved Honors English (UC Doorways Site)
Must earn a grade of C or higher

11. EAP and the Community Colleges
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
Approximately 70 community colleges are accepting EAP results
Community colleges may not be accepting both statuses
Check their website!!!

12. EAP and Common Core Standards Test
New assessment tool being developed for state standards (Smarter Balance Consortia)
Computer adaptive
Pilot testing in 2013 and 2014
Full implementation in 2015
Will incorporate college readiness standards
English and math faculty working with Smarter Balance to develop/align the standards
EAP is not going away – the assessment tool will change

13. Continue to use EAP Resources
The CSU Early Assessment & TRIO Programs: Maximizing our Resources for Access
Continue to use EAP Resources
On-line preparation tools
English and math road maps/to do lists
Free practice tests
Letter in February reminding students/administrators of upcoming EAP test (available on-line only)
Campus EAP coordinators may provide one on one assistance
HACU 2007

14. EAP Release Important to release EAP results to the CSU/CCC
If a student did not release results, will be required to submit hard copy to campus
ETS will begin charging $10 for duplicates
2012 Release Results English
Both: 64%
Not Authorizing: (72K) 19%
2012 Release Results for Math
Both: 70%
Not Authorizing (26K) 13%
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

15. EAP Test Results http://eap2012.ets.org http://eap2011.ets.org

16. WWW.CSUSUCCESS.ORG SAT (encouraging early test taking)
The CSU Early Assessment & TRIO Programs: Maximizing our Resources for Access
SAT (encouraging early test taking)
ACT (encouraging early test taking)
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17. EAP – Grade 12 Learn EAP results
Determine if student needs to focus on English or math (or both)
Adjust courses accordingly (previous CST results)
If applying to CSU register for EPT/ELM if necessary
Conditional status students may need to take EPT/ELM even if in an approved course
If student does not meet the condition, admitted campus will provide direction.
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

18. Campus Communication
Upon application, campus will send confirmation with further communication instructions
Campuses are using as main form of communication
Students should check campus website/portals regularly
Read more than just the first line…..
Some campuses send out blanket form letters to all students asking them to register for EPT/ELM
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

19. EPT/ELM: Does the Student Need it?
Students who do not show readiness on EAP (AP, SAT, ACT) will be required to take the EPT and/or ELM
Students that do not pass EPT/ELM will be required to begin a remediation activity in the summer
Early Start
Students who earned an EAP conditional status may be required to take the EPT/ELM
Campuses may use final transcripts to determine if remediation is needed
If student is earning a grade below a “C” should consider taking EPT/ELM
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

20. Other Exemptions - Mathematics
550 or higher on the mathematics portion of the SAT Reasoning Test
550 or higher on a mathematics subject test (level 1 or level 2)
23 or more on the ACT mathematics test
3 or higher on College Board Advanced Placement Calculus or Statistics

21. Other Exemptions - English
500 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT
22 or higher on the ACT English Test
Score of 3 or higher on either the Language & Composition or Literature & Composition College Board Advanced Placement Exam

22. EPT/ELM
Most students know by the end of the first semester if they are failing a conditional class
In math, it’s the 4th year and student has opportunity to do other activity (i.e. on-line ALEKS)
In English, if they fail the class they are no longer CSU eligible!!!!
Conditional students who are not sure if they are failing, should register for the EPT/ELM exams
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

23. EPT/ELM Registration New registration system
On-line system designed to:
Register students who actually need to take the EPT/ELM
Download EAP, SAT, and ACT data and match w/student
Reduce walk-ins
Reduce cash on hand
Allow campus tests offices to plan accordingly
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

24. EPT/ELM Registration
Students who are exempt from EPT or ELM by means of an EAP status of Ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level coursework, SAT or ACT will not be permitted to register for the EPT/ELM through the on-line registration system.
Students who receive a Ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level coursework – Conditional or Not yet demonstrating readiness for CSU or participating CCC college-level course work in English and/or mathematics will be permitted to register. 
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

25. EPT/ELM: Who Should Take the Test
The California State University (CSU) requires you to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam prior to enrollment in the CSU. Your scores will determine which Math and English courses you should take to begin your career at CSU. You may be exempt from taking the EPT or ELM based on your scores earned on other appropriate tests such as the CSU's Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests in English and Mathematics, the SAT®, ACT®, or Advanced Placement® (AP). This site will determine if you are exempt as part of the registration process. For more information about the EPT and ELM click on the EPT/ELM Information Bulletin link below.
EAP Section marked by the CSU or CCCC logo
English
CSU questions on CST are from State Board Standards
Reading comprehension and literary response
Writing strategies
Written essay- Based on short non-fiction passage (under 100 words)
Student explains author’s argument and extent to which student agrees with author’s analysis and conclusion
Sometimes scheduled at a later date
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

26. The CSU Early Assessment & TRIO Programs: Maximizing our Resources for Access
HACU 2007

31. Early Start Program
The goals of the Early Start Program include better preparation of new students in mathematics and English by starting in the summer preceding their first fall semester, provide better assessment of academic preparation and improve students’ likelihood of a successful completion of a college degree.
Early Start was adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees
Goals of Early Start are to:
better prepare students in math and English, before the Fall semester of freshman year
provide better assessment and preparation
ultimately improve a students' chances of successful completion of a college degree

32. Early Start
Students who do not pass the ELM/EPT exams or earn an exemption will be required to participate in the Early Start Program
A student who earns an exemption through EAP, ACT, SAT or AP is not required to participate in Early Start or remediation
Conditional status students do not need to participate in Early Start
Depending on performance may still be required to complete remediation – direction from campus
Phased approach to implementation – fall 2012 first students
Students who are already “college ready” based on EAP, SAT, ACT, ELM or EPT are not required to participate. Likewise, there are other exemptions.
Students will receive information from the campuses to which they’ve been admitted
Emphasis still on early assessment –
, new first time freshman who would require the most academic support in mathematics or English based on their ELM or EPT score will be required to begin academic support courses during summer 2012 through the Early Start Program.

33. EPT/ELM Cut Off Scores If a student earned a score in: Math English –
Less than 50
English –
Less than 138
Will be required to participate in Early Start
English: scores between will not need to participate in Early Start but will be required to remediate during the first year of enrollment
In 2014, all students below 147 will be required to participate in Early Start

34. Registering for Early Start
Several ways a student may participate in Early Start
Service Area Campus
Campus close to home
Destination Campus
Campus where student will ultimately enroll
On-line
Where offered (destination or service area)
Student may choose a 1 to 3 unit course

35. Registering for Early Start
Once student is admitted, campus will determine if Early Start is required
Campus will send registration instructions
Student must tell campus how they will complete program via Early Start Smart page
Service Area Campus
Destination Campus
Cost is $182 per unit plus $2 for campus fees
Student may be eligible for Early Start fee waiver

36. Registering for Early Start
When student decides how and where they will participate in Early Start, AND
Have told their destination campus via Early Start Smart Page,
Campus selected will send further instructions
Student will then be able to register for selected course/courses

37. When Student Completes Early Start
Results will be sent to destination campus if Early Start activity was completed at a service area campus
If student took less than 3 units, may be required to complete remediation at destination campus during the first year depending on performance
Math score values mimic ELM (if they score a 50 or higher in Early Start Math they will have completed the remediation requirement)

38. Students who may be exempt from Early Start Participation
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Students who may be exempt from Early Start Participation
Student may be exempt from Early Start if:
Participating in a Summer Bridge/or similar program
Non-resident
International
Late-admits
Requested and was granted a waiver due to hardship
EAP Conditional
HACU 2007

39. Students who do not willingly participate in Early Start
A student that does not participate in Early Start will have their file reviewed by the Campus Compliance Committee
There are a range of consequences:
Student may be blocked from registering for fall semester classes
Student may be placed on academic probation
May be given two semesters to comply with remediation requirement

40. Early Start 2012 Summer 2012 was first year of Early Start
The CSU Early Assessment & TRIO Programs: Maximizing our Resources for Access
Early Start 2012
Summer 2012 was first year of Early Start
18,748 students participated (24K were identified as Early Start participants)
15,546 participated at their destination campus
3,202 participated at service campus
Most students opted to take a 3 unit course
Currently gathering final data on participants
HACU 2007

41. The CSU Early Assessment & TRIO Programs: Maximizing our Resources for Access
Any questions?
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