Self-Directed Placement--English/Reading/Writing

Complete this form to determine your first semester placement in English.

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Fill in the area that best describes you.*

Fill in the area that best describes you.
	4.0-3.1: 4 points	3.0-2.1: 3 points	2.0-1.9: 2 points	1.0 or lower: 1 point
My overall GPA in high school was.	Fill in the area that best describes you.: My overall GPA in high school was. (4.0-3.1: 4 points)	My overall GPA in high school was. (3.0-2.1: 3 points)	My overall GPA in high school was. (2.0-1.9: 2 points)	My overall GPA in high school was. (1.0 or lower: 1 point)

Fill in the area that best describes you.*

Fill in the area that best describes you.
	A: 4 points	B: 3 points	C: 2 points	D/F: 1 point
My typical grades in my high school English/writing classes were	Fill in the area that best describes you.: My typical grades in my high school English/writing classes were (A: 4 points)	My typical grades in my high school English/writing classes were (B: 3 points)	My typical grades in my high school English/writing classes were (C: 2 points)	My typical grades in my high school English/writing classes were (D/F: 1 point)

Expected skills and attitudes for English Composition*

Expected skills and attitudes for English Composition
	Very much like me: 4 points	Mostly like me: 3 points	Not much like me: 2 points	Not at all like me: 1 point
I regulary read to learn, including non-fiction, news, and magazines.	Expected skills and attitudes for English Composition: I regulary read to learn, including non-fiction, news, and magazines. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I regulary read to learn, including non-fiction, news, and magazines. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I regulary read to learn, including non-fiction, news, and magazines. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I regulary read to learn, including non-fiction, news, and magazines. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I know how to comprehend and annotate new, complex or scholarly texts.	I know how to comprehend and annotate new, complex or scholarly texts. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I know how to comprehend and annotate new, complex or scholarly texts. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I know how to comprehend and annotate new, complex or scholarly texts. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I know how to comprehend and annotate new, complex or scholarly texts. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
When I don't understand something or a task is challenging, I stick to it until I do understand it.	When I don't understand something or a task is challenging, I stick to it until I do understand it. (Very much like me: 4 points)	When I don't understand something or a task is challenging, I stick to it until I do understand it. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	When I don't understand something or a task is challenging, I stick to it until I do understand it. (Not much like me: 2 points)	When I don't understand something or a task is challenging, I stick to it until I do understand it. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I use the resources around me when needed; for example, tutoring, my instructor, or YouTube videos.	I use the resources around me when needed; for example, tutoring, my instructor, or YouTube videos. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I use the resources around me when needed; for example, tutoring, my instructor, or YouTube videos. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I use the resources around me when needed; for example, tutoring, my instructor, or YouTube videos. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I use the resources around me when needed; for example, tutoring, my instructor, or YouTube videos. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I have written papers longer than 4 pages and feel confident doing so.	I have written papers longer than 4 pages and feel confident doing so. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I have written papers longer than 4 pages and feel confident doing so. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I have written papers longer than 4 pages and feel confident doing so. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I have written papers longer than 4 pages and feel confident doing so. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I revise drafts of my papers and edit them carefully myself.	I revise drafts of my papers and edit them carefully myself. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I revise drafts of my papers and edit them carefully myself. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I revise drafts of my papers and edit them carefully myself. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I revise drafts of my papers and edit them carefully myself. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I have written a persuasive essay including and argumentative theisis statement using critical thinking and analysis , and i have supported the claim with my own ideas.	I have written a persuasive essay including and argumentative theisis statement using critical thinking and analysis , and i have supported the claim with my own ideas. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I have written a persuasive essay including and argumentative theisis statement using critical thinking and analysis , and i have supported the claim with my own ideas. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I have written a persuasive essay including and argumentative theisis statement using critical thinking and analysis , and i have supported the claim with my own ideas. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I have written a persuasive essay including and argumentative theisis statement using critical thinking and analysis , and i have supported the claim with my own ideas. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I have included research in my essays and have cited scholarly sources to support my thesis.	I have included research in my essays and have cited scholarly sources to support my thesis. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I have included research in my essays and have cited scholarly sources to support my thesis. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I have included research in my essays and have cited scholarly sources to support my thesis. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I have included research in my essays and have cited scholarly sources to support my thesis. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I am confident composing with academic language and using correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction.	I am confident composing with academic language and using correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I am confident composing with academic language and using correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I am confident composing with academic language and using correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I am confident composing with academic language and using correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I am comfortable using technology including computers, laptops, or tablets to create documents and presentations.	I am comfortable using technology including computers, laptops, or tablets to create documents and presentations. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I am comfortable using technology including computers, laptops, or tablets to create documents and presentations. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I am comfortable using technology including computers, laptops, or tablets to create documents and presentations. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I am comfortable using technology including computers, laptops, or tablets to create documents and presentations. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I understand formatting documents in MLA and/or APA style.	I understand formatting documents in MLA and/or APA style. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I understand formatting documents in MLA and/or APA style. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I understand formatting documents in MLA and/or APA style. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I understand formatting documents in MLA and/or APA style. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I typically complete assignments on time, attend class regualarly, and work independently, yet I know when to ask for help or can work with groups when appropriate.	I typically complete assignments on time, attend class regualarly, and work independently, yet I know when to ask for help or can work with groups when appropriate. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I typically complete assignments on time, attend class regualarly, and work independently, yet I know when to ask for help or can work with groups when appropriate. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I typically complete assignments on time, attend class regualarly, and work independently, yet I know when to ask for help or can work with groups when appropriate. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I typically complete assignments on time, attend class regualarly, and work independently, yet I know when to ask for help or can work with groups when appropriate. (Not at all like me: 1 point)
I really applied myself in high school.	I really applied myself in high school. (Very much like me: 4 points)	I really applied myself in high school. (Mostly like me: 3 points)	I really applied myself in high school. (Not much like me: 2 points)	I really applied myself in high school. (Not at all like me: 1 point)

Tally your score for each column and add everything up. What is your combined score? *