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All new degree-seeking students must demonstrate initial English placement levels upon entry to the College to register for their first semester. Additionally, any student wishing to register for courses may need to demonstrate specific placement levels to satisfy a particular course prerequisite.

1. 19 or higher on the English portion of the ACT; or 480 on SAT or PSAT reading and writing; valid for five years; or

2. Four or higher on the PARCC reading and writing assessment; or

3. Successful completion with a C or better of ENG 098 or LTC 099 at ECC or an equivalent course at a regionally accredited college (official transcripts required); or

4. Successful completion with a C or better in college-level courses at another college/university (official transcripts required); or

5. High school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on an unweighted 4.0 scale; or

6. GED score of 165 or higher or HiSet score of 15 or higher plus essay score of 4; or

7. A minimum score on AP, CLEP, or IB exams.

8. Attain the specified level from the ECC English placement test (valid for five years).