Additional Placement Information

In addition to The Write Class, there are alternate measures that Yakima Valley College considers for placement. Please review the list below and check any that apply.

I have a Smarter Balanced score of 3+ (or Bridge Course grade of B or higher)

I have an SAT critical reading score of 500+

I have an ACT English score of 20+ or ACT reading score of 21+

I have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.2 or higher

I received an ENGL& 101 placement with another WA college within the last two years

There are certain factors that may allow students to receive credit for English&101 at Yakima Valley College. Please review the list below and check any that apply.

I have completed an equivalent course to ENGL& 101 at another accredited school

I received a score of 3 or higher on the AP Language and Composition or AP Literature exam within the past 2 years

I received a score of 5 or higher on the IB Literature or IB Language and Literature Higher Level exam within the past 2 years

I received a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP College Composition (NOT modular) exam