Writing Levels: What Do They Mean?
Have you looked at a course description with a prerequisite that requires a particular "Writing Level?" Wondered what it meant?
Below is a chart that explains what is required at each writing level. If you have any questions or are confused about the requirement, please stop by Counseling Services and speak with your counselor or an advisor.
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Writing Level
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Compass Score
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Course Grade
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Course Placement
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Bridge Program
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COMPASS 1-15
ASSET 23-32
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None
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See Bridge Program Director in D-102
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Writing Level
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Compass Score
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Course Grade
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Course Placement
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1
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COMPASS 16-37
ASSET 33-34
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ENG 090
C- or lower
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ENG 090
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Writing Level
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Compass Score
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Course Grade
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Course Placement
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2
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COMPASS 38-69
ASSET 35-40
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ENG 090
C, C+, B-, B, B+
ENG 098
C- or lower
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ENG 098
or
OAT 095
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Writing Level
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Compass Score
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Course Grade
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Course Placement
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3
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Level attained by course grade only.
Note: To take ENG 111A, you must also be in READING Level 2 or higher.*
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ENG 090
A- or higher
ENG 098
C, C+, B-, B, B+
ENG 111A
C- or lower
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ENG 111A
Note: To take ENG 111A, you must also be in READING Level 2 or higher.*
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*IMPORTANT:
If you are in Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 3, you may enroll in ENG 111A at the same time as ENG 097.
If you are in Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 4, you may enroll in ENG 111 at the same time as ENG 097. If you do not pass ENG 097, you will remain in Reading Level 2 and this will prevent you from being able to take ENG 112 as well as some other courses.
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Writing Level
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Compass Score
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Course Grade
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Course Placement
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4
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COMPASS 70-99
ASSET 41-55
ACT English
20 or higher
Note: To take ENG 111, you must also be in READING Level 2 or higher.*
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ENG 090 A
ENG 098 A- or A
OAT 095
C or higher
ENG 111
C- or lower
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ENG 111
or
OAT 151
Note: To take ENG 111, you must also be in READING Level 2 or higher.*
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*IMPORTANT:
If you are in Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 3, you may enroll in ENG 111A at the same time as ENG 097.
If you are in Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 4, you may enroll in ENG 111 at the same time as ENG 097. If you do not pass ENG 097, you will remain in Reading Level 2 and this will prevent you from being able to take ENG 112 as well as some other courses.
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English Division Support Office
Email: sldeford@delta.edu | Phone: 989-686-9159
Office: S006 | Fax: 989-686-0485
 
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