AWPE FAQs
How can I submit transcripts from UC transfer approved college courses? | Please visit the UCLA undergraduate admissions website located here. The link will give you details on how to submit the students transcripts to the UCLA Registrar’s office for review and processing. |
How do I submit my SAT scores to satisfy the Entry-Level Writing Requirement? | Please send your scores through College Board to UCLA and we will have access to them, and your ELWR will be satisfied. |
How do I submit proof of my fee waiver for the AWPE? | Please upload a screenshot proving your UC applications were waived when registering for the AWPE. |
How do I submit my AP scores to satisfy the Entry-Level Writing Requirement? | Please send your scores through College Board to UCLA and we will have access to them, and your ELWR will be satisfied. |
How do I submit my ACT scores to satisfy the Entry-Level Writing Requirement? | Please send your ACT scores through this website. |
How do I submit my IB scores to satisfy the Entry-Level Writing Requirement? | Please send your IB scores through this website. |
How do I know if I need to take the AWPE as an incoming freshman? | In order to verify that you can waive the exam please make sure you have one of these: 680 SAT score, 30 on ACT English Language Arts, 63 on the ACT English Plus Reading, 3 on AP English, or 5 IB score. Otherwise please sign up for an exam date on our website. |
Is it possible to retake the AWPE? | Unfortunately, you cannot retake the AWPE. |
How long does it take for AWPE placements/scores to be released? | It takes approximately 2-3 weeks for placements/scores |
Are there any preparation materials for the AWPE? | We do not have any preparation materials. |
I recently sent my AP exam score from the English Literature and Composition exam, in which I scored a 3. I’m not sure if the university will receive my score in time of the placement exam, so I was wondering if I would still have to take the placement exam on June 1st? | We will eventually receive your AP score. |
Can I complete the AWPE without attending New Student Orientation? | You can take the AWPE without attending orientation. |
When will I receive directions on how to complete the AWPE exam? | You will receive an email 48 hours before the exam date. |
Are there any accommodations or exceptions to take the AWPE on a different test date/time? | We are not giving any accommodations or exceptions to take the AWPE on a different test date/time. Please make sure to take it at your earliest convenience. |
Is the Analytical Writing Placement Exam administered online? Also, is it only available/administered for its specific scheduled time frame? | The AWPE is only administered online and within the |
As of now, I do not have scores to satisfy my entry level writing requirement. However I took the AP English Literature and Composition Exam this past month. Do you recommend I wait to take the AWPE and find out my scores or just take the AWPE on the test date I signed up for? | If you feel confident that you passed your AP exam, then you do not need to take the exam. Otherwise, we strongly suggest |
How can I know if a community college course I took in high school is transferable to UCLA? | Please use Assist.org to check if the community college course transfers to UCLA. If the course is transferable, then they should send their transcripts to UCLA Undergraduate Admissions. |
Can I cancel my registration for the AWPE? | Yes, we cancel your registration on our end. |
Could you please provide me with more information on how I can complete the Entry Level Writing requirement or direct me to someone who can assist me with this matter? | Our writing requirements are sequential. You need to satisfy ELWR before Writing I and Writing 1 before Writing II. So, in order to satisfy the ELWR you would need to take the AWPE exam. Here is more information on how to register. |
What are the possible placements that I could be put into after taking the AWPE? | There are three main placements that you might get put in after taking the AWPE. English Composition 1, English Composition 2, or English Composition 3. |
What class do I need to take to satisfy my Writing I Requirement? | If you place in EC 1, you will need to take EC 1, 2, and 3 to satisfy Writing I. If you place in EC 2, you will need to take EC 2 and 3. Finally, if you place in EC 3, then you will only need to take that class to satisfy your Writing I Requirement. |
What happens if I can’t make it to, or need to change, the exam date I signed up for? | If you are unable to attend your AWPE exam, or if you need to change the date, please email Writing Programs at wpfirstyearplacement@humnet.ucla.edu. |
I took the AWPE. Where can I find my results? | Once 2-3 weeks have gone by, you can check your Degree Audit Report System (DARS) for your results. Run a new audit, and your placement should appear there under “Entry Level Writing/ESL Requirement.” |
I just got my score back for the AWPE. Who decides the placements for these exams, and why did I score what I did? | The essay you submitted was read twice by two independent raters, both of whom are members of the UCLA Writing Programs' faculty. This is called double-blind rating. A six-point holistic scale is used to judge the essay. The holistic scale looks at how well you completed the assignment in terms of ideas, organization, and command of academic language and grammar. For example, if you were placed into EC 2, it was because it received scores of 3 or lower from both raters. A score of 3 or lower indicates that the essay did not adequately respond to the prompt and showed some issues with grammar/vocabulary. |
I have a question about the AWPE or ELWR that is not listed here. What should I do? | Please feel free to email us at wpinfo@humnet.ucla.edu and we will do our best to answer your questions! |