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What is FTCAP?

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What is FTCAP?

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FTCAP is the First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program. All first-year undergraduate students are required to take part in FTCAP. The following activities must be completed before you arrive for your first semester at Penn State: • Educational Planning Survey (30-45 minutes, online testing) • Placement tests in English, mathematics, and chemistry (three hour online testing to be completed in one sitting) • Academic advising and course registration (sessions are held on-campus after your arrive and prior to classes beginning) The online activities and placement tests must be completed no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10. An on-campus FTCAP advising session for first-year international students is scheduled for Monday, August 16 in 101 Thomas Building. Students should obtain a Penn State id+ Card and computer access account prior to attending the FTCAP session (this will be done after you arrive on campus). This session will help you identify what you want to gain fr