If a student took an AP test in French, German or Spanish, should she/he still take the placement test?
Yes, students should take the placement test and be prepared to take the course indicated, since they may not receive the AP test results by the date of the placement exam. If the AP score is 3 or better and indicates a higher placement, the AP score takes precedence. If the AP score is 1 or 2, the placement test score determines placement.
Yes. AP scores do not come to UW-Eau Claire until well into July. Students should take the placement test and be prepared to take the course indicated. If the AP score is 3 or better and indicates a higher placement, the AP score takes precedence. If the AP score is 1 or 2, the placement test score determines placement. Also, some students are more comfortable taking the course indicated by the placement tests.
