What English test will Excelsior accept?

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You can fulfill EC's Written English Requirement with a statement from another regionally accredited college stating that you have fulfilled that school's freshman composition requirement. Do you think you can get a letter from an advisor or a dean at that school stating that you've fulfilled that's schools freshman composition requirement?

Also, if you have taken two or more courses that are designated as "writing-intensive, writing-emphasis" courses, then the Written English Requirement can be met that way. The Florida Public University System refers to these courses as the Gordon rule writing courses. If you've taken two Gordon rule writing courses, you may be able to use those as fulfillment of your WER.

The EC Liberal Arts Catalog explains the requirements in detail. The WER information is on page 16 of the current edition.

Thank you, MaieJaie. I'll call my counselor at Broward College.

Actually, there is an exception to the Gordon Rule that I was able to get, as I had been in a college prior to 1983, so I only had to have CLEP Eng Comp and the Prof Technical Writing course. Back then, we apparently were required to do more writing both in high school and earlier college courses, so the state has an exception to that. Guess there are a few benefits to being an oldie moldie. I also found the state links showing acceptance of CLEP as well as another one for the Gordon rule and the possible exemptions, which then referred you back to a counselor. So I'm back to what you suggested.

Thanks. I'll keep you posted.

Judy