Interpretation of COMPASS and Writing Sample Scores

            Writing                                                                                                                                   

Score               Course

1-2                   DSPW 0700 Basic Writing                                            

3                      ENGL 1009K Introduction to University Writing             

4                      ENGL 1010 Expository Writing

            Reading

Score               Course

1-48                  DSPR 0700 Basic Reading

49-79                READ 1000K Reading Skills Enhancement

> 80                  N/A

            Mathematics

Score                                       Course

1-29 in Pre Algebra                   DSPM 0700 Basic Math

0-27 in Algebra                          MATH 1000K Essentials of Mathematics

28-49 in Algebra                        MATH 1010K  Math for General Studies OR MATH 1710K College Algebra 

 > 50  in Algebra                        College Algebra General Education Math course required

Interpretation of ACT Scores

            English                                                                                                           

Score               Course                                                                                   

< 14                  DSPW 0700 Basic Writing                                            

15-18                ENGL 1009K Introduction to University Writing 

> 19                  ENGL 1010 Expository Writing                         

Reading                                   

Score               Course

< 11                  DSPR 0700 Basic Reading

12-18                READ 1000K Reading Skills Enhancement

> 19                  N/A

            Mathematics

Score               Course

< 14                 DSPM 0700 Basic Math

15-16                MATH 1000K Essentials of Mathematics

17-18               MATH 1010K Math for General Studies OR MATH 1710K College Algebra

> 19                  General Education Math course required

Interpretation of SAT Scores

            English Verbal

Score               Course                                                                                               

< 380                DSPW 0700 Basic Writing                                            

390-450            ENGL 1009K Introduction to University Writing 

> 460                ENGL 1010 Expository Writing                                                 

SAT Composite

Score               Course

< 510                DSPR 0700 Basic Reading

520-890            READ 1000K Reading Skills Enhancement

> 900                N/A

            Mathematics

Score               Course

< 340               DSPM 0700 Basic Mathematics

350-390            MATH 1000K Essentials of Mathematics

400-450            MATH 1010K Math for General Studies OR MATH 1710K College Algebra

> 460                General Education Math course required

Note:   1. All DSP 0700 courses are taught by Motlow Community College faculty on MTSU campus.

            2. Students who have prescribed course needs in 2 or more areas are required to enroll in

    UNIV 1010 (K sections).

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