Question 1 I am confident in my reading and writing skills and expect to do well in my college classes. I would benefit from additional support with my reading or writing skills in order to be successful in my college classes. I am a non-native speaker of English and would benefit from specialized support for my reading and writing.
Question 2 I am comfortable reading complex arguments and taking notes on them. Reading is challenging for me, and I prefer not to take notes when I read. I have difficulty understanding when I read in English.
Question 3 I read often, both required material for my classes and for my own enjoyment. I usually read only what is assigned to me. I often become frustrated when I read in English because I lack the necessary vocabulary to comprehend what I read.
Question 4 When I read, I make connections to other things I've read or experienced in order to understand or question what I'm reading. When I read, I often have difficulty identifying the main ideas and explaining how the reading relates to anything else. When I read in English, I find it challenging to identify the main ideas.
Question 5 I can easily generate topics to write about. I have trouble coming up with topics to write about. It's difficult to express my ideas in English, so I don't write a lot.
Question 6 I am confident tackling a longer writing project that involves research. I am not completely confident in my ability to find or use outside research in my writing. Research is usually frustrating for me because I don't fully understand what I read.
Question 7 I can easily correct grammatical and mechanical errors when they are identified. I make frequent grammatical and mechanical errors when I write, and I don't know always know how to correct them. I need help writing effective sentences in English and correcting grammatical and mechanical errors in my writing.
Question 8 My SAT-Critical Reading score is between 480 and 740. My SAT-Critical Reading score is 470 or below. I submitted TOEFL scores as part of my admissions application. I don't know my SAT score. I did not take the SAT or TOEFL.
Question 9 I was successful in my high school English classes. My high school English classes were a struggle for me. I needed support in high school because English is not my first language.
Question 10 I am comfortable asking questions and seeking outside help when I need it. I do not readily seek outside assistance, even when I'm aware that I would benefit from it. I know that I will need additional help with my writing in English.
Question 11 I am ready to work at a quick pace with the instructor as my guide. I would prefer as much assistance as possible with my writing skills. I prefer a class that specifically addresses the needs of ESL writers.
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