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    Accessing Your Baruch College Writing Assessment

    Baruch College Writing Placement Assessment

    In the Baruch College Writing Placement Assessment students are given detailed information about two English courses and asked to provide a short answer about which one you feel would be better for you. You’ll also be asked to write a short essay to provide us with a sample of your writing skills. Based on these responses, faculty who teach First-Year Writing will assign you to the course that will best support you as a writer and a student. Please keep in mind that the two courses require the same amount of work, have the same course goals, and count for your required English composition requirement as a Baruch College student.

    Guide To The Baruch College Writing Placement Assessment on CUNY BrightSpace

    Video: The Office of Testing and Evaluation has prepared a short video
    Watch Video Guide [Link]

    Step Sheets:
    Download StepSheets [PDF]

    Requirements
    • CUNY Login Credentials
      • These are your CUNYfirst username and password.
      • See: What are my CUNY Login account credentials (username and password)? on CUNY IT Help Service Portal [KB0011754]
    • Internet Enabled Device
      • Desktop, Laptop, Chromebook, Tablet
      • While Mobile/Cell Phones are supported by the CUNY BrightSpace platform, it is recommended to use a device with a larger screen and a physical keyboard.
    • High Speed Internet
      • Recommended: Wired (ethernet) connection.
      • Alternative: Strong and Reliable Wi-Fi or Cellular connection.
    • Up-To-Date Web Browser
      The CUNY BrightSpace platform supports the following browsers:

    • Apple Safari (latest version)
    • Google Chrome (latest version)
    • Microsoft Edge (latest version)
    • Mozilla FireFox (latest version)

    • Google Chrome (latest version)
    • Microsoft Edge (latest version)
    • Mozilla FireFox (latest version)

    Google typically supports Chromebooks six years after the initial release of the device, regardless of purchase date. When Google’s support ends, Chrome no longer updates, resulting in no further updates to features, performance, or security. This results in the device no longer being supported by the platform.

    • Apple Safari (latest version)

    • Google Chrome (latest version)

    Log Into CUNY BrightSpace
    1. Go to the CUNY BrightSpace Log-In Page (https://brightspace.cuny.edu)
    2. Enter your CUNY Login Credentials (For additional information please visit “What are my CUNY Login account credentials (username and password)?” on CUNY IT Help Service Portal.
    3. Under “My Courses,” locate and select “Baruch College Office of Testing and Evaluation.” (If you have many courses, click “View All Courses.”)
    4. Review the Welcome Message

     

    Complete the required Academic Honesty Review
    1. Select “Content” from the top navigation bar
    2. Select “Academic Honesty Review” from the left navigation bar
    3. Click on the “Baruch College Academic Honesty Review” link
    4. Read the on-screen instructions carefully
    5. Click “Start Quiz”

     

    Taking the Baruch Writing Placement Assessment
    1. Pass the Academic Honesty Review
    2. Click “Content” in the top navigation bar
    3. Click “Baruch Writing Assessment” in the left navigation bar
    4. Read the information provided by the Department of English
    5. Click the link to the “Baruch Writing Assessment”
    6. Carefully read the on-screen instructions
    7. Click “Start Quiz”

    Please note that once you click on Start Quiz, the 60-minute time limit starts.


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