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Assessment and Guided Self-Placement
AB 705 The Law and Your Rights
The Governor of California signed the bill, AB 705, on October 13, 2017, to take effect on January 1, 2018. This bill changes the way in which California Community Colleges place students into English and Math courses. This is based on statistical evidence that U.S. high school coursework, high school grades, and high school grade point average are better indicators of appropriate placement than the previously used assessment test.
Beginning November 1, 2018, students will be placed in English and Math courses based on one or more of the following:
1. High School GPA and course grades.
2. Guided Self-Placement (If you do not have access to your U.S. high school transcripts or studied outside the U.S.). Check below for more details.
3. You can also speak with a Counselor to discuss any other academic experiences, work history, military training, specialized licenses, and certificates which can be used as another multiple measure assessment.
Graduate and Transfer Faster than Ever with AB 705
It’s a NEW DAY, there’s a NEW WAY for you to graduate and transfer faster than ever before. See a counselor for more information and visit for a full description of the new California state law called AB 705.
What's Old
- Placement tests that didn’t do a very good job of properly placing students into the math and English classes right for them. That’s old!
- Semester after semester of below-college-level math and English courses that delayed students from reaching their graduation and transfer goals. That’s old!
- Math & English courses didn’t give students enough time with their instructors to really help them succeed. That’s old!
What's New
- No more placement tests for math and English. Almost all students are now placed directly into college- and transfer-level courses, making it faster to complete your graduation and transfer goals.
- More classroom support is now available for your math and English classes. These classes offer additional one-on-one and small group learning with faculty. These “supplemental” courses are required for some students (based on high school GPA) but are open to all students.
- Taking Math and English right away as you enter college for the first time or are returning back to college is key to your success. Our aim is to support students in successfully passing college-level math and English in their first year.
Graduate and Transfer Faster than Ever with AB 705
It’s a NEW DAY, there’s a NEW WAY for you to graduate and transfer faster than ever before. See a counselor for more information
and visit d for a full description of the new California state law called AB 705.
WHAT’S OLD
Placement tests that didn’t do a very good job of
properly placing students into the math and English
classes right for them. That’s old!
Semester after semester of below-college-level
math and English courses that delayed students from
reaching their graduation and transfer goals. That’s old!
Math & English courses didn’t give students
enough time with their instructors to really help
them succeed. That’s old!
WHAT’S NEW
No more placement tests for math and English.
Almost all students are now placed directly into college and
transfer-level courses, making it faster to complete your
graduation and transfer goals.
More classroom support is now available for your
math and English classes. These classes offer additional
one-on-one and small group learning with faculty. These
“supplemental” courses are required for some students (based
on high school GPA) but are open to all students.
Taking Math and English right away as you enter college
for the first time or are returning back to college is key to your
success. Our aim is to support students in successfully passing
college-level math and English in their first year.
Guided Self-Placement
| HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE METRIC FOR ENGLISH | RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT |
| HIGH SCHOOL GPA ≥ 2.6 | ENGL 1A Composition and Reading
(No additional or concurrent support required) |
| HIGH SCHOOL GPA 1.9 – 2.6 | ENGL 1A Composition and Reading with Support strongly recommended |
| HIGH SCHOOL GPA < 1.9 | ENGL 1AS Composition and Reading |
Step to Apply & Enroll
Step 1 – Apply for Admission
If you are a new or returning student, you will need to fill out an online application here and select Merritt College, as your home school. Check your email within 24 hours to get your Student ID Number and Student Campus Solutions Password, to log into your Student Campus Solutions. If you do not receive the email within 24 hours send an email to admissions@peralta.edu and include your application confirmation number.
Step 2 – Complete Virtual Orientation
Now that you have your Student ID Number you can schedule an appointment here to complete your virtual Orientation
To schedule an online orientation please contact Maria Spencer at mspencer@peralta.edu (Please be sure to include your full name). You will learn important information about college policies, procedures, programs, and student support services.
Step 3 – See a Counselor
Schedule an appointment with a counselor to create your student educational plan (SEP) to ensure you are enrolling in the appropriate courses to complete your academic goal. To schedule an appointment Email: counseling.merritt@peralta.edu or call (510) 436 -2475
Step 4 – Enroll in Classes
Log in to Student Campus Solutions (CS) to enroll in your classes.