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Exempt

If your EAP Math Status is “Exempt” then you have met the CSU ELM requirement. Congratulations! Meeting this requirement is the first step towards succeeding in college level math.

About Your Exempt Status

  • Your EAP Math Exempt status means that you are ready to enroll in for-credit math courses at the CSU.
  • Your Exempt status is not a guarantee of admission to the CSU. You are still required to apply and to satisfy all of the CSU college preparatory coursework.

Keeping Your Math Skills Sharp

  • Take a fourth year of high school math. This will strengthen your college applications and improve your opportunities.
  • Consider taking an Advanced Placement (AP) math course. You may be able to earn college credit.
  • Consider taking pre-calculus or AP calculus if you think that you might major in any of the following areas:
    • mathematics,
    • the physical sciences,
    • the life sciences,
    • computer science,
    • business,
    • economics
  • Consider taking a statistics class if you think that you might major in any of the following areas:
    • journalism
    • communication
    • social sciences
  • Consider taking any mathematics that you find interesting if you think that you might choose a major designed for future grade school or middle school teachers.
  • Consider taking a math course at the local community college, if you can’t find a suitable course at your high school,
  • Consult with your high school counselor to determine the best course of action.