Here is a collection of resources to assist and empower you on your college journey.
Resources to Select Courses:
- Registration Guide (Revised: April 2023)
Resources to Choose a Major
- What Can I do With This Major
- 9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing Your Major
- Alternate Pathways for Students Interested in Business
Online Writing Placement Exam
Arranging the Exam
The Online Writing Placement Exam is by appointment only. To make an appointment to take the Online Writing Exam, please contact Professor Amy Kahn at kahna@oldwestbury.edu and list your availability to take the exam. Please also note if you have any accommodations for extra time. Appointments must be made at least 48 hours before the exam.
Accessing the Brightspace Writing Proficiency Exam Page
When your exam is scheduled, you will receive notification that you’ve been added to the Brightspace Writing Proficiency Exam page. To access the page, you need to log on to Old Westbury Connect and then click on the Brightspace icon. Once in the Brightspace Writing Proficiency Exam page, you can click on “Placement Exam” in the left-hand menu of the page to take your exam.
Please make sure that you have at least one hour to complete your exam before beginning it. Once you start the exam, you must complete it. You will be asked to fill out information about you (including your student identification number, name, phone number, email address) prior to beginning the essay.
Communication of Results
Results of the exam will be available approximately two days after the exam is taken. You can contact Professor Schmermund with any questions.