The Early Assessment Program (EAP) was established in collaboration between the State Board of Education (SBE), the California Department of Education (CDE), and California State University (CSU). It was designed to provide opportunities for high school students to measure their readiness for college-level English and mathematics.
The CSU wants to ensure incoming, first-year freshmen are academically prepared to succeed. Students who complete the required general education math and written communication courses during their first year of college save time and money and are twice as likely to graduate as those who don't. Giving students an indicator of their preparation level during their junior year of high school allows them to focus on critical skills before they arrive on the CSU campus for their first semester.
