Mathematics Placement Exam, ELM exam, Advanced Placement Exam.  What's the difference?
 
Mathematics Placement Exam
 
What is it for? To determine eligibility for Math 19 , Math 30 or Math 30P at San Jose  State University
Who needs to take it? Students who wish to take Math 19, Math 30 or Math 30P at SJSU and who are not otherwise exempted. Students need to satisfy the ELM requirement prior to taking this test. 
More info www.math.sjsu.edu/~calculus

    

Entry Level Math Exam
 
What is it for? To determine eligibility for college level mathematics courses at Cal State Unviersities.
Who needs to take it? All students who have not earned an exemption.
More info www.math.sjsu.edu/~mcclory
Note:  This test does NOT exempt students from the Mathematics Placement Exam

    

Advanced Placement Exam

What is it for? To determine mastery of the AP Calculus Curriculum.
Who needs to take it? Students who took AP Calculus in High School
More info www.collegeboard.com
Typically, this test is taken in high school. Students who receive a score of 3 or better on the AB test can get college credit for Math 30 at SJSU.     Students who receive a score of 3 or better on the BC test can get college credit for Math 30 and Math 31 at SJSU. A 3 or better exempts students from the Mathematics Placement Exam. 
 
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updated 08 August, 2006