Dhanani School of Science & Engineering
Advanced Level Math + English components.
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School-specific component
Advanced Level Mathematics (ALM)
~20–25 questionsMultiple choice
What's assessed
- Linear equations & applications
- Factoring, quadratics, polynomial equations
- Functions
- Radical & rational equations
- Exponential & logarithmic equations
- Geometry concepts
- Trigonometry
English components
Accuplacer Reading
~20–25 questionsMultiple choice
What's assessed
- Information & Ideas, central ideas, summarizing, relationships
- Rhetoric, word choice, structure, point of view, arguments
- Synthesis across multiple texts
- Vocabulary in context
Accuplacer Writing
~20–25 questionsMultiple choice
What's assessed
- Expression of Ideas, development, organization, effective language
- Standard English Conventions, sentence structure, usage, punctuation
Essay Writing
1 prompt5-paragraph persuasive essay (~350–500 words)
What's assessed
- Purpose & focus
- Critical thinking
- Organization & structure
- Development & support
- Sentence variety & style
- Mechanical conventions
DSSE prep
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Advanced Algebra & Functions, trigonometry, and the math-heavy Accuplacer practice that decides DSSE offers.