English Proficiency Test (WildCAT English Test) Online
If you do not have other evidence of English proficiency, you can take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) online before you arrive or on campus when you arrive in Manhattan.
To take the test online, you must have everything listed below.
- Smartphone with internet access and a functioning camera
- A desktop or a laptop computer (You will need to type an essay.)
- Internet speed of 2 Mbps:
- Test your internet speed here.
- Zoom video conferencing app installed on your phone
After registering for the test, you will get more information about the tech requirements.
Please contact elpwildcat@ksu.edu with any questions or problems with these tech requirements.
Please do not worry, if you do not meet these requirements; you may always test once you arrive on campus.
We will give you a testing date and time after you register. The test time is in Central Time US (UTC -5:00/UCT -6:00). Remember to join the test at this time.
The WildCAT English Test consists of the following parts:
Essay – 35 minutes
- You can choose between two essay topics.
- You write your essay on the computer.
- Plan to use all 35 minutes to write your essay. This will help you get a better score!
WildCAT Test
- Structure (grammar)
- Reading / Vocabulary
- Listening
These sections are not timed. It usually takes students about 1 hour and 30 minutes to finish all three of these sections of the test.
The WildCAT is a computer adaptive test. The questions that you get will change according to your level. If you miss a question, you get an easier question. If you get a question correct, you get a more difficult question. You get questions until we accurately know your level of English. You will answer about 25 questions in each skill area.
You will receive an email at your K-State email address from elp@k-state.edu with your test scores within 3 business days after your test date.
This email will contain:
- Your test scores.
- Your placement into English and/or academic classes at Kansas State University.
- An invitation to meet with an ELP Advisor to talk about your results.
- Information about enrolling in classes at Kansas State University.