1.   But freshman composition, like the writing test, assumed a level of competency that few of these students had attained.

2.   Another serious TAAS-related problem is the tendency of some teachers to drill students on formulas reputed to ace the writing test.

3.   Because so many of its students had difficulty passing a university-wide English writing exam, Hostos replaced it with its own writing test last year.

4.   But CUNY officials and college professors say students must pass the writing test to get into core English classes they need for graduation.

5.   City University plans to offer free workshops in intensive English this summer to the students who did not pass the university writing test.

6.   Her favorite part was the writing test.

7.   He said the College Board was considering a writing test for the SAT as well.

8.   Indeed, TAAS writing test scores are rising.

9.   Last year, black eighth-graders in Texas ranked highest in the nation on a writing test administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

10.   Last year, black eighth-graders in Texas ranked number one among minority students nationwide on a writing test administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.