ILR Math Requirement
Fulfilling the Math Requirement
If you took AP Calculus in high school and scored a 3 or better on the AB exam or BC exam, you have fulfilled the ILR math requirement. If you did not take AP Calculus, or if you did not achieve the scores noted above, you will be expected to take and pass the ILR Math Assessment before you may register for required courses in Statistics and Labor Economics.
Math Assessment Test
The ILR Math Assessment will be scheduled in August, January and May. Those who do not pass in the first attempt will be expected to register in an appropriate math course and pass the assessment before the beginning of their third semester in the School. Anyone who cannot meet the requirement by the beginning of the third semester may be enrolled for a terminal term and will be expected to leave the School thereafter.
The Math Assessment is based on materials covered in New York State Regents Exams for Courses 2 and 3. (Calculus is not covered in those courses.) You may view these six sample questions (PDF) for practice.
Transfer Students
Transfer students will be expected to meet the same standards in Math: either present the score required by Cornell University for AP Calculus (AB or BC) credit, or pass the ILR Math Assessment before being permitted to register in ILRST 2120 or ILRLE 2400 with a terminal semester possible after failing the assessment given at the beginning of a third semester as an ILR student. Transfers who have completed a statistics course will be required to take an equivalent exam for ILRST 2120 in order to receive credit.
