{"id":71512,"date":"2023-05-31T14:15:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T18:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?page_id=71512"},"modified":"2025-09-10T16:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:08:36","slug":"request-for-second-language-proficiency-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/request-for-second-language-proficiency-evaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"Request for Second Language Proficiency Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Request for Second Language Proficiency Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students who are first-language speakers of a language other than English may meet the CAS Second Language Requirement by demonstrating appropriate proficiency, as determined by the College, in all skills relevant to the comprehension and production of that particular language.\u00a0\u00a0Except in the special cases, (e.g., American Sign Language) proficiency testing includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking.<\/p>\n<p>Once you complete this form, an advisor will review the information provided. 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