Whats the Writing Sample Placement Test?
A 95-minute essay test. You must write a 400/500-word essay in response to 1 of 2 “should,” “would,” or “could” questions derived from 3 topic areas: Basic Human Rights, Television, and Education. The essay should have an introduction, a body of paragraphs supporting the thesis statement, and a conclusion. The test score will determine which English course you’re eligible to register for at Preview. The WSPT is administered online on Blackboard. Do I have to take the WSPT? Yes. Every incoming student must take it, regardless of transfer credits. There are no exceptions. Students without transfer credit for English Composition: The essay determines whether you’re eligible to enroll in English 110 (Freshman Composition), General Studies 050 (Basic Writing), or ESL (for non-native speakers of English). Students with transfer credit for English Composition: You will not lose your transfer credit, regardless of how you perform on the WSPT. However, if you don’t place into English 110, you m
Related Questions
- I have already completed English at another college and it transferred to ODU as English 110C. Do I have to take the Writing Sample Placement Test (WSPT)?
- Are we the Writing Center that runs the Exit Exam of Writing Proficiency and Writing Sample Placement Test?
- What does the writing section of the COMPASS Placement Test consist of?
