WPE Scoring Guide (Updated November 10, 2003)

Problems Areas in WPE "No Pass" Essays & Tips for Passing the WPE

WPE Sample Prompt and Scored Student Essays

How the WPE Is Scored: What is Holistic Scoring?

Didn't Pass? Need Help?--WPE Feedback Guide

Cherie Murray's Tips for Taking the WPE

WPE Practice Prompts

Academic Advising's WPE Information Links :

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At this site you will find:

WPE Examination Schedule

A Student-Written Guide to the WPE which includes:

What Is the WPE?

How Are the Tests Scored?

Reader's Scoring Guide

Sample Score Sheet

Pre-Test Preparation

Taking the Test--Tips

Check List

Where to Get Help

Rumors

Other Information at the Academic Advising site:

Writing Intensive Course List

WPE Workshop, Tips for Students

FAQ, General Information

Debunking the Myths, Campus Lore

Brainstorming Tips

Why Eastern Has the WPE

Constructing the Essay