Park University: Academic Support Center

Worried about the WCT?

We offer prep classes, study groups, and even individual help to prepare for it!

WCT & Prep class Schedule for Parkville Campus (Parkville)
WCT Structure -- Sample Outline
Preparing for the Writing Competency Test
Power Point Presentation with Word Documents Accompanying Files
Streaming video WCT preparation class. To view a 20 minute video WCT preparation class, go to: http://flag.park.edu/wct.wmv [NOTE: this video was prepared before the following new rules were created, and may refer to the previous testing protocol. The rules below are effective with packets beginning with #61 and apply to all examinees with packets numbered 61 and above!]

PLEASE NOTE: Effective Fall 2007, the following testing rules apply:

All cited material must come from the packet; no outside sources may be used.
No reference books may be brought into the testing room by students. This includes dictionaries, stylebooks, etc. The proctor will have these references available for student use in the testing room.
Only handwritten material in the blue book will be considered by the scorers. Material stapled into a blue book, whether printed or handwritten may disqualify a blue book from scoring.

Here are more links to help with documentation and composition of your WCT essay:

Ask your WCT questions online with our Online Writing Lab!

Go to http://parkonline.org/ and sign in with your open user name and password.

Once in the OWL, click on the tab at the left for "WCT," and you will find important info there about taking the WCT and how/when it is scored!

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