WST Workshops
WST Workshops
Peer Connections offers one-hour workshops to help students prepare for and pass the Writing Skills Test (WST). Each workshop focuses on a different part of the WST, from the essay portion to the multiple choice exam. The workshops for this semester are:
Workshop Titles |
Dates |
Times & Locations |
|---|---|---|
| WST Essay Exam Preparation |
Tuesday, May 7th |
12:00-2:00 |
| WST Multiple Choice Preparation |
Wednesday, May 8th |
12:00-2:00 |
All workshops open for registration on events.sjsu.edu one week before the workshop's date.
There is a cap of 30 students per workshop.
All students who sign up for a WST workshop agree to the following policies (with thanks to the SJSU Writing Center):
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
- Late-comers, registered or not, will not be seated. Workshops start promptly at the scheduled time. If you are more than two minutes late, you will not be able to attend the workshop session. No exceptions.
- Do not use cell phones, laptops, or PDAs during the workshop.
- No food or drink -- except bottled water -- is permitted in workshops.
- Children of any age are not permitted at our workshops.
- Do not bring any additional guests with you. For fire safety reasons, we can only accommodate a certain number of people in each room.
WST resources
Peer Connections WST Essay Workshop Presentation [PDF] - View this PDF for test information as well as tips for the essay and multiple choice sections.
Peer Connections WST Multiple Choice Workshop Presentation [PDF] - View this PDF for test information as well as tips for the essay and multiple choice sections.
Visit the SJSU Testing Office webpage for more information about the WST, registration, test dates, and score information.
WST Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Do you have any questions about the WST? We have answers!
WST Scoring Guide [PDF]
WST Essay Scoring Guide [PDF]
Test Practice:
Evergreen College Multiple Choice WST Practice
SJSU Testing Office WST Essay & Multiple Choice Practice [PDF]
Peer Connections WST Essay Test Practice Prompts [PDF]
Grammar Help: (Some Pages Open in a New Window)
Peer Connections Writing & Grammar Handouts
SJSU Writing Center & Grammar Resources
The OWL at Purdue: Writing & Grammar Resources
University of Oregon TLC Grammar Worksheets
