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Journalism Qualifying Exam (JQE)

Understanding the JQE

The Journalism Qualifying Examination, a 100-point multiple-choice test offered on two dates each term and once per summer, includes five parts:

20-Vocabulary
20-Reading Comprehension
20-Spelling
20-Language Mechanics
20-Language Expressions

A student must attain a JQE score sufficient to allow for competitive School of Journalism admission. JQE scores, combined with college GPAs, will determine JRL 215 enrollment plus School of Journalism admission to the Advertising, Broadcast News, News-Editorial and Public Relations programs.

Taking the JQE

To take the JQE, you must first pre-register and pre-pay at the Carruth Center on the third floor of the student services center. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. You must present a photo ID and pay $20 cash (correct change only) at pre-registration.

IF YOU ARE NOT PRE-REGISTERED YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE TEST!

On the exam date, you must present your photo ID and No. 2 pencils.

Preparing for the JQE

All students are strongly encouraged to attend a JQE Tutoring Session to prepare for the School’s mandatory exam.

If you would like an individual, one-on-one tutoring appointment, please see the sign-up sheet on 107 Martin Hall. Spaces for individual tutoring are limited, so reserve your time as soon as possible.

For more information, feel free to send an e-mail to jan.boyles@mail.wvu.edu.

Study packets are also available in 107 Martin Hall.

Also, the following recommended books are on reserve in 301 Martin Hall, for sale at the WVU Bookstore and available in Wise Library Reference collection. Only copies in the Wise Library Reserve Collection may be checked out for 2 hours via Access Services Desk employees.

Kessler and McDonald's When Words Collide (especially Pt. 1, Ch. 9 & 10, plus Pt. 2)
The Associated Press Stylebook (especially confusing word pairs/trios, grammar-related items throughout the book and the punctuation guide after sports and business guides)
Carris’ Success with Words (especially Unit IV - Your Best on the Test)
Arnold’s Media Writer’s Handbook (especially Chapters 1-4 and pp. 179-279)

Succeeding with the JQE

JQE Results will be e-mailed to students approximately two (2) weeks after test date. Please be to fill out the information sheet on the test date so we have your e-mail address(es).

If you do not succeed with the JQE on the first attempt, you may try again (but only once per term, and only 3 times total).

If you have any questions regarding your test score, please contact Ms. Pamela Hanson in 108A Martin Hall.

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	Journalism Qualifying Exam (JQE) Understanding the JQE The Journalism Qualifying Examination, a 100-point multiple-choice test offered on two dates each term and once per summer, includes five parts: 20-Vocabulary 20-Reading Comprehension 20-Spelling 20-Language Mechanics 20-Language Expressions A student must attain a JQE score sufficient to allow for competitive School of Journalism admission. JQE scores, combined with college GPAs, will determine JRL 215 enrollment plus School of Journalism admission to the Advertising, Broadcast News, News-Editorial and Public Relations programs. Taking the JQE To take the JQE, you must first pre-register and pre-pay at the Carruth Center on the third floor of the student services center. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. You must present a photo ID and pay $20 cash (correct change only) at pre-registration. IF YOU ARE NOT PRE-REGISTERED YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE TEST! On the exam date, you must present your photo ID and No. 2 pencils. Preparing for the JQE All students are strongly encouraged to attend a JQE Tutoring Session to prepare for the School’s mandatory exam. If you would like an individual, one-on-one tutoring appointment, please see the sign-up sheet on 107 Martin Hall. Spaces for individual tutoring are limited, so reserve your time as soon as possible. For more information, feel free to send an e-mail to jan.boyles@mail.wvu.edu. Study packets are also available in 107 Martin Hall. Also, the following recommended books are on reserve in 301 Martin Hall, for sale at the WVU Bookstore and available in Wise Library Reference collection. Only copies in the Wise Library Reserve Collection may be checked out for 2 hours via Access Services Desk employees. Kessler and McDonald's When Words Collide (especially Pt. 1, Ch. 9 & 10, plus Pt. 2) The Associated Press Stylebook (especially confusing word pairs/trios, grammar-related items throughout the book and the punctuation guide after sports and business guides) Carris’ Success with Words (especially Unit IV - Your Best on the Test) Arnold’s Media Writer’s Handbook (especially Chapters 1-4 and pp. 179-279) Succeeding with the JQE JQE Results will be e-mailed to students approximately two (2) weeks after test date. Please be to fill out the information sheet on the test date so we have your e-mail address(es). If you do not succeed with the JQE on the first attempt, you may try again (but only once per term, and only 3 times total). If you have any questions regarding your test score, please contact Ms. Pamela Hanson in 108A Martin Hall.