Two qualified evaluators evaluate and score the essays. Students who score below 70 percent are required to attend Writers Workshop . The workshop has been developed to assist with strengthening writing skills in preparation for the English Proficiency Exam retake. The Writers Workshop is for all UMES students who did not pass the English Proficiency Exam . Primarily, the Writers Workshop has been developed to assist students with their essay-writing abilities.
Students sign up for a six-week workshop where basic writing skills are emphasized.
Students who did not score 70 or above seek workshop certification in order to gain reentry to the English Proficiency Exam.