Hey everyone,
I have my ENG 255 final exam today, and it’s being proctored through ProctorU. I’m kind of nervous since I’ve never done this before, so I wanted to ask everything I should know before going in.
About the exam itself:
What usually comes in the ENG 255 final exam?
Is it mostly essays, short answers, or both?
Do they give a reading/passage to analyze, or is it more general topics?
How many questions/essays are there and how long are they expected to be?
Is it more analysis, comparison (like contrast essays), or opinion-based?
Are examples required or can we write more generally?
Is it easy, medium, or actually hard if you prepare normally?
About difficulty & marking:
What do professors usually look for to give high marks?
Is grammar super strict or more focus on ideas?
Do they expect perfect structure (intro-body-conclusion)?
About ProctorU experience:
How strict are they during the exam?
Can you look away or think without getting flagged?
Are you allowed water / scratch paper?
Can you go to the washroom during the exam?
Any technical issues I should be ready for?
What happens if internet cuts or something goes wrong?
General tips:
What would you do differently if you took it again?
Any last-minute advice to do well?
Thanks so much in advance 🙏