CPE Resources

Student Information Booklet

The CUNY Proficiency Exam official handbook.

Students who did well on the CPE

Prepared thoroughly

Read Task I reading beforehand

Brought reading, dictionary, and photo id

Brought 2 pens and # 2 pencils

Took time to plan their answers

Answered all parts of the questions

Summarized - Only the parts the question asked for and NOT the entire reading

Avoided plagiarism - Made a clear distinction between their own words and the language of the readings and identified language or ideas taken from the readings

Explained and supported their points fully - Provided support or evidence for their points

Wrote a focused, coherent essay - Not just answered parts of the question

Took time to edit and correct their work - Proofread for content,language,accuracy,and completeness.

Looked over this quick list of do's and don'ts.

Good Luck!