The 250 Test-Out exam has two parts. In the first part you'll do a rhetorical analysis of an essay (we'll give you the essay at the test-out); in the second part, you'll write an argumentative essay of your own. Below are some suggestions for preparing for these two parts of the exam. As a general preparation for the exam, you might also consult the Student Guide: English 150 and 250, which you can purchase at the University Book Store. The essays will be evaluated by the criteria explained in the Student Guide: English 150 and 250: context, sources, organization, style, and delivery. For more information click here