Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation (GSP)

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General Information

The Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation (GSP) test is a way of determining whether or not students in the School of Journalism & Media Studies at San Diego State University (SDSU) have sufficient command of English to indicate probable success in the curricula and in related careers. The GSP consists of 100 multiple-choice questions in three areas: 33 questions covering grammar; 33 covering punctuation and the final 34 covering spelling. You need 80 (or more) correct to pass. It is a 90 minute timed test. You are allowed three attempts to pass the GSP.

Study Guides:

1) The most helpful guide is Grammar for Journalists, by E. L. Callihan, which is available at the SDSU campus bookstore. Any freshman composition text or handbook should also prove useful to prepare for the GSP.

2) Short Sample Test
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Who Needs to Take the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation (GSP) test?

If you are seeking admission to the impacted professional majors in the School of Journalism & Media Studies you must complete the test with a passing score. The GSP is required prior to enrolling in the classes of those impacted majors as determined by the school. (Note: Students who pass the SDSU Extended Studies class, Grammar for Journalism, will NOT have their GSP test requirement cleared.)

Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test

Test Date	Online/In-Person Reg Deadline	Mail-In Registration	Scores Released
June 2, 2012	June 1, 2012	May 28, 2012	June 8, 2012
July 21, 2012	July 20, 2012	July 17, 2012	July 27, 2012
September 15, 2012	September 14, 2012	September 11, 2012	September 21, 2012
October 13, 2012	October 12, 2012	October 9, 2012	October 19, 2012
November 17, 2012	November 16, 2012	November 13, 2012	November 28, 2012
December 1, 2012	December 1, 2012	November 27, 2012	December 7, 2012

Registration Procedures

***Students Requiring Disability Accommodations please read!

Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test online registration (credit card or check). Online Registration hours of availability: 6:30 a.m. - midnight (PST)

OR

Fill out the GSP mail-in registration form

OR

Come to the SDSU Testing, Assessment & Research Office during business hours (Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30pm) and purchase a ticket of admission. The fee for the GSP is $25.00. Tickets are non-refundable.

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