College+Essay

Rubric for College Essays


 * GradeRange || Criteria || Comments ||
 * 90-100 || * Has an interesting, engaging beginning
 * Explores an important, thoughtful idea
 * Is well-written, with rich vocabulary and interesting, varied syntax
 * Is COMPLETELY free of mechanical errors
 * Makes me like you and want to have you around J ! ||  ||
 * 80-89 || * Has a reasonably engaging beginning
 * Explores an interesting idea
 * Is clearly written
 * May have some mechanical errors
 * Makes me like you ||  ||
 * 70-79 || * Is clearly, if not interestingly, organized
 * Idea may be clichéd or run of the mill
 * Writing may be unclear or vague
 * Has mechanical errors
 * Does not give a good sense of the wonderfulness that is you ||  ||
 * 60-69 || * Organization is unclear
 * Lacks a central idea or idea is banal
 * Writing is vague and unclear
 * Mechanical errors interfere with communication of ideas
 * Distorts or misrepresents your personality ||  ||

2nd Draft Requirements:


 * **Title**: Pick something that offers insight into your experience. Often times a title can reveal a subtlety you didn’t have room to fully explain in the essay.
 * **Clear, definite paragraphs**: Each one should have specific focus that contributes to the overall point.
 * **Error-Free:** Proofread at this point. Spelling and grammar should be correct at this stage, with only minor, unintentional fixes necessary.
 * **New PDF on Wiki:** Upload your second draft onto the wiki page you already created with a clear label.