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ENGLISH 12- PERSONAL STATEMENT ESSAY 
Your personal statement should be exactly that -- personal. This is your opportunity to tell the admission committee about yourself -- your hopes, ambitions, life experiences, inspirations. You are encourage to take your time on this assignment. Be open. Be reflective. Find your individual voice and express it honestly!
Rubric Code: NX37W4B
By Mbasumatary
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  EXCELLENT

4 pts

COMPETENT

3 pts

WEAK

1 pts

Purpose

Is the purpose or intention of this personal statement clearly conveyed? Is the desired outcome effectively communicated?
EXCELLENT

Addresses the prompt with strong focus and key details
COMPETENT

Marginally addresses the prompt

needs specific focus
WEAK

Off topic

Too vague
Organization

Is the persona! statement structured in a logical manner? Is it structured appropriately for the intended audience? Is anything out of place?
EXCELLENT

Introduction has a thesis that addresses the prompt.

Body paragraphs have topic sentences that are logical and fully developed.
COMPETENT

Introduction lacks thesis or is vague about the prompt

Body paragraphs are imbalanced and needs more development/ clear topic sentences.
WEAK

Body paragraphs lack coherence, direction, topic sentences.
Content

Is the entirety of the content pertinent? Does the personal statement contain any "filler" or superfluous information?
EXCELLENT

Content offers significant information about the writer

Examples (cited accomplishments, talents, qualities, etc, are clearly supported by concrete examples).
COMPETENT

Content is somewhat weak and writer needs more focus on key points/areas for discussion.
WEAK

Content is off-topic, vague, generic.
Individuality

Does the piece effectively distinguish the author from other applicants? Is the author memorable and remarkable for the right reasons?
EXCELLENT

Writer has a clear voice/presence through detailed focus on experience, activities, background, etc; topics show originality/insights/personality.
COMPETENT

Writer offers details, but does not leave a strong impression.
WEAK

Writer does not leave a dominant impression because the information is dull, vague, or lacking in examples.
Grammar, Mechanics and Usage

Is the piece grammatically sound? Are there any misspellings and/or typos? Are there errors in structure and/or punctuation?
EXCELLENT

The essay consistently follows the grammatical convention of Standard Written English
COMPETENT

The essay follows the grammatical convention of Standard Written English with occasional lapses that do not interfere with meaning
WEAK

The essay repeatedly violates the grammatical convention of Standard Witten English resulting in numerous errors that obscure meaning




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