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College Application Essay

AVID Application Essay

Rubric Code: H5BX7W

By AJConnell

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Subject: (General)

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

College Application Essay
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Opening paragraph 10 pts How well does your first paragraph grab the reader's attention?	Poor Opening paragraph simply restates the topic.	Fair Opening paragraph grabs readers attention in unique way.	Good Opening paragraph uses vivd detail and concise dialogue to engagingly introduce the topic.
Organization 20 pts How well is your essay organized?	Poor Essay shows no attempt at organization.	Fair Essay is organized, but some paragraphs are misplaced.	Good Essay is well organized and the organization adds to the quality of the writing.
Level of Detail 30 pts How much detail have you put into your essay?	Poor Essay contains little to no detail.	Fair Essay contains some detail.	Good Essay contains vivid detail which appeals to multiple senses.
Expression of self 30 pts How well does your essay tell the reader about you?	Poor Essay does not tell much about the writer.	Fair Essay explains some things about the writer, but does not distinguish the writer from others.	Good Essay clearly demonstrates how the writer is unique and has a distinct voice.
Grammar 10 pts Do you have any grammatical errors?	Poor 5 or more grammatical errors.	Fair 3-4 grammatical errors.	Good 1-2 grammatical errors.