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Memoir/College Application Essay Rubric 
Rubric for a college application essay
Rubric Code: W575X7
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric College Application Essay
  Missing

0 pts

Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Opening

Missing

Opening missing or does not relate to topic.
Poor

Opening simply restates the topic.
Fair

Opening grabs readers attention in unique way.
Good

Opening uses vivid detail and concise dialogue to put the reader immediately into the story.
Organization

Missing

Essay shows no attempt at organization.
Poor

Essay is organized, but some paragraphs are misplaced.
Fair

Essay requires a little restructuring or editing but primarily well organized.
Good

Essay is well organized and the organization adds to the quality of the writing.
Level of Detail

Missing

Essay contains no detail. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Poor

Essay contains very little detail. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Fair

Essay contains some detail that supports the main idea/prompt. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Good

Essay contains vivid detail which appeals to multiple senses and supports the main idea. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Expression of self

Missing

Essay does not tell anything about the writer. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
Poor

Essay does not tell much about the writer. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
Fair

Essay explains some things about the writer, but does not distinguish the writer from others. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
Good

Essay clearly demonstrates how the writer is unique and separates the writer from other writers. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
editing

Missing

Was not proofread.
Poor

Final essay does not show evidence of much editing.
Fair

Final essay shows evidence of some editing and revising.
Good

Final essay clearly shows careful editing and revising to produce a clear/effective essay.



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