1. Scholarship Essay Rubric
This should get you free money!
This might get you free money?
You probably won’t get any free money 6 5 4 3 2 1
Meaning:
What have you shared about yourself?
a uniquely personal response that provides deep insight into self
a totally personal response that is quite original
a mixture of personal and other information that is slightly engaging
a mixture of personal and other information, but not very unique
some new information, but nothing that is personal or interesting
strictly a repeat of information that is already known
Development:
How specific and meaningful are your insights?
tells a unique story that clearly defines the student
the student illustrates personal traits and goals
the student explains personal characteristics and goals
the student lists personal traits and qualities
no new personal information provided
no knowledge of character or goals is provided
Organization:
How focused and structured is your response?
naturally drawn conclusion
thoughts flow naturally / good transitions
consistent focus / well balanced
simple, but formal structure (intro, body & conclusion)
shifting focus / does not paragraph properly
no noticeable organization
Language:
How refined is your sense of audience and purpose?
demonstrates an engaging personal voice while addressing target audience
uses sophisticated vocabulary & sentences to address target audience
addresses the target audience using moderate language skill
uses simple vocabulary / sentences
uses language that is not suitable to the prescribed audience
uses incoherent or inappropriate language
Conventions:
How correct are your mechanics?
nearly perfect
a few errors with sophisticated mechanics
a few basic errors
many errors
barely readable
writing is incoherent
30 = 100
Scholarship Acceptance Score
29 = 98
24 = 88
19 = 78
14 = 68
9 = 58
28 = 96
23 = 86
18 = 76
13 = 66
8 = 56
27 = 94
22 = 84
17 = 74
12 = 64
7 = 54
26 = 92
21 = 82
16 = 72
11 = 62
6 = 52
25 = 90
20 = 80
15 = 70
10 = 60
5 = 50
Accepted!
Borderline
Denied L
Comments:

2. This may hurt your chances
College Essay Rubric
This should get you in!
This might get you in?
This may hurt your chances 6 5 4 3 2 1
Meaning:
What have you shared about yourself?
a uniquely personal response that provides deep insight into self
a totally personal response that is quite original
a mixture of personal and other information that is slightly engaging
a mixture of personal and other information, but not very unique
some new information, but nothing that is personal or interesting
strictly a repeat of information that is already known
Development:
How specific and meaningful are your insights?
tells a unique story that clearly defines the student
the student illustrates personal traits and goals
the student explains personal characteristics and goals
the student lists personal traits and qualities
no new personal information provided
no knowledge of character or goals is provided
Organization:
How focused and structured is your response?
naturally drawn conclusion
thoughts flow naturally / good transitions
consistent focus / well balanced
simple, but formal structure (intro, body & conclusion)
shifting focus / does not paragraph properly
no noticeable organization
Language:
How refined is your sense of audience and purpose?
demonstrates an engaging personal voice while addressing target audience
uses sophisticated vocabulary & sentences to address target audience
addresses the target audience using moderate language skill
uses simple vocabulary / sentences
uses language that is not suitable to the prescribed audience
uses incoherent or inappropriate language
Conventions:
How correct are your mechanics?
nearly perfect
a few errors with sophisticated mechanics
a few basic errors
many errors
barely readable
writing is incoherent
30 = 100
College Acceptance Score
29 = 98
24 = 88
19 = 78
14 = 68
9 = 58
28 = 96
23 = 86
18 = 76
13 = 66
8 = 56
27 = 94
22 = 84
17 = 74
12 = 64
7 = 54
26 = 92
21 = 82
16 = 72
11 = 62
6 = 52
25 = 90
20 = 80
15 = 70
10 = 60
5 = 50
Accepted!
Borderline
Denied L
Comments: