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SP15-Personal Statement Rubric: NAME
	Excellent	Good	Avg	Weak	Notes:
Introduction and Conclusion	10-9	8-7	6-4	3-1
• Clear introduction to the essay
• Thoughtful conclusion to the essay
Intro/Conclusion Score
	Excellent	Good	Avg	Weak	Notes:
Question Response	30-26	25-17	16-10	9-1
• Clearly answered each of the questions asked: Why are you interested in your chosen major/field? What is your ultimate goal in your chosen field? What is special or unique about you or your life story? What significant detail or issue of your life (problems, people, or events) most shaped or influenced you? Have you had to overcome any unusual obstacles or hardships (such as economic, familial, or physical)? What is one personal characteristic (such as dependable, compassionate, trustworthy) you clearly possess? Can you prove this by sharing a personal story when you displayed this characteristic? What is one skill (such as verbal communication, task management, research analytics) you possess? Can you prove that you have this skill by sharing a work or educational experience where you used it? Why should you be chosen over another candidate?
Response Score
	Excellent	Good	Avg	Weak	Notes:
Mechanics	5	4	3-2	1
• Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, complete sentences, paragraphs well formulated and separated by thought
Mechanics Score
	Excellent	Good	Avg	Weak	Notes:
Organization	5	4	3-2	1
• Appx 2 pages, double spaces, 12 pt Times or Arial, Essay Format, included title page
Mechanics/Organization Deductions: Typos = -2 points per: Inappropriate font = -5 points; Grammatical / Punctuation Errors = -1 point per
Organization Score
TOTAL SCORE					Notes: Out of 50 points

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