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College Essay Checklist
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College Essay Checklist
Directions:
Directions:Directions:
Directions: Use this checklist as a guide. Check off each item when you are sure the essay has satisfied the criteria. Use the
space for notes.
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Does the essay fully and clearly address the prompt?
Has the writer used the prompt to come up with ideas that are unique and interesting?
As a whole, does the essay “work”? Does it keep the reader’s interest throughout?
Does the essay take any creative risks?
What is the overarching main idea, theme or thesis statement?
Does each paragraph have a main idea that further develops the overall theme?
Are all main ideas supported by details that are concrete, lively and interesting?
Does the writer stay on task and avoid unnecessary tangents?
Is the writer’s voice and tone consistent and interesting throughout?
Does the essay reveal something about the writer?
Does the essay have a definite beginning, middle and conclusion?
Are transitions in place between sentences and paragraphs, making for a smooth read?
Do all sentences “pull their weight”?
Is the essay free of grammatical, spelling and mechanical errors?
Does the essay communicate that the writer is a strong candidate for admission?
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