Topic and General Impression （5 points): The topic...

Topic and General Impression (5 points): The topic is new and interesting; it fits well in the short essay. The essay makes a good impression as a whole. If you were an admissions staff member, you would feel as if you started to know the applicant by person and you would like to consider his or her application. Essay Structure(5 points): The essay skillfully follows the traditional essay structure (including an introduction, a thesis statement, 2-4 body paragraphs, and a conclusion). Essay Content(5 points): Ideas are effectively organized into body paragraphs and supported with illustration and examples or any other evidence. Language and Coherence (5 points): The essay is logically developed, and sentences move on smoothly. There are no or very few grammatical errors. Voice and Tone (5 points): The essay is related to personal matters, e.g.personal character, learning or learning method, personl opinion, etc. The writer sounds honest, respectful, but confident.