College Essay Rubric:
Ideas  ______ X 6 _____ / 30 points
•	Thesis statement stating your position 
•	Three strong reasons to support your position.
•	Thorough explanations and details throughout; specific evidence is used.
•	Message is clear and convincing.

Organization  _____ X 2 _____ 10 points
•	Essay has a strong introduction with a thesis.
•	Essay has a convincing body with excellent support points.
•	Conclusion wraps up the position and leaves a lasting impression.

Voice _____ X 2 ______ 10 points
•	Essay is thoughtful and convincing
•	The author’s unique personality is evident in some way

Conventions _____ X 2 _____ 10 points
•	Essay is error free.
•	No more than one grammatical error

Presentation _____ X 2 _____ 10 points
•	Paper has a heading with name, teacher, class, and date
•	Paper is double spaced with 1” margins
•	Times New Roman 12-point font was used.

Final Grade ______ / 70 points

College Essay Rubric:
Ideas  ______ X 6 _____ / 30 points
•	Thesis statement stating your position 
•	Three strong reasons to support your position.
•	Thorough explanations and details throughout; specific evidence is used.
•	Message is clear and convincing.

Organization  _____ X 2 _____ 10 points
•	Essay has a strong introduction with a thesis.
•	Essay has a convincing body with excellent support points.
•	Conclusion wraps up the position and leaves a lasting impression.

Voice _____ X 2 ______ 10 points
•	Essay is thoughtful and convincing
•	The author’s unique personality is evident in some way

Conventions _____ X 2 _____ 10 points
•	Essay is error free.
•	No more than one grammatical error

Presentation _____ X 2 _____ 10 points
•	Paper has a heading with name, teacher, class, and date
•	Paper is double spaced with 1” margins
•	Times New Roman 12-point font was used.