Scripps, Other Colleges Now Requiring Graded Papers
Here’s an interesting development: some colleges are requiring submission of a graded writing sample. According to the Scripps College website, all applicants must submit a 3-7 “analytical essay” with the teacher’s comment and grade written on the physical paper. By “analytical,” they mean a paper that “makes an argument or analyzes an issue or work of literature.” It specifically states the essay cannot be creative in nature.
In addition:
- You can’t just print out a new copy from your computer; you need to submit the copy that the teacher graded. If you didn’t save it, Scripps advises you to submit a clean copy and indicate the grade you earned.
- If you only have 1-2 page papers, you can submit two of them.
- If you only have 8+ page papers, you can submit it, and Scripps will read enough of it to “evaluate your abilities.”
Scripps argues that the graded writing sample allows them to see what the grading standards at the student’s school is like.
This requirement only further complicates the college application process. True, it does not involve any additional work on the student’s part, provided he/she has saved past papers. However, it punishes students who are not so diligent with archiving schoolwork.
Personal statements cause enough stress for students. Let’s keep it simple, admissions officers!
pic from funnyexam.com
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