Atila Rubric

Grammar

Numerous errors in grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling;

Difficult to understand due to grammatical errors

Shows lack of editing; competent but contains unnecessary errors

occasional errors; does not hinder understanding of text

grammatical mastery; text is rigorously edited for grammar and punctuation

Personal

The applicant provides very little or distracting person experiences. 

The applicant provides some information about their personal experiences. Generalized or cliche anecdotes belong in this category

The applicant provides information about their personal experiences. An inference can be made about the applicant’s individuality.

The applicant provides a complete picture of relevant personal experiences. It is easy to see a clear vision of the applicant’s individuality, passion and hope for the future 

Accomplishments

The applicant shares few or no accomplishments; the accomplishments shared do not prove a point

The applicant shares one or several accomplishments that vaguely demonstrates their drive, initiative, and effort

The applicant shares one accomplishment that demonstrates their drive, initiative, and effort

The applicant shares several accomplishments that demonstrates their drive, initiative, and effort

Goals

The applicant states few or no goals

The applicant states some goals, but may not be applicable or does not incorporate their individuality in their answer.

The applicant provides information about their goals. They demonstrate ambition and drive, but might lack actionable goals

The applicant clearly states and describes their goals. They describe how their studies and/or personality will help achieve that goal

Community Impact

The applicant did not include sufficient or relevant examples of community impact

The applicant has made an acceptable level of impact in their community/school,

The applicant has made a significant impact in their school, but examples provided aren’t clear or specific.

The applicant has made a significant impact in their community/school. They have clearly demonstrated their impact by citing programs, people, or experiences

Creativity

Poor communication technique that fails to get the point across.

Acceptable use of communication techniques that somewhat demonstrates their points. Sentence structures are boring or repeated many times

Sufficient use of communication techniques that aptly demonstrates the points made. Organized so it is easy to follow

Creative use of communication techniques that clearly demonstrates the points above. Organized in a well thought-out way that is easy to follow.