Updates
New rubrics and product improvements, as they ship. Every rubric appears here the day it launches.
Jul 18, 2026
- New rubric: Medical School Secondary — Adversity / Challenge
Works for any school's adversity, challenge, setback, or failure secondary — a compact review of constraints, decisions, adaptation, and credible learning.
- New rubric: Medical School Secondary — Community / Service / Mission
Works for any school's community, service, or mission secondary — reviewing your community relationship, accountable service, reciprocal learning, and mission alignment.
- New rubric: Medical School Secondary — Diversity / Perspective
Works for any school's diversity, perspective, or lived-experience secondary — a compact review of lived-experience evidence, real consequence, and what your perspective concretely gives your class.
- New rubric: Medical School Secondary — Optional "Anything Else" Essay
Works for any school's optional or anything-else secondary — a compact review of whether your essay earns its slot: new information, factual context, and what it changes for the reader.
- New rubric: Medical School Secondary — Reapplicant Growth
Works for any school's reapplicant secondary — a compact review of diagnosed gaps, changed actions, evidence of improvement, and present readiness.
Jul 17, 2026
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Letters of Recommendation
A new category: we now review the letters you draft — 10 rubrics across med, grad, MBA, and immigration.
- New rubric: Common App Teacher Evaluation Letter
For teachers and counselors reviewing the short written evaluation (1,000 words or less) attached to the Common App Teacher Evaluation before it goes out.
- New rubric: Graduate School Recommendation Letter (MS/PhD)
For professors, PIs, and employers reviewing a recommendation letter before it goes out - and for candidates asked to draft their own.
- New rubric: Health Professions Evaluation Letter
Clinical vantage, behavior-based evidence, named-profession fit, calibrated comparisons, and endorsement strength for CASPA, AADSAS, VMCAS, and PharmCAS references.
- New rubric: International Academic Recommendation Letter (Europe & Beyond)
For professors, PIs, and supervisors writing in English for DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, and European master's applications - and for candidates drafting the letter their recommender asked for.
- New rubric: MBA Recommender Answers (GMAC Common LOR)
For recommenders answering the GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation questions - the peer comparison and the constructive-feedback story - and for candidates asked to draft the answers.
- New rubric: Medical School Letter of Evaluation
Relationship context, behavior-based evidence, calibrated comparisons, and endorsement strength for MD, DO, and TMDSAS letters.
- New rubric: NSF GRFP Reference Letter
For professors and research mentors reviewing an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship reference letter before it goes out - and for applicants asked to draft one for their recommender.
- New rubric: O-1 / EB-1 / NIW Recommendation & Expert Opinion Letter
Review one recommendation or expert-opinion letter at a time for O-1, EB-1A, and EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions: criterion mapping, accomplished impact, checkable facts, recommender standing, and plain-English legibility for a non-expert officer.
- New rubric: Residency Letter of Recommendation (ERAS)
Vantage, patient-care evidence, and endorsement strength in narrative ERAS letters, read the way program directors read them.
- New rubric: UK Global Talent Visa Letter of Recommendation
Review one of the three required recommendation letters for a UK Global Talent visa endorsement on the digital technology route (Tech Nation): the endorsing body's letter checklist, a consistent exceptional-talent-or-promise case, achievements an assessor could check, the recommender's standing and basis of knowledge, and a UK-specific contribution case.
Jul 16, 2026
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Clearer AI-writing results
Essay-wide verdicts plus sentence-level flags, with plain-language explanations.
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Share reviews with trusted readers
Invite a mentor or friend to comment and vote on your review.
- New rubric: Common App: Intellectual Vitality
An opinionated review for ideas-led essays: curiosity, self-directed inquiry, visible reasoning, revision, and open questions.
- New rubric: Common App: Narrative Craft
An opinionated review for scene-led essays: one main moment, causal movement, earned meaning, and a fitting end.
- New rubric: Research Master's Motivation Letter - Netherlands
Research readiness, methodological preparation, and programme fit across Dutch research master's applications.
- New rubric: UK Master's Personal Statement / Statement of Purpose
Academic readiness, programme fit, and future direction across UK taught master's applications.
Jul 15, 2026
- New rubric: Medical Personal Statement: Non-Traditional Applicants
For career changers and non-traditional pre-meds: your evidence, judged at full rigor — no shadowing-hours checklist.
Jun 4, 2026
- New rubric: AADSAS Experiences — Dental
Describe one experience — dental, shadowing, volunteer, research, employment, or academic — explaining what you did and its impact. Up to six may be flagged as Most Important.
- New rubric: AADSAS Personal Statement — Dental
What motivated you to pursue a career in oral health? In your response, you may wish to describe and highlight your strengths, experiences, background, and uniqueness that will contribute to your success in this career.
May 12, 2026
- New rubric: UPenn DSW Application Essay
For the Doctorate in Clinical Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice. Three required ~500-word responses on motivation, clinical case analysis, and doctoral inquiry.
Apr 14, 2026
- New rubric: CASPA AI and Technology Essay — PA
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and wearable health devices are changing how clinicians deliver care. How should future PAs learn to use these tools thoughtfully while maintaining strong, human-centered relationships with patients, even in settings where access to technology may be limited?
Apr 10, 2026
- New rubric: Campus France Motivation Text — France
For Études en France applicants: review a concise motivation text connecting academic preparation, the selected programme and institution, and a professional project. The applicant's national EEF space and portal limit control.
- New rubric: Genuine Intentions Supporting Letter — New Zealand
Review a supporting letter about genuine study purpose, course and provider choice, funding, relevant circumstances, and lawful post-study intentions. Current INZ, portal, or officer instructions control whether a letter is needed and its format.
- New rubric: Genuine Student Statement — Australia
For Australian Student visa (Subclass 500) applicants: four Genuine Student responses with a maximum of 150 words each. Current Home Affairs form instructions control.
- New rubric: GKS Graduate Application — South Korea
For 2026 GKS-G Master's and Doctoral applicants: Form 2 Personal Statement and Form 3 Study Plan, each limited to 17,000 English characters including spaces. Current NIIED and receiving-institution instructions control.
- New rubric: Study Permit Letter of Explanation — Canada
Review a recommended Canadian study permit letter of explanation addressing study purpose, program choice, student responsibilities, financial planning when discussed, and temporary-residence compliance. Current IRCC and local visa-office instructions control.
- New rubric: Study Visa Application Letter — Ireland
For Irish long-stay study-visa applicants: review the required application letter covering identity and travel details, reason for study, applicable course-change and family information, and the commitments published by ISD. Current ISD instructions control.
- New rubric: Study Visa Questionnaire or Motivation Letter — Belgium
Review study-coherence answers or a motivation letter when required for a Belgian Visa D application. The responsible post and public/private institution category control the document and questions.
- New rubric: Visa Covering Letter — Poland
Review a Polish national visa (Type D) covering letter when requested by the responsible consular post, including purpose, duration, and any locally required document references. Current post instructions control.
- New rubric: Visa Motivation Letter — Germany
Review a German study-visa motivation letter when requested by the responsible diplomatic mission, covering study purpose, subject and institution choice, preparation, and future professional use. Current mission instructions control.
- New rubric: Visa Motivation Letter — Switzerland
Review a Swiss study-permit motivation or intention letter when required by the responsible canton or post, covering the study plan and post-study project requested there. Current canton, category, and post instructions control.
- New rubric: Visa Statement of Purpose — Italy
Review an Italian Type D study-visa cover letter or statement when requested by the responsible embassy, consulate, or visa centre. Current local instructions control content and length.
Mar 5, 2026
- New rubric: AACOMAS Personal Statement — DO
Why do you want to pursue osteopathic medicine, and what has prepared you?
- New rubric: AMCAS Other Impactful Experiences — MD
This could include lived experiences related to your family background, financial background, community setting, educational experiences, and/or other life circumstances.
- New rubric: AMCAS Personal Statement — MD
Use the space provided to explain why you want to go to medical school.
- New rubric: CASPA Life Experiences Essay — PA
Explain how your life experiences could help advance the goal of having healthcare providers who can empathize with the patient communities they serve.
- New rubric: CASPA Personal Statement — PA
In your own words, write a brief statement expressing your motivation or desire to become a physician assistant.
- New rubric: TMDSAS Optional Essay — Texas MD
Briefly discuss any circumstances or experiences that are relevant to your application, which have not previously been presented.
- New rubric: TMDSAS Personal Characteristics — Texas MD
Describe your personal qualities, characteristics, skills, or strengths, and how they will contribute meaningfully to the lives of others.
- New rubric: TMDSAS Personal Statement — Texas MD
Explain your motivation to seek a career in medicine. You are asked to include the value of your experiences that prepare you to be a physician.
Feb 13, 2026
- New rubric: Character-Limited SOP — Application Text Fields
For character-limited application text fields (LMU, KIT, Imperial, and similar portals): a direct, evidence-based motivation statement within strict character limits (2,000–3,000 characters), plain text only.
- New rubric: Master's Motivation Letter — Dutch (Standard)
For master's programs at Dutch universities: a focused, evidence-based motivation letter emphasizing program-specific fit, practical goals, and the directness Dutch admissions expect.
- New rubric: Master's Motivation Letter — Dutch Short-Form
Ultra-concise motivation statement for Dutch universities with strict word limits: ruthless prioritization, precision, and zero redundancy in 300–500 words.
- New rubric: Master's Motivation Letter — German Motivationsschreiben
For German master's applicants: direct, evidence-based motivation covering program fit, academic preparation, career direction, and why Germany.
- New rubric: Master's Motivation Letter — TU Delft (Research)
For TU Delft master's programmes: a structured motivation letter with thesis project proposals, BSc thesis summary, and specialisation rationale — demonstrating research readiness and self-efficacy.
- New rubric: NL Scholarship Motivation Letter
For the NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship): present academic readiness, relevant experience, future ambition, and fit with your participating institution's current requirements.
- New rubric: Statement of Academic Purpose — LSE
For LSE and similar UK programmes requiring 80%+ academic content: demonstrate intellectual depth, critical engagement with your discipline, and programme-specific academic fit in 1,000–1,500 words.
Feb 9, 2026
- New rubric: Master's Motivation Letter / Personal Statement (UK/EU)
For UK/EU taught master's applicants: concise motivation, readiness, program fit, evidence quality, and future direction (600-900 words).
- New rubric: MS Statement of Purpose - MFA and Creative Practice
For MFA and creative master's applicants: artistic purpose, practice, portfolio context, fit, voice, and trajectory.
- New rubric: MS Statement of Purpose - Professional Programs
For career-focused master's applicants: goals, skill gaps, program fit, readiness, and cohort contribution.
- New rubric: PhD Research Proposal + Statement of Purpose
For research-doctorate applications where proposal viability, supervisor fit, and execution logic are primary signals.
- New rubric: Professional Doctorate Statement (EdD/DBA/DNP/PsyD)
For professional doctorate applicants emphasizing problem-of-practice framing, leadership impact, feasibility, and program fit.
Sep 6, 2025
- New rubric: Phd Statement of Purpose (SOP)
A Statement of Purpose required by doctoral programs that outlines your research background, theoretical interests, faculty alignment, and capacity for original contribution to your field
Oct 20, 2024
- New rubric: Common App: Background, Identity, Interest, or Talent
For Prompt 1: a story so central to who you are that your application would be incomplete without it.
- New rubric: Common App: Engaging Topic or Concept
For Prompt 6: the topic that makes you lose track of time — and what your obsession says about you.
- New rubric: Common App: Gratitude and Motivation
For Prompt 4: something someone did for you that surprised you — and how it changed what you do.
- New rubric: Common App: Lessons from Obstacles
For Prompt 2: a challenge, setback, or failure — what you did about it and what it changed in you.
- New rubric: Common App: Personal Growth and Understanding
For Prompt 5: the accomplishment, event, or realization that changed how you understand yourself or others.
- New rubric: Common App: Questioning or Challenging a Belief
For Prompt 3: a belief you questioned, what prompted your thinking, and where it landed.
Sep 25, 2024
- New rubric: MS Statement of Purpose (SOP)
A Statement of Purpose is asked by most Masters Programs and outlines your purpose and motivation for a graduate program