Write an Email
·You applied for a merit-based scholarship three weeks ago. The committee was supposed to announce decisions last week, but you have not received any notification. You want to inquire about your application status.
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Estimated TOEFL · Writing
Key Takeaway
The email effectively communicates the applicant's inquiry and interest in the scholarship.
Spelling ErrorCritical
“expericence”
Fix·experience
ClarityModerate
“an merit-based scholarship”
Fix·a merit-based scholarship
“politely inquires about the timeline”
This demonstrates the student's ability to maintain a respectful tone, which is essential for formal communication.
“expresses continued interest in the scholarship”
Showing continued interest reinforces the applicant's enthusiasm and commitment, which is persuasive in a scholarship inquiry.
“professional tone”
Maintaining a professional tone throughout the email is crucial for formal correspondence and reflects well on the applicant.
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Grammar Corrections
1 items foundIncorrect article usage before a consonant sound
Email Structure
The greeting is appropriate and sets a formal tone.
“exact”
The opening paragraph clearly states the purpose of the email and provides context regarding the scholarship application.
The body addresses all task requirements but could benefit from more specific details about the application.
The closing paragraph effectively includes a call to action and expresses gratitude, which is polite and professional.
The sign-off is present and appropriate for formal communication.
“exact”
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Improvement Roadmap
Provide specific application details
Now: The email lacks some clarity and has noticeable errors.
Try: Include your application ID or the date of submission to make your inquiry more specific.
Improves clarity and specificity, which is crucial for effective communication.Correct spelling errors
Where: body
Try: Ensure all words are spelled correctly, such as 'experience' instead of 'expericence'.
Use more varied vocabulary
Try: Instead of repeating 'scholarship', consider using synonyms like 'award' or 'grant'.