4.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email is well-structured and addresses all the necessary points with appropriate tone and language. It could benefit from more sophisticated vocabulary and varied sentence structures to achieve a higher score. Overall, it is a generally successful response with minor areas for improvement.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
25 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Clear reference to application details — “For your reference, my application number is 555-444-TKS.”
- Expression of interest — “I am highly interested in this opportunity, and I have been looking forward to applying for it for approximately three years.”
To improve
- Lack of specific gratitude Try: Thank you for your time and consideration.
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