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4.0/ 5
GoodGenerally Successful
The email effectively communicates the applicant's inquiry and interest in the scholarship. Minor punctuation issues slightly detract from the overall professionalism of the response.
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4/5Breakdown
Clear purpose4/5
Complete response4/5
Addresses requirements4/5
Working well
- Clear Purpose — “I am writing to inquire about the status of my merit-based scholarship application”
- Expression of Interest — “I remain very interested in this scholarship because it would significantly support my educational expenses”
To improve
- Lack of Specificity Try: Since the decisions were expected to be announced last week, I wanted to confirm whether the results have been released
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