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3.5/ 5
GoodPartially Successful
The email effectively communicates the inquiry about the scholarship status and maintains a polite tone. However, it contains several grammatical errors and lacks variety in sentence structure, which detracts from its overall quality.
22 / 30
Intermediate
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3.5/5
Complete response3.5/5
Addresses requirements3.5/5
Working well
- Clear identification — “My name is Jinho Yoon and I applied for a merit-based scholarship three weeks ago.”
- Clear call to action — “Therefore, could you tell me about the timeline for decisions?”
To improve
- Lack of elaboration Try: I am writing to inquire about the status of my scholarship application and to understand when I might expect to receive a decision.
- Unnecessary personal details Try: Remove this sentence unless specifically requested, as it does not contribute to the main purpose of the email.
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