Despite years of initiatives focused on college and career readiness, many students still graduate without the writing skills essential for higher education or the workforce. The missing link is not intent - it’s effective, scalable writing instruction aligned to real-world standards.
IntelliMetric® provides districts with a proven solution. By delivering instant, standards-aligned essay scoring at scale, IntelliMetric® empowers schools to ensure that every graduate can write clearly, think critically, and succeed beyond the classroom.
Equip Students with Workforce-Ready Writing Skills - Before Graduation
In today’s economy, nearly every profession requires written communication - from reports to emails to presentations. Yet, many employers report that incoming workers lack basic writing competency.
By integrating IntelliMetric® into middle and high school curricula, districts can:
· Increase writing practice without increasing teacher workload
· Provide students with immediate, detailed feedback
· Develop skills in coherence, organization, idea development, and clarity
Impact: Districts using IntelliMetric® report a significant rise in writing proficiency rates by 10th grade, positioning students for stronger college applications and employment opportunities.
Diagnose and Eliminate Writing Deficiencies Before Senior Year
Waiting until the final year of high school to identify writing issues is too late. IntelliMetric® enables early diagnostics - as early as 7th or 8th grade - so interventions can be applied years before graduation requirements loom.
Students can be benchmarked against standards early, their gaps clearly defined, and personalized improvement plans developed.
Impact: Schools utilizing IntelliMetric® for early diagnostics achieve higher literacy rates across cohorts by junior year, minimizing senior-year remediation needs.
Support College Admissions Essays with Real-Time, Standards-Based Feedback
College admissions officers evaluate writing quality as a critical part of application review. IntelliMetric® helps students practice and refine their personal statements and supplemental essays with consistent scoring aligned to expert expectations.
Students can submit drafts and immediately see:
· Strength of argument and development
· Organization and logical flow
· Grammatical correctness and vocabulary richness
Impact: Schools report a notable improvement in acceptance rates to selective colleges when students use IntelliMetric® to prepare admissions essays.
Prepare Students for Standardized College Writing Assessments - Without Overburdening Teachers
Many college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT, require timed essays or writing sections. Preparing students for these formats traditionally demands extra assignments and additional grading - both major obstacles for teachers.
IntelliMetric® allows districts to simulate timed, high-stakes essay environments and deliver immediate scores and feedback - all without adding to teacher workload.
Impact: Districts employing IntelliMetric® for exam prep see a higher percentage of students achieving college-ready benchmark scores in writing assessments.
Foster Real Academic Confidence Through Frequent, High-Quality Feedback
Beyond test scores and acceptance rates, IntelliMetric® changes how students view their abilities. By receiving frequent, actionable feedback throughout middle and high school, students become more confident, autonomous writers.
They no longer fear writing assignments - they approach them with strategies and skills built through consistent practice and correction.
Impact: Classrooms integrating IntelliMetric® report higher student self-efficacy in writing within the first academic year of implementation.
Build a Scalable Pipeline from Classroom to Career
Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, internships, and job shadowing programs increasingly demand application essays, project reports, and reflective writing.
IntelliMetric® enables districts to weave rigorous writing expectations into all tracks - academic, technical, and professional - ensuring all students graduate capable of communicating effectively.
Impact: Districts using IntelliMetric® across both academic and CTE programs report higher workforce readiness rates as measured by employer and partner feedback.
Conclusion: Write the Future with IntelliMetric®
College and career readiness is not achieved with slogans - it is built through deliberate, skills-based writing instruction year over year. IntelliMetric® provides a scalable, proven path to developing graduates who can write, argue, organize, and lead - whether in a college classroom or a professional boardroom.
By integrating IntelliMetric® early and consistently, districts can close the readiness gap - and open the door to greater opportunities for every student.
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Rudner, L., Garcia, V., & Welch, C. (2006). An evaluation of IntelliMetric™ essay scoring system. Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 4(4). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/jtla/article/view/1640
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