Free AI essay grader · Real 0–6 AWA scale
Would your essay score a 5?
Write (or paste) an Analyze an Issue essay and get graded like the real thing: a 0–6 score, criteria breakdown, and the specific fixes that raise it. One free essay a day, no signup.
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Common questions
How is the GRE essay actually scored?
The Analytical Writing measure is one 30-minute "Analyze an Issue" task, scored 0–6 in half-point steps by a trained human rater plus ETS's e-rater engine. Graders reward a clear position, well-developed reasons with specific examples, logical organization, and control of language — not vocabulary fireworks.
What AWA score do I need?
Most programs treat 4.0 as fully adequate; 4.5–5.0 stands out; below 3.5 can raise flags at writing-heavy programs. Very few programs screen hard on AWA — but a weak score next to a strong application invites questions.
How does this grader work?
Your essay is scored against the official 0–6 rubric by the same AI grading engine used in the Nerzia GRE app, which also grades practice essays against real scored examples. It returns your score, per-criteria ratings, and concrete revision advice.