These two are sample essays that received score 5 by the official ETS. As you can see, both essays did an excellent job on the topic development criterion. There are some grammar and other mistakes in the language use criterion, but these mistakes do not hinder the clarity in meaning as all the ideas are logically connected.
Welcome to Dr. Byrnes' Academic English, where we focus on improving English learners' formal language skills, essential for academic and professional success. Unlike colloquial English, which is informal and idiomatic, formal English emphasizes grammatical accuracy and precise vocabulary usage. Additionally, spoken formal English should adhere to the standard American accent in our context.