University or a job after school: IELTS Task 2 essay #14, band 4.5
A student’s answer to this repeated IELTS question, shared without their name and marked by Axiom on the four criteria. Select a highlighted passage to see how it could be revised, and why.
314 words. Marked by Axiom on 20 March 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2314 words
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career,while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school
In the modern life, many people believe that learning at the university college is a good direction, successful per stage, in addition to while some just believe that it is preferable to get at the work state forward after the school.
For example, who wants studying at the university or college because they are learning a variety of subjects for studying increasing job, one of them wise to help men studying, therefore, one of the best careers that who wants studying university or beneficial for life.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedOn the one hand, some people today believe that studying at a university or college is the best route to a successful career.
The sentence is revised for clarity and coherence.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedFirstly, it is often believed that children should study at the university as it provides them with better job opportunities.
The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and is clearer in terms of sentence structure.
Lexical resource
RevisedAlso, it is believed that the university or a stable career are the best options as it helps individuals to enhance their professional growth.
The revised sentence is more accurate and clear in terms of vocabulary and expression.
On the other hand, nowadays, other people think that it is preferable to get a best job straight forward after the school because some children don't studying at the school. The main reasons today is who want playing variety of games has a lot to do with who better to get simple job direction. It is not only because who want to better get simple job direction after the school, only because some people prefer to basic job and the simple life. In addition to, some people should a good subjects for good life. Finally, some children should studying at the university.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedI personally think that children should aim to secure a good job after completing their education.
The revised sentence is grammatically correct and clearer in terms of the message it conveys.
Also, this is themselves the best career for the most basic route
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn conclusion, it is evident that studying at a university or college is preferred by some people.
The revised sentence is more coherent and clearly conveys the intended message.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 4.0/ 9
The essay is difficult to follow due to unclear sentence construction and lack of logical progression in some parts. Some ideas are repetitive and not well connected.
Suggestions
- Use clear topic sentences to introduce each paragraph.
- Ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that all sentences in the paragraph relate to that focus.
Sentence revisions 2
RevisedOn the one hand, some people today believe that studying at a university or college is the best route to a successful career.
The sentence is revised for clarity and coherence.
RevisedIn conclusion, it is evident that studying at a university or college is preferred by some people.
The revised sentence is more coherent and clearly conveys the intended message.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 4.0/ 9
The essay contains numerous grammatical errors and some sentences are difficult to understand due to incorrect grammar usage.
Sentence revisions 2
RevisedFirstly, it is often believed that children should study at the university as it provides them with better job opportunities.
The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and is clearer in terms of sentence structure.
RevisedI personally think that children should aim to secure a good job after completing their education.
The revised sentence is grammatically correct and clearer in terms of the message it conveys.
Lexical resource
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay uses a limited range of vocabulary and there are some inaccuracies in word choice and spelling.
Sentence revisions 2
RevisedIn modern times, many people believe that studying at a university or college is a good path to success.
The revised sentence is more accurate in terms of word choice and spelling.
RevisedAlso, it is believed that the university or a stable career are the best options as it helps individuals to enhance their professional growth.
The revised sentence is more accurate and clear in terms of vocabulary and expression.
Task response
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay attempts to address the topic but does not present a clear position throughout the response. Some points are repetitive and not well developed.
Suggestions
- Ensure that you maintain a consistent position throughout the essay.
- Develop your arguments with specific examples and ensure that they are relevant to the topic.
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