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University or a job after school: IELTS Task 2 essay #21, band 6.5

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.

404 words. Marked by Axiom on 11 September 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2404 words

Some people believe that studying in college or university is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

I personally believe that having university degree is better because of becoming professional at work and having no difficulty to find career with high salary.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedSome people believe that the best way to have a successful career is to study at universities or colleges, while others think that it is better to start working straight after graduating from school.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammar and improves the clarity of the comparison being made.

, all they have studied is only school program which is not enough to find suitable career. When they are working in job that requires lifting heavy things like constructer workers do, they are more likely to injure themselves during the process. They not only wear out themselves psychology but also physically. Major problem in their health for example can be damage in their spinal cord, knee joints and also shoulder. That overtime makes walking or even basic movements difficult.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedOn the one hand, working straight after school can be harmful, one main reason being their inexperience in the job market.

    The revised sentence provides a clearer and more concise statement of the argument and improves the flow between ideas.

  2. Lexical resource

    RevisedLack of experience in certain jobs can make it challenging to find employment.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the essay.

  3. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedAbove all, the only work available in such cases is typically manual labor.

    The revision provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the sentence.

  4. Lexical resource

    RevisedFor example, construction workers often face challenges at work because they have not studied beyond high school.

    The revision corrects the grammatical errors in the original sentence, improving the overall clarity and readability of the essay.

  5. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedAnother point to consider is the potential health issues associated with working in physically demanding jobs.

    The revision provides a more specific and clear connection to the previous point, improving the overall cohesion of the essay.

On the other hand, I believe that having degree from university can offer new opportunities including suitable occupations. Firstly, people who graduated university can work on their specific skills, which make them professional at their filed. As a result, they do not have to search for work; companies looking for employee would hire them instead. For example, students that studied in Oxford, Stanford or Harvard has a degree and learned a lot of knowledge from world’s well known professors. As they went through hardship during late night, early morning study sessions failing over and over but still manage to handle that can be paid off by having work with salary that is beyond their expectation.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedAs a result, every company wants to employ such individuals.

    The revision provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the sentence.

  2. Lexical resource

    RevisedAdditionally, obtaining a degree can increase the likelihood of securing a high-paying job in a prestigious company.

    The revision provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the essay.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn conclusion, while working without a degree can be harmful to one's health and job prospects, obtaining a university degree can open up better career opportunities, as it often leading to high-paying jobs where companies actively seek out qualified employees.

    The revised sentence provides a clearer and more concise conclusion, improving the overall cohesion of the essay.

Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.

Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.

Coherence & cohesion

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized and the progression of ideas is clear. However, there are some issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall cohesion of the essay.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic and that all sentences in the paragraph relate to this topic.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedOn the one hand, working straight after school can be harmful, one main reason being their inexperience in the job market.

    The revised sentence provides a clearer and more concise statement of the argument and improves the flow between ideas.

  • RevisedAnother point to consider is the potential health issues associated with working in physically demanding jobs.

    The revision provides a more specific and clear connection to the previous point, improving the overall cohesion of the essay.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, while working without a degree can be harmful to one's health and job prospects, obtaining a university degree can open up better career opportunities, as it often leading to high-paying jobs where companies actively seek out qualified employees.

    The revised sentence provides a clearer and more concise conclusion, improving the overall cohesion of the essay.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some error-free sentences. However, there are some grammatical errors that can cause some difficulty for the reader.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedSome people believe that the best way to have a successful career is to study at universities or colleges, while others think that it is better to start working straight after graduating from school.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammar and improves the clarity of the comparison being made.

  • RevisedAbove all, the only work available in such cases is typically manual labor.

    The revision provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the sentence.

  • RevisedAs a result, every company wants to employ such individuals.

    The revision provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the sentence.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay uses a sufficient range of vocabulary and there is some evidence of less common and idiomatic language. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedLack of experience in certain jobs can make it challenging to find employment.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the essay.

  • RevisedFor example, construction workers often face challenges at work because they have not studied beyond high school.

    The revision corrects the grammatical errors in the original sentence, improving the overall clarity and readability of the essay.

  • RevisedAdditionally, obtaining a degree can increase the likelihood of securing a high-paying job in a prestigious company.

    The revision provides a more accurate and natural phrasing, improving the overall clarity and readability of the essay.

Task response

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task effectively, presenting a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported with specific examples.

Suggestions

  • Ensure that each paragraph contains a clear topic sentence and that all the sentences in the paragraph support this topic.
  • Include more specific examples to support the arguments.

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