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University or a job after school: IELTS Task 2 essay #26, band 6.5

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281 words. Marked by Axiom on 2 May 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2281 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. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

While some individuals believe that studying at university or college is the best way to be successful on their job, others argue that find a job right after the school is much better.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedI believe that people need to study before building a career for a significant reason.

    The revision corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the statement.

Many people who study nowhere mostly get a job as a waiter, seller in the store and others. However, individual who has a degree tent to find a better job in a better place, for instance, a doctor, a teacher and such things. As a result, it might be kind of easy to them to move up the career ladder and get a higher salary than some who do not study.

  1. Lexical resource

    RevisedAdvocates of education argue that it provides numerous benefits, including the opportunity to secure higher-paying and more prestigious jobs.

    The revision improves the word choice to be more precise and natural in the given context.

  2. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedWorking in a positive environment with supportive colleagues not only enhances one's professional skills, but also personal growth can be significantly achieved by exchanging ideas in such atmosphere.

    The revision improves the sentence structure and coherence, making the idea more clear and concise.

However, proponent of getting a job assert some benefits of working after graduate the school. As a result, they learn how to manage money and assist their parents. Secondly, they learn some skills faster than others. For instance, communication and problem-solving skills. These in turn might help them in the future and anytime of their life.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedFor example, young individuals who start working at an early age will be more independent and responsible as they experience the ups and downs of life from a younger age.

    The revision corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the statement.

To conclude, even though getting a job right after school might help to improve some skills and teach you how to be responsible and independent, I firmly believe that studying somewhere provide to have a better job.

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. The essay follows a logical structure, but the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or missing, making the connection between ideas less smooth. Additionally, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and clearly stating the writer's opinion.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make sure to fully develop your conclusion to effectively summarize the main points and clearly state your opinion.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedHowever, proponents of getting a job straight after school argue the benefits of entering the workforce immediately after graduation.

    The sentence was revised to improve the use of cohesive devices and ensure a smoother transition between ideas.

  • RevisedWorking in a positive environment with supportive colleagues not only enhances one's professional skills, but also personal growth can be significantly achieved by exchanging ideas in such atmosphere.

    The revision improves the sentence structure and coherence, making the idea more clear and concise.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there is a good range of structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that can cause some difficulty for the reader. The essay uses a variety of sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors that can cause some difficulty for the reader. These include errors in subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and preposition use. Proofreading is recommended to correct these errors and improve the overall grammatical accuracy of the essay.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedI believe that people need to study before building a career for a significant reason.

    The revision corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the statement.

  • RevisedFor example, young individuals who start working at an early age will be more independent and responsible as they experience the ups and downs of life from a younger age.

    The revision corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the statement.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical resource. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice. The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that could be revised for clarity and accuracy.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedAdvocates of education argue that it provides numerous benefits, including the opportunity to secure higher-paying and more prestigious jobs.

    The revision improves the word choice to be more precise and natural in the given context.

  • RevisedHowever, individuals with degrees tend to find better job opportunities in more prestigious settings.

    The revision improves the word choice to be more precise and natural in the given context.

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. 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. The essay could also benefit from a more detailed exploration of the counter-argument to provide a more balanced view.

Suggestions

  • Ensure that your argument is fully developed and supported with specific examples.

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