Five Must-Read Tips to Self-Grade an MEE
Five Must-Read Tips to Self-Grade an MEE
Self-grading is the process of comparing your answer to the model answer and grading it yourself. Self-grading is better than simply handing your essay in to be graded because you will truly internalize the feedback you give yourself and you will remember it better. You can also do it instantly after writing your answer so that the facts are fresh in your mind. (Note: It is not a bad idea to hand your essay to a different person to be graded. Self-grading simply has distinct advantages that do not come with handing in your essay. We have our students do both—self-grade then hand it in.)
Self-grading is one of the most important parts of bar prep. You can do all of the practicing in the world, but you need to evaluate where those practice attempts go wrong (and what you do well). This post will explain how to self-grade an MEE. It really is a critical step that can’t be ignored! Maybe you’ve missed a critical fact that could have led your essay in a completely different direction. You’ll never know this if you don’t compare your answer to the model answer! Don’t be afraid to look at what you did wrong. That is how you learn! So, here are five must-read tips to help you self-grade an MEE.