essay question
noun
: an examination question that requires an answer in a sentence, paragraph, or short composition
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Officials said the grading engine would score three-quarters of all essay questions, and human graders would continue to handle the rest.
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
The University of Virginia, for example, allows consideration of legacy status through an optional essay question added in 2023.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2024
Brian Clark, a Brown spokesman, said that some students were put off by a longer application with more essay questions.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
This approach underscores the importance of balancing your preparation between multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and essay questions.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
The University of Virginia, for example, allows consideration of legacy status through an optional essay question added in 2023.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2024
Brian Clark, a Brown spokesman, said that some students were put off by a longer application with more essay questions.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
This approach underscores the importance of balancing your preparation between multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and essay questions.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Essay question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essay%20question. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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