Does the essay:

• Present a narrative that thematically addresses issues related, broadly speaking, to the formation of and “appropriation” or “exploitation” of self;
• Use narrative in a striking way to address deeper ideas, and does it interrogate these ideas with passion and precision;
• Employ a structure that is logical, effective, and striking;
• Use language in an original and powerful way, creating in readers a sense of surprise and delight;
• Adhere to the standards of written English, while additionally demonstrating an impressive understanding of audience and verbal register;
• Speak with authority to readers through the evident intensity of the writer’s engagement with subject matter?