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WritingMay 8, 2026

PTE Essay Scoring Rubric: 7 Traits Pearson Grades and How to Hit Each (2026)

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Smriti Simkhada (90/90)

Inside the PTE essay scoring rubric - the 7 traits Pearson's AI evaluates, what each rubric weight does to your score, and the trait-by-trait fix to lift Writing 65 to 79+.

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