School Prep Guides
McKinley Tech Admissions Writing Sample: What Judges Look For + 5 Practice Prompts (2026–2027)
The McKinley Tech writing sample is not graded on grammar — it judges your STEM passion, community commitment, and perseverance under pressure. This guide decodes the 300-point scoring rubric and gives you 5 practice prompts modeled on the real on-site format so your child walks in prepared.