Dear Students: For your information, a Rubric Score of "8"-equivalent to a "93" is a "fabulous" grade. Please keep in mind that it is "slightly" better than a Rubric Score of  "7" (88), but no where near the quality of essays receiving a "9" (97). In fact, most English Teachers and Readers of the AP English Exams do not give a "9"!  All students receiving an "8" should feel satisfied-even the "top" students in a school do NOT consistently receive a "9" on every paper submitted. One must go beyond the "superficiality" of the text and engage in a thorough analysis to receive a "9".