Please evaluate the following college essay response based on a 0-100 scoring scale according to the specific criteria provided by the admissions team at Purdue West Lafayatte. This particular question requires applicants to . 
 
Provide a score out of 100 based on the following categories, each with its weight and sub-criteria. Include a detailed commentary on how well the essay addresses each category, offering constructive and specific feedback on areas for improvement and praising strengths. The scoring breakdown is:
 
1. **Content Relevance and Depth of Thought (30 points):**
   - Evaluate how well the essay addresses the prompt. Does the response provide thoughtful insights and reflect a deep understanding of the question?
   - Comment on the originality of ideas, showing how well the student’s perspective aligns with or enhances the values and mission of Purdue West Lafayatte.
   - Score: __/30
   - **Feedback:** Provide specific examples from the essay that demonstrate depth of thought. Mention any areas where ideas could be expanded or where the essay could have addressed the prompt more directly.
 
2. **Structure and Coherence (25 points):**
   - Assess the essay’s organization and flow. Does it have a logical structure with a clear beginning, middle, and end?
   - Comment on the coherence and clarity of ideas, noting any areas where transitions could be smoother or ideas might be rearranged for greater impact.
   - Score: __/25
   - **Feedback:** Describe how well the essay flows and if the points are clearly articulated. Suggest improvements in organization or transitions as needed.
 
3. **Writing Style and Voice (20 points):**
   - Judge the authenticity and engagement of the student’s voice. Does it sound genuine and reflective of their personality?
   - Assess language choice, tone, and sentence variety, looking for fluency and appropriateness for a college application setting.
   - Score: __/20
   - **Feedback:** Highlight strengths in voice and tone, and indicate specific areas where the writing style could be refined. Mention if the voice feels authentic and if it captures the reader’s attention.
 
4. **Grammar, Mechanics, and Syntax (15 points):**
   - Review the technical accuracy of the essay, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.
   - Comment on how errors, if any, impact readability or the overall impression.
   - Score: __/15
   - **Feedback:** Note any repeated grammatical errors and provide specific corrections. If relevant, explain how these could be easily addressed to improve readability.
 
5. **Alignment with College Values and Mission (10 points):**
   - Consider how well the student demonstrates awareness of and alignment with the college’s values, including qualities like curiosity, commitment to community, or passion for learning.
   - Score: __/10
   - **Feedback:** Identify where the essay effectively communicates values or experiences that align with Purdue West Lafayatte’s mission. Suggest any specific aspects that could be strengthened to better reflect these values.
 
**Final Score: __/100**
 
In your final comments, provide an overall impression of the essay, summarizing both its strengths and opportunities for improvement. Explain why you assigned the final score and how the essay ranks on this scale in terms of admissions potential.

The air was thick and warm in Bangladesh, with ceiling fans whirring in a room full of flickering lights and lively chatter. Amid the buzz, I sat with an old laptop, tinkering with lines of code to pass the time. The rain began to whir in the background as the clouds darkened. On my lonesome, I clacked away as the pitter patter of the rain colliding with the corrugated steel roofing shuddered. I’ve always had an interest in understanding things from the lowest levels, but it was this journey that really put into perspective how important resources are for learning. I was only there for a short trip, and so I brought with me a C programming book to more effectively use my time. Without that book, I’d have never touched a programming language ever again.
At Purdue, I see countless ways to channel this drive. The Ideas to Innovation (i2i) Lab offers hands-on coursework that would transform abstract concepts into real-world applications, providing the tangible experience I crave. I imagine spending hours in the ECE Electronics Shop, where I can experiment freely with components and bring my projects to life with the guidance of supportive staff. Purdue’s curriculum, which spans topics from embedded systems to artificial intelligence, is a perfect foundation for the broad technical expertise I hope to develop.
I’m particularly excited about Purdue’s research opportunities. Engaging in projects on Big Data and IoT would let me contribute to cutting-edge technology with the guidance of accomplished faculty. Through collaborative study tables and specialized coursework, Purdue is where I see myself translating my ideas into innovations that resonate far beyond just code.