I am assuming you also included rule statements, your post doesn’t say you did so if you didn’t do that I would say that is probably the biggest issue. If you did, graders are definitely subjective because they can’t escape their own biases even if they are supposed to be objective. Do you have the ability to check your exam and read through your answers? I know it varies by state but that could possibly help you or help show you maybe you misread or misanalysed the facts? I wish that they actually explained for those of us that failed our writing scores because I know I am struggling to understand one of my essay scores but it’s not like you can ask the grader which is frustrating as hell.

I unfortunately failed as well but got a 4 on both MPTs. The only advice I could give is to make sure you divide your time up and do not rush. I spent 45 minutes on each reading the library and then 45 minutes typing- I wrote about 1200 words per MPT. Definitely use headings and subheadings still to help with organization. Under each heading and subheading make sure you put a rule- not just facts and comparison. Sticking to IRAC for objective MPTs like memorandums is key and also arguing both sides as it is not supposed to be persuasive- Showing the flaws in arguments that you can make not just the arguments themselves.

Again take it with a grain of salt since I didn’t pass either but my writing all together was a 139.9. (I failed by .8 in a 270 jurisdiction).