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I think it is ok for your first essay, but you need to improve some details:
Introduction: Maybe a bit longer will not hurt, try to explain your position. Furthermore, I recommend that when a topic says something like "all, never, always" you have to disagree or partially disagree, because there are no absolutes.
I like your next two paragraphs, but I'm not so sure about the vocabulary, I'd use more connectors (But, furthermore, nevertheless, however...) so your paragraphs are easier to read, check some typos and misspells and try to use more academic vocabulary i.e. use "low resources" instead of "poor"
The third paragraph is good, I like that you use an argument that can refute yours, however, this paragraph really makes weak your initial and final position, that is why in your thesis it is recommendable to don't be so absolute, imagine something like "As a result, students should be exposed to the same standardized curriculum nationwide prior to entering college, but with flexibility enough that allows them to enhance (or galvanize: GRE word) every student individual skills"
I like your conclusion, but again, it is like ignoring the third paragraph.
I say that overall your essay is a 3. You have room for improvement but it is a great first shot.