About Sadé
Sadé Diké is a proud alumnae of Howard University (HU) in Washington, D.C.— the same school she contested after being waitlisted for entry because of low standardized test scores, but she persisted. Her out of the box approach not only earned her entry into ‘the dream school’; it also earned her over $650,000 in scholarships, grants, and ... read full about
Author Praises
Marlon Shakelford, Dayton Public Schools Lead Life Coach & Consultant for Ohio SchoolsSadé’s Journey is inspiring! She proves that students should never count themselves out, even when the odds are against them.
Mrs. Carol Dudley Employer Relations, Center for Career and Professional Success at Howard UniversityI always knew Sadé would be consistently excellent!
THE RUBRIC™ PRE-ORDER EVENT

The Rubric™ : You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win.
(2nd Edition) BY AUTHOR: SADÉ DIKÉ
Looking for the perfect tool for success in your High School and College career?
The Rubric Book is an educational and motivational how-to that focuses on guiding and empowering High School to College students through exposure and inspiration, based on the author's personal setbacks turned successes.
The Rubric Book will show students:
- Essential Tools for admission statement, grant, and scholarship essays.
- How to master interviews and build professional relationships.
- How to navigate and use financial resources.
- Traditional and non-traditional careers pathways.
- How to welcome healthy challenges that will develop them, especially studying abroad.
- Confidence boosting tips and so much more!
*Scheduled Release Date: January, 2022
Pre-Order Advantages:
- Exclusive - Hand Signed By Author, Sadé Diké! The pre-order books will be the ONLY paperback copies to be signed by the author.
- *Free Shipping! (Once released, we'll ship it to you ASAP via USPS when free shipping is selected at checkout)
- You'll be the first to receive the The Rubric™, 2nd Edition paperback book. This means more time to take advantage of this invaluable resource!
Product Details:
- Pre-Order, Paperback Book - 2021
Shipping Details:
- Once the paperback book is released (see scheduled release date below), your book will be sent to the ship to address provided during checkout.
- To ensure timely and accurate delivery, please provide a ship to address where you want your book delivered, at the scheduled release date time, during the checkout process.
*Scheduled Release Date:
- Scheduled Release Date: January, 2022
- The projected date that The Rubric™, 2nd Edition, You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win is set to be released and available to distribution.
- This is the projected date that all Pre-Order purchases will begin to be fulfilled. Please expect 5-7 business days from Scheduled Release Date for your Pre-Order to ship out.
- For all additional inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to the author, Sadé Diké via email at info@therubricbook.com or write to her in the 'Questions or Feedback' tab located below.

The Rubric™ : You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win.
(2nd Edition) BY AUTHOR: SADÉ DIKÉ
Looking for the perfect tool for success in your High School and College career?
The Rubric Book is an educational and motivational how-to that focuses on guiding and empowering High School to College students through exposure and inspiration, based on the author's personal setbacks turned successes.
The Rubric Book will show students:
- Essential Tools for admission statement, grant, and scholarship essays.
- How to master interviews and build professional relationships.
- How to navigate and use financial resources.
- Traditional and non-traditional careers pathways.
- How to welcome healthy challenges that will develop them, especially studying abroad.
- Confidence boosting tips and so much more!
*Scheduled Release Date: January, 2022
Pre-Order Advantages:
- You'll be the first to receive the The Rubric™, 2nd Edition Audiobook. This means more time to take advantage of this invaluable resource!
- The pre-order audiobook will be yours to keep, forever! Unlike other audiobook retailers, you will always have access to your The Rubric™, 2nd Edition: You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win Audiobook file.
Audiobook Includes:
- Need files that contain content such as essays and charts, that are essential tools inside The Rubric Book.
Audiobook Details:
- Preorder, Audiobook - 2021
Shipping Details:
- Once the audiobook is released (see scheduled release date below), your digital audiobook and accompanying need files will be sent to the email address provided during checkout.
- To ensure timely and accurate delivery, please provide a current email address where you want the audiobook and need files to be sent during the checkout process.
*Scheduled Release Date:
- Scheduled Release Date: January, 2022
- The projected date that The Rubric™, 2nd Edition, You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win is set to be released and available to distribution.
- This is the projected date that all Pre-Order purchases will begin to be fulfilled. Please expect 5-7 business days from Scheduled Release Date for your Pre-Order to ship out.
- For all additional inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to the author, Sadé Diké via email at info@therubricbook.com or write to her in the 'Questions or Feedback' tab located below.

Pre-Order: The Champion Package

The Champion Package Includes:
- 1-Copy: The Rubric™ Paperback, 2nd Edition, You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win.
- 1 Audiobook: The Rubric™ Paperback, 2nd Edition, You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win.
- 1 Shirt: The Blueprint Shirt (Pick size by selecting Small-Large)
Looking for the perfect package to ensure success in your college career?
The Rubric Book is an educational and motivational how-to that focuses on guiding and empowering High School to College students through exposure and inspiration, based on the author's personal setbacks turned successes.
The Rubric Book will show students:
- Essential Tools for admission statement, grant, and scholarship essays.
- How to master interviews and build professional relationships.
- How to navigate and use financial resources.
- Traditional and non-traditional careers pathways.
- How to welcome healthy challenges that will develop them, especially studying abroad.
- Confidence boosting tips and so much more!
*Scheduled Release Date, Paperback Book & Audiobook: January, 2022
Pre-Order Advantages:
- Free Shipping on Entire Package! (Once released, we'll ship the paperback book to you ASAP via USPS when free shipping is selected at checkout)
- Exclusive - Hand Signed By Author, Sadé Diké! The pre-order books will be the ONLY paperback copies to be signed by the author.
- The pre-order audiobook will be yours to keep, forever! Unlike other audiobook retailers, you will always have access to your The Rubric™, 2nd Edition: You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win Audiobook file.
- You'll be the first to receive the The Rubric™, 2nd Edition paperback book. This means more time to take advantage of this invaluable resource!
Product Details:
- Pre-Order, The Champion Package - 2021
Shipping Details:
- The Blueprint Shirt will ship immediately after order processing and fulfillment.
- Pre-Order Paperback Book SHIPS FREE via USPS after scheduled release date.
- Once the paperback book and audiobook are released (see scheduled release date below), your:
- Paperback book will be sent to the ship to address provided during checkout.
- Digital audiobook and need files will be sent to the email provided during checkout.
- To ensure timely and accurate delivery, please provide a ship to address where you want your book delivered, at the scheduled release date, during the checkout process. Please also provide a current email address where you want the audiobook and need files to be sent, at the scheduled release date, during the checkout process.
*Scheduled Release Date:
- Scheduled Release Date, Paperback Book & Audiobook: January, 2022
- The projected date that The Rubric™, 2nd Edition, You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Student To Win is set to be released and available to distribution.
- This is the projected date that all Pre-Order purchases will begin to be fulfilled. Please expect 5-7 business days from Scheduled Release Date for your Pre-Order to ship out.
- For all additional inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to the author, Sadé Diké via email at info@therubricbook.com or write to her in the 'Questions or Feedback' tab located below.