The essay represents about
25% to 30% of the SAT Writing score. The other 70% to 75% is based on your
performance on the multiple- choice grammar questions.
The prompts of
the SAT allow for a great deal of leeway in your choice of examples. You can
practice by reviewing a range of people and topics from literature and history
before the test.
Most important, though, is the
quality of your writing and your ability to support your thesis. This can also
include an example taken from personal experience. Just be sure to make it
specific.
When you sit
down for the test and get your prompt, take a few minutes to outline your
answer. While it is often true that the top scoring essays are the longest ones,
it is not true that you can simply improve your essay by writing more or
writing faster.
It’s not easy to write a
complete SAT essay in 25 minutes, but you can do it. And, with practice, you
will. The key is being prepared.
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