Cutthroat Competition For Top Universities

     Competition for spots at top universities is much more anxiety-inducing than for previous generations. The reason can be summed up in one word: demographics. 
     In 1972, just 12% of those 25 and older had finished college. By 2014, that number had grown to 31%, and the size of the U.S. population had increased by 50%. The number of slots at prestigious colleges has not kept pace. What's more, the pool of high-achieving applicants continues to grow, fed partly by a rising number from overseas. As a result, some top colleges now reject 95% of applicants.
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SAT Essay: How To Score High

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.