[NOTE: this applies to the pre-2016 version of the SAT] Whew! You’re almost done writing your SAT essay. You’ve thought about your examples ahead of time, picked a side, outlined your essay, and written out the whole thing. You’re almost done! But you still need to save two minutes to review what you’ve written. […]
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SAT Essay Tips – Write Like the Wind
[NOTE: this applies to the pre-2016 version of the SAT] You have already used up 2-3 minutes of your time SAT essay by choosing a side and outlining your essay. Now you need to write like the wind! You must have at least four paragraphs in your essay: Introduction 1st body paragraph 2nd body paragraph Conclusion […]
SAT Essay – Outline Your Essay
[NOTE: this applies to the pre-2016 version of the SAT] On the 25 minute SAT essay, you don’t have the time or the room to create such a comprehensive view of your argument. Here’s how you quickly organize your thoughts. Briefly outline your essay Right there on the bottom of the page outline your […]
SAT Essay – Pick a Side
[NOTE: this applies to the pre-2016 version of the SAT] When writing the SAT essay, many of my students struggle with trying to cram all their thoughts onto the page in just 25 minutes. Here’s a way to make writing your essay a little easier. Pick a side You don’t have time to write a […]
SAT Essay: Brainstorm Examples Now
[NOTE: this applies to the pre-2016 version of the SAT] It is hard to write an SAT essay in only 25 minutes. You barely have enough time to write it, much less come up with two examples to prove your thesis right on the spot. Luckily, the College Board isn’t looking for a perfect […]