How Do You Write The SAT Essay?
You’ve studied the College Board question of the day. You’ve purchased an SAT video. All have been helpful, but the SAT essay still makes you nervous. After all, how do you write an effective essay in 25 minutes? Yikes! As a former teacher and scorer for the SATs, I understand the frustration. But don’t be uptight. The essay is not that bad. My first advice, which I’m sure you’ve heard before, is practice, practice, practice writing. Most likely, you will have to write a persuasive essay. Set a timer and write. Unlike writings for class, this essay needs to follow a little different format. Remember, you have 25 minutes to prove yourself. The structure of the essay is basic: Introduce, Discuss, Conclude. However, the introduction needs to be short with a stated position. There is no time for elaboration. Get that position out there and use your time on the body of the essay. Organize the body by discussing only one point for each paragraph. As scorers, we need to read the essay quickly
