<p>So I hear a lot of things regarding the three body paragraphs between the intro and conclusion. I'm wondering which is better:</p>
<p>1 paragraph to refute the other proposal, and show why it will not work + 2 paragraphs supporting the proposal that you are advocating</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>3 paragraphs all supporting the proposal you are advocating</p>
<p>I'd like some clarification on this, thank you!</p>
<p>I’ve done both and both ended up with good scores. the important thing is to show a clear idea of what each paragraph is about. that’s what they’re looking for. They’re not looking for the most insightful counterargument; rather, they’re looking for if you can write a polished essay with clear and supported ideas.</p>
<p>When I checked my ACT scores, there were comments about my essays. There was a comment commending my counterargument paragraph so maybe they like it when people do that? In the heat of the moment, you’ll know whether to use a counterargument or not. It alld epends on what comes to your mind in those inital 30 seconds.</p>