<p>Hey, I was wondering if anyone has any tips for the ACT essay? I've found this the most difficult part of the test for me. Specifically, I have trouble coming up with enough detailed examples. For the SAT essay, I made a list of good examples that can fit most prompts and I always manage to come up with something from history or literature on the spot if necessary. However, for the ACT, I can't seem to be able to put together a list of examples or even think of some good ones when I see the prompt, since the prompt is usually about a more specific topic (school, a lot of times) that I don't know any historical/literary examples for. I think I'm a pretty decent writer when I actually have content to write, but when I have to stretch a few vague examples into a whole essay I feel like I can't show my full ability in terms of writing style/technique/vocabulary. For the ACT essay, are general examples encouraged? Personal experience? Hypothetical situations? (I know that's not really the case for the SAT essay). Do I just need to practice and read newspapers/magazines/current events/etc. more? For anyone who's scored a 10+, any advice on the kinds of examples and where you draw them from for the ACT essay would be much appreciated! Thanks! </p>
<p>Really? I found the ACT essay MUCH easier than the SAT essay. I find that the ACT essay is more of an argument and really tests your ability to think and challenge an opinion under time. Try and focus on vocabulary, maybe even come up with your own format where you can just plug in your argument vs. the opposing one? I mean, yes I think reading newspaper, magazines, etc. will help but I think talking about the subject will really help you break through. If you can explain it to someone else, get passionate about it, when it comes to testing day you will be very focused and coherent. Planning the essay for the ACT is strongly recommended (at least by my tutor it is), because I often get carried away. Try to impress the judges, write wide, complex words, and intelligent points agreeing to your argument. </p>
<p>I hope this helped! 
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