<p>Is the ACT essay any bit at all like the SAT essay, where you must follow a certain order, or can it be written like a regular old English essay with fluff and then a thesis at the end of the intro, then 3 body paragraphs, conclusion?</p>
<p>Is there any special format for the essay like on the SAT which you must follow?</p>
<p>well, you do want an intro and a conclusion for a top score. The ACT is big on examples, if you don’t back up your claims, they’re going to penalize you. Plus, you need to address the arguments of the other side.</p>
<p>Its about as generic an essay as it gets.</p>
<p>As all of my prep books have stated:</p>
<p>-Intro
-Opposing view and why it is wrong
-Support
-Support
-Conclusion</p>