<p>Any tips for doing real good on the ACT essay?</p>
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<li>Don't use "real good." How about "quite well" or something along those lines?</li>
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<p>Write a lot or bust.</p>
<p>Make a brief outline before writing it. Just put down your main points (in the outline) so you do not wander.</p>
<p>Like raimius said, an outline helps. Also, address both sides of an issue to show you fully understand it, use examples and/or hypothetical situations. Use logical support, explain your reasoning, etc. Be clear when you're writing. An outline (one addressing both sides of an issue) should really help with this.</p>