<p>Is it possible to consistently hit 12s on the essay section? I know there is a degree of subjectivity in the essay grading, but do they mark very formulaicly (if that is a word)? As in, if you have x, y, z, not many noticeable grammatical errors, you get a 12? </p>
<p>I mean don't the graders have a small handful of minutes for each essay?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I’m not too sure if there is a formula, but a 12 means a WOW. If you can make your markers think, wow, that was a good essay, then they give you a 12.</p>
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<li>Little to no grammer mistakes, usually a misspelled word is noticeable since these guys read each essay in 30-45 seconds. </li>
<li>Length, a controversy is that there is a direct relation between score and length. People have studied and found this to be true. So make the essay as long as possible without being to fluffy.</li>
<li>4 Paragraphs. 1 intro, 2 examples/reasons and explanations, 1 conclusion.</li>
<li>Get a 12</li>
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<p>I am wholly surprised that I received a 12 on my essay. I used 3 examples, topic sentences, and a very cookie-cutter format. Oh yeah, I also filled up both pages.</p>