<p>My prompt was something about people exploring new stuff to make great discoveries. I was baffled and I didn't prepare any such examples. So I my thesis was something like this:</p>
<p>People make great discoveries about their characters when they stretch and challenge themselves to do things no one thought could be done.</p>
<p>Is it off topic? I hope we didn't have to speak of literal discoveries (as those in science).</p>
<p>Please, guys :(</p>
<p>If the prompt just said “discoveries,” your thesis is fine.</p>
<p>It looks fine as long as it was about discoveries and challenges.</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>I still think I got an 8. Stupid time!</p>
<p>If this is your first time taking the SAT, you’ll probably be surprised at the essay score you get. Seriously, the first time I took the test, I got an 11, and I expected a 6 or 7 - my essay was absolutely terrible and incoherent. There is still hope. :)</p>
<p>haha i agree, i got a 9 last time, and my last two paragraphs were like a combined 5 sentences.</p>