Grade My SAT Test Please? :D

<p>Hello! here is my SAT essay that i just wrote, can you give me a grade 0-12? thanks! and advice would help a lot!</p>

<p>Is the world changing for the better?</p>

<p>The Atom-Bomb was dropped, and within a few minutes, millions of people disintegrated into thin-air. The world is going into a downward spiral because of technological innovations that put aside the safety of people. Several examples from historical and current events clearly demonstrate that greed always prevails.</p>

<p>As demonstrated by the company Benyol inc, big companies are starting to care only about profits, and do not care about pollution. Benyol is a well known company in Australia for its paint. Every year, there have been reports of toxins from the company going into reservoirs, lakes, and wetlands. These toxins killed nearly all living organisms, as fish were floating on top of the waters. These pollutions also hugely affected humans, as people ate the fish, and the toxins were entering into the tap water. Thus, the world is degrading because of companies failing to care for the others health.</p>

<p>Yet, another example is the Atom-Bomb which countries used it for mass-destruction. As the world is evolving, so is machine weaponry. In 1956, America dropped the Atom Bomb onto Hiroshima in Japan. The generals did not care for the innocent lives in Japan, and only cared for defending its own nation. As a result, millions of people died, including young children, elders aged hundreds of years old, and animals that had no part in the war. The United States used newly acquired weapon and did not rationalize or think about how much suffering the bomb would cause. Hence, the improvement of technology also means the improvement of weapons of mass destruction, where people use it for harm.</p>

<p>As demonstrated by companies which produced DEET, big companies are not checking for the safety of their products which end up killing thousands of people. DEET was first used in the Vietnam was to paralyze and kill the enemy. Companies noticed that there was a huge infestation of mosquitoes, and they saw this as a chance for huge profits. Because the World War II was long over, they went and look all the barrels of DEET, and noticed it killed bugs. They did not test it on anything else because there was no time for it as the longer it took, the more profit was lost. They started to spray it everywhere on the street, as children played in the mist. The bug died, but before a week, the hospitals were filled with dying children, and thousands of dead birds were all over the streets. Therefore, companies are producing products which are untested, and deet is even used currently in many products.</p>

<p>After careful analysis of Benyol Inc, the Atom-Bomb, and DEET the world is indeed changing negatively because of technological advances. Many companies, and countries are innovating new products and weapons that threaten and cause harm to the world. This makes people question whether or not they are safe because as time increases, so do chemicals, and weapons of mass destruction which can be dangerous in the hands of the wrong person.</p>

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<p>I’d give that a seven out of twelve. Please state your thesis at the start!</p>

<p>ur essay is average i would say … ur examples aren’t the best for such prompt but they are good …so anyway i would give u 8</p>

<p>I’d give that a 9 if you actually stated the thesis. That’s what you have to do in a sat essay. </p>

<p>I did put the thesis , it’s the second sentence of the intro. Should I next time move it to the past sent of the paragraph? Because the first sentence is hook - btw is it ok to underline ur thesis and write thesis on the actual test</p>

<p>actually it isn’t essential to put a hook on a sat essay … u aren’t writing for audience her … u r writing for a professional grader … he will red any way … the best way to hook him is to put ur thesis as ur first sentence … it isn’t a MUST but i usually do this </p>

<p>thanks:) makes sense!</p>

<p>Hello friends! I have been going crazy over my SAT essay. That’s when a friend suggested this forum.
So can you please help me out and approximately grade my essay?</p>

<p>Topic: Do people need to compare themselves with others in order to appreciate what they have?</p>

<p>The Essay:</p>

<p>In today’s world, it is impossible to escape this sweet-sour attitude- comparisons. It happens in schools, at your workplace, at a playground or even at a play. It’s a source of inspiration and instills healthy competition. But that’s the sweet part. What makes it bitter is that it builds pressure on the people being compared, especially the ones who are being talked down to. And , when comparisons go out of hand ,it creates a sense of shame and embarrassment.</p>

<p>Parents put a lot of pressure on kids because “the neighbor’s kid scored a half mark more.” Its discouraging for the child not to have anyone supporting him/her, or being happy for what he/she achieved. It becomes imperative, in such cases, for parents to realize that every kid isn’t the same. All kids have varying capabilities, and it’s necessary that their strengths are honed. But instead, due to such comparisons, their weaknesses are highlighted. While their “refuge” from comparisons is stolen from them, high school is crueler. Kids are bullied and beaten, for being different. They are alienated, called names, and they end up being a wallflower. This makes the child more depressed, and his confidence dissipates day by day. This is evident in the increasing suicide rates amongst students, specifically teenagers.</p>

<p>Our compulsion with comparisons is so much, that we have created systems and institutions, specifically exams, which test us and judge us. But how effective are these? Given that these tests have made comparisons easier, but a set of numbers shouldn’t be able to decide our futures. Practical strength overrules theoretical knowledge. A car mechanic may not know the physics behind the working of a car, but if he’s able to efficiently fix it, he’s successful. If he were to be taken through a series of tests and judge him on that, he would definitely be deemed unfit to be a car mechanic. Similarly, one of my classmates in 10th grade , Shane, could do wonders with mechanics. He had built and programmed robots and prototype models of cars from scratch. But, unfortunately, his ability to learn the text wasn’t as good as his skill. He failed the class, and had to leave the school. But tell me, wasn’t he more innovative and qualified than his test scores revealed?</p>

<p>Thirdly, and perhaps one of the most terrifying concerns, is that overdone comparisons eliminates originality. In our desperation to escape this vicious cycle, we start emulating others. It destroys our sense of individuality and condemns us to be mere followers with no opinion or speciality of our own. This is not only a loss to one’s own self, but also affects the world, because gradually, originality and innovation will diminish to nothingness, and the world will be staring into a dark abyss.</p>

<p>Hence, its imperative to be influenced and not be smothered by comparisons. It is very natural to be compared to others, as Einstein put it very precisely “Everything is relative, and nothing is absolute.” But it is in our hands to what extent we let them effect us. Once you feel it’s going out of hand, SPEAK UP and say “That’s enough.”</p>

<p>Thanks a lot in advance. :)</p>

<p>@ThisIsIrritating‌ I think u take 8 for this essay … although u developed ur examples well … i feel the examples themselves aren’t strong enough …they are all similar to each other and all are personal … try to vary and u will certainly get a double digit score </p>

<p>@moonlight245‌ </p>

<p>Thanks a lot for the comments!
That’s one of my weak points, I rely a lot on personal examples. Do you have any techniques so as to improve that aspect? I have been trying to get some examples that work for many topics, but I haven’t gotten anywhere with it. </p>

<p>try the classics … catcher in the rye … the scarlet letter … the great Gatsby … to kill a mockingbird </p>

<p>ooh and 1984 by George Orwell … not only usable but also so entertaining … i actually loved reading it and didn’t feel it was an academic load </p>

<p>I wrote another one! I wrote this in 20 mins, and tried to incorporate a few literary references, I hope it isn’t repetitive now. :slight_smile: </p>

<p>Topic: Is education primarily the result of influences other than school?</p>

<p>In today’s world, education is not limited only to courses taught in school, but has a wider scope. Educated people are different from those not only by their knowledge but also by hoe they carry themselves. Such habits, style and chic attitude cannot be “taught” by books, but is learned through practice and environment. This is clear from instances in the book “The Lord of Flies” and Charles Dicken’s “Great Expectations”.</p>

<p>In the age that the book is set in, education is parallel to dressing well an rich. Pip, in his efforts to woe Estella, spends all his inherited fortune on luxury and riches to match her lifestyle. later in the book, he is influenced by Joe’s loyal and unconditional friendship, and resolves to reform himself.Pip, in the novel, is one of the most gullible character in the book, who gets influenced by people, and thus learns more about them and himself.</p>

<p>Similarly, kids in my school bus never tire from imitating all they saw on TV last night, be it a newsreader, a cricket commentary or a new song that released the other day.Everyday, it’s a new thing. All this contributes to the holistic development of a child’s mind which becomes a part of their virtues as they grow up.</p>

<p>In another fantastic novel, The Lord of Flies, Ralph proves to be a better leader than Jack because of his ability to imbibe new qualities from his surroundings and keep evolving, while Jack concentrates on power, power and more power. His savagery influences the other kids into violence and it results in bitter end of all except the two.</p>

<p>Thus, to be educated, in the true sense of the word, is to keep learning, from others and from the past, just like Ralph and Pip. It is imperative to not only thrive for literacy, but also thrive to learn.</p>

<p>But i guess it’s too short now. God help me. The length of my essays is pretty much dependent on my liking of the topic. :/</p>

<p>I always learned that it is the thesis first and that you should use as many different types of punctuation points in th e first few sentences. I would give your essay an 8 for that reason but stay positive!</p>

<p>I have introduced my topic, and given the examples i am going to use in the introduction.
But anyways, how would you do it ? Any criticism and ideas are always welcome. :)</p>

<p>@‌moonlight245</p>

<p>Thanks a lot! I have read them, but i’ll try to use some examples from it now. Thanks a lot!</p>

<p>Hey! can you give me criticism on this essay? - I always have trouble with the time and usually only have time for 2 examples :frowning: </p>

<p>Prompt : Does a person’s character determine that person’s success in life?</p>

<pre><code>How a person acts often foreshadows a person’s future accomplishments. Several examples of personal documentaries and literature clearly demonstrate that a relation between personal qualities and success always prevails.

As demonstrated by David Belgin, a persons hard working characteristic express a persons achievements. David Belgin held the world record of underwater breath holding for seventeen minutes. To accomplish this amazing feat, he trained himself physically and mentally to endure the pain. He tried multiple experiments including inserting a balloon tube to increase air capacity in his lungs. Despite his constant comments from his doctors implying that it was impossible, he kept trying and got his name on the world records on T.V with millions of people watching in fear for this life. Hence, David’s success only occurred because of his hard working and determined characteristic which made him pass all his obstacles and do something that almost nobody else could do.

In the novel Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, the character Janie showed how her shy, and scared characteristic led to accept a abusive relationship which lasted for more than thirty years. Janie met a young man who she first thought to be the love of her life. After a short while, he revealed to be an abusive person both physically and verbally. Janie was too scared, and shy to fight back or leave in fear she would be all alone. Every day, her husband humiliated her in front of her friends, and even slapped her with all his might. This lasted until her husband died, which by the time, she was already an elderly woman. Therefore, because Janie had a shy and non-expressive characteristic, she achieved very little in her life since her husband trapped her from her freedom.

After careful analysis of David Belgin, and Janie from Their Eyes were Watching God, characteristic is indeed an important factor towards a person’s success in life. If Janie had a similar characteristic as David Belgin, she would have escaped from her husband, and have the opportunity to do the things she loved.
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<p>Can you guys please grade my essay? :smiley:
Topic: Does every individual have an obligation to think seriously about important matters, even when doing so may be difficult?</p>

<p>People tend to give a facetious manner when confronting serious problems in life. Though it may helps them feel relieve, without deep reconciliation, finding the best answer seems improbable. There are many reasons for us to ponder insightfully, inferred from scientific history and my real-life experiences</p>

<p>Issac Newton is one of the greatest physicists who ever lived, and his famous contribution, “Gravitation”, is the perfect example for my argument. When he was sitting under an apple tree, an apple fell on his head. Who would care about a dropped apple, but a genius with a discerning mind? That mentality and curiosity begun all physics, technology and basically created everything we have today. By thinking seriously about a mundane phenomenon, Newton discovered one of the fundamental characteristics of physics and science; thus start human advancement.</p>

<p>The second occurrence came from my sister, but unfortunately, she learned it another way. When given a task at her university, she did not do it properly, thinking it was a joke. “Explain the success of Google, why? It is not like we are ever going to be as good as them,” However, unlike she previously thought, everybody else in class diligently researched and finished the task seriously. She was the only one with a failed mark. Even though it was not expelled her from school, she was embarrassed in front of her classmates.</p>

<p>To reiterate, no matter what the problem is, be serious. Do things the difficult way, and achievements will come.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

<p>@ThisIsIrritating</p>

<p>On the essay you wrote on comparative, I would give it a 10. I think your examples are ok, but most importantly, you show that you are pretty advanced in writing - definitely above average for 25 minutes. Heres the link to the rubric on what the graders look for.< <a href=“Understanding SAT Scores – SAT Suite | College Board”>The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board; > </p>

<p>Rubric :</p>

<p>Effectively and insightfully develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates outstanding critical thinking, using clearly appropriate examples, reasons and other evidence to support its position (average )</p>

<p>Is well organized and clearly focused, demonstrating clear coherence and smooth progression of ideas (above average)</p>

<p>Exhibits skillful use of language, using a varied, accurate and apt vocabulary (good)</p>

<p>Demonstrates meaningful variety in sentence structure (good)</p>

<p>Is free of most errors in grammar, usage and mechanics (good)</p>