How did you build examples for your SAT essay?

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<p>Documentaries?
Books?
Etc.</p>

<p>I feel as if the example building process is getting monotonous. Reading biography after biography, it really loses my interest at times. Any advice on how to gain examples MOST effectively or entertaining?</p>

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<p>I made them up. I made up a country called Bavaria (actual German state) with King Martin Grosse (German name), who rejected a bribe by his nobles, proving that money is not a significant factor in determining quality of life. Also, I made up a book with a character called Frederick or Bob Berkeley, who gave all his money for love.</p>

<p>It got me a 10.</p>

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<p>Thanks but no thanks…haha. I guess I should revise my question to:
How did you build reputable examples for your SAT Essay?</p>

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<p>Wikipedia articles and AP history and English courses. Best of luck to you.</p>

<p>EDIT: Past US Presidents and the political leaders of other countries are good places to start.</p>

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<p>I use whatever I’m currently reading in English class and whatever I’m currently learning in History.</p>

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<p>Use this: <a href=“http://www.education.com/reference/article/sat-prep-test-essay-writing-themes/[/url]”>Articles | Education.com;
Come up with a quote or two and 2-3 examples for either side of each argument, memorize them. (shouldn’t take much longer than a week or two if you’re not too tied up with school work.) and if you want to take it further, then once you have them memorized go to a Barnes and noble and copy down the essay questions in all of the practice tests from the prep books, take them home and do them. Don’t grade them yourself. (Most schools have at least one friendly English teacher who enjoys doing his job.) with all of this, improve your vocabulary too (most recommend direct hits, look it up if your not familiar.) Improving your vocabulary will concurrently improve your CR score if you have room for improvement in that too.</p>

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<p>Why do you feel the need to use reputable examples? The historical accuracy doesn’t matter - what matters is how you convey your opinion on a certain topic. I made up 2 of my 3 examples on the last SAT and got an 11. Don’t think that real examples are better. Sometimes, it’s easier to use made-up examples, because they can morph into exactly what you want them to be. Just a thought.</p>

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<p>Basically, for academic integrity I feel obligated to use reputable examples. Yes there are shortcuts to gain a higher score, but that personally is not a shortcut I would take. (No offense being directed)</p>

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<p>@kitts95 If possible and if you feel comfortable doing so, I would be grateful to read your essay.</p>

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<p>I have no trouble with you reading it. PM me for details.</p>

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<p>Coming from someone who got a 10 on her essay:</p>

<p>Memorize/remember a few well known historical examples that can be applied in a lot of places (MLK, Rosa Parks, Ghandi, Malala Yousufzai, Einstein, etc.)</p>

<p>Try to find as many essay prompts as you can and rather than writing the essay, just think of the 2 examples you would use. Yes I said 2, you don’t need 3 examples for a 10as long as your 2 are really good. I only used 2. Remember to use those SAT vocab words too :)</p>

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<p>@marsgirl99 3 examples for a 10+ and a 10 for 2 effective examples? Seems the SAT is harder than I thought. (Slightly sarcastic. :wink: )</p>

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<p>Just try to make about 10-15 examples that can answer all of the questions in the thread below, if you can do that, I guess you’re safe :slight_smile:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/764514-sat-essay-prompt-archetypes.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/764514-sat-essay-prompt-archetypes.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;