<p>Pros/Cons of using 2 examples as opposed to using 3. Is there a statistical difference in scores between those who use 2 and those who use 3? </p>
<p>I know that the two examples (assuming they're the only ones) are supposed to be "well-developed," but what does that actually mean?</p>
<p>I only used two examples on May 5 and I got a 12. The prompt was "should modern society be criticized for being materialistic?" and I used Henry David Thoreau and the roarin' 20's as examples. I stretched out Thoreau to take up two paragraphs, because I felt he was a good example, and I was very familiar with his writings, so I had a lot to say. I almost tried to squeeze in a third instead of extending Thoreau, but I'm very glad I didn't. Honestly, what you want to do is think of good examples for the prompt. If that means only having two good examples, I'm sure most people here will agree with the advice to only use those two. If you have three good ones, then of course it is probably better to go with all three. By the way, if you're interested in seeing a 12 with only two examples, I could post my essay on June 2 when the score reports come out.</p>
<p>use 2 examples</p>
<p>thanks for the replies. </p>
<p>so, should the length of the essay be the same, regardless of how many examples you use?</p>
<p>i dunno i use 2 and only got a 9. I think i'm going for 3 this time, but in the end i think it's all about how well you develop and support your ideas.</p>
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<p>I still had a five paragraph essay that took up most of the space. So I'd say yes. But like cory said, it really comes down to how you support your ideas.</p>
<p>yes quantity plus quality both matter for SAT Essay's</p>