<p>Is the way something seems to be not always the same as it actually is?</p>
<p>There is an old saying "Don't judge a book by its cover". Since long time ago human beings have already learnt a crucial rule from their experiences: the way something seems to be may not be the same as it actually is. So have I. </p>
<p>As an apparently reticent person, I give a great number of people the impression that I do not talk. Indeed one of my classmates at my middle school said he always thought I was dumb. Such an exaggeration actually sums up a characteristic people have put on my quiet appearance: reticence. However my best friend Kim, whom I am most open to, gave a completely different opinion "I enjoy your company even though you are very talkative". Now I feel like a book with a serene-looking cover but pages full of passion and ideas. The same thing happens to Kim because when first meeting her, I myself thought she was a cold and simply gloomy person. She barely phoned her mom and always stayed in her own world. However the truth was that she did not want to worry her inherently anxious mother and considering my reticent look, did not want to disturb me! Now we are friends; she sometimes can be extremely cheerful about a boy or always manage to comfort me when I feel down. In the end I learnt that only by talking and opening up to each other could we understand each other. Judging a person by his look is, to a great extent, merely a guess work. </p>
<p>By overcoming the prejudice easily enclosed with appearance and seeking for the truth deep inside a human being, I have found myself a best friend. Therefore I truly believe things do not always look as they actually are. </p>
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<p>I find it too simple? What do you guys think? Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>Don't worry about the score right now. It seems like you're still early in the stages of preparing for the SAT writing exam, but I will try to provide as much advice as possible.</p>
<p>Through the years, a sort of "formula" has popped up for writing the SAT I essay. The one way to help yourself most on the SAT essay is to learn and practice this formula. Usually, the formula goes like this:
Paragraph 1: Introduction - introduce the topic and your position on the topic. Put forth a narrow and specific thesis.
Paragraph 2: Example #1 - Describe a specific example, usually historical or literary (personal examples are often considered weaker), that supports your thesis/argument. Explain the example and how it supports you.
Paragraph 3: Example #2 - Same deal as Paragraph 2, but you will usually use a different type of example. If you already used a historical example, use a literary one.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion - Explain your position on the topic again and explain how your examples connect again. If you have more useful insights to add or final clarifications this is a good spot.</p>
<p>To get a better idea of how to write the essay, look through the example essays in the Collegeboard books and think carefully about how they are organized and structured. And PRACTICE. Without practice and knowledge, you won't get anywhere. With practice and knowledge, you can get anywhere.</p>
<p>If you have any other questions, please feel free to private message me. I hope this helped you a bit.</p>
<p>Thanks you all for the tips. I agree I really have to practice a lot because I have problems with time as well. I'll take your advice, Richard. Thanks.</p>