<p>Prompt: Some people believe that there is only one foolproof plan, perfect solution, or correct interpretation. But nothing is ever that simple. For better or worse, for every so-called final answer there is another way of seeing things. There is always a "however."</p>
<p>Assignment: Is there always another explanation or another point of view?</p>
<p>Essay:
There is always a "however" due to the fact that all people are individualistic. Different individuals have different ways of doing things.</p>
<p>Take for example the task of studying for an important test. Certain people, such as my brother, tend to study like maniacs. My brother begins studying several days before a test. He typically studies day and night regardless of whether he is tired or not. As an individual, his point of view is that there is no possible way to achieve a superb score on a test unless one studies immensely for a myriad of days.</p>
<p>I, on the other hand, am completely disseminate from my brother when it comes to studying tactics. I prefer to study only a day or two before a test as I feel that it is important to keep information fresh in my head. My brother feels my study tactic is quite "obtuse" and he consistently censures it. My point of view manifestly differs from my brother's, but that is because we are two different people with two different minds. </p>
<p>Indeed one may feel that their point of view or explanation is the only "foolproof" one, but nevertheless, another person may beg to differ. Societies' contrary ways of thinking provide the inevitable "however."</p>
<p>For “…tend to study like maniacs…”, what should I replace it with?</p>
<p>BIG whoops for “disseminate,” I meant to use disparate… I guess I wasn’t thinking</p>
<p>I don’t mean to sound offensive or biased now, but since when did we need two examples…? Anyways… what do you think is missing from my essay exactly? (Feel free to suggest different examples if you really feel it’s necessary.)</p>
<p>In the meanwhile, I’d like some more people to grade this so I can get a solid idea of how this essay is.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help so far - looking forward to more responses and graders</p>
<p>“maniacs” is too colloquial. As for something with which you can replace it, that’s up to you.
I suppose you could say “Some people, such as my brother, tend to crazily study…”</p>
<p>It’s generally viewed that length on the SAT essay is important. You need to maintain some sort of quality in the writing and argument, of course.</p>
<p>One example isn’t wrong, but it’s not going to get you full credit. The more solid examples that are provided, the higher the grade will be. One example is risky because if it’s not particularly good, then it jeopardizes your score. </p>
<p>I’d say that your essay’s biggest downfall is the lack of examples. That problem can be easily fixed. The one example which you provided is fairly good, but it’s not outstanding, nor is it solid enough to provide a maximum score. I’d also try to reference something that’s not personal, such as literature or history.</p>
<p>just to clarify the word “maniacs” is not too colloquial to use, in fact it could clear things up for people, it is better to write understandably & simply rather than to use an elevated diction which you may not have complete control of. </p>
<p>however, the simile “study like maniacs” is too colloquial as it may not be easily understood if taken too literally</p>