<p>Hey guys! I have a ... problem with my essays. I look at the 12 essays in the Barron's Writing Book and they all seem to be quite long (400-500 words). As a matter of fact, I have noticed a pretty much direct correlation between an essays length and score. It seems like I am writing almost the whole 25 minutes as fast as I can, but I can't seem to get past like 280 words or so (2 average sized body paragraphs)... is this length good enough if the essay is strong? I don't understand how some people are able to write a quality 500 word essay in 25 minutes. Post advice!!</p>