***Question about the Writing***Is this a recipe for success this time!?!?

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<p>Alright, I've taken the ACT 4 times now. In June, I got a 30 on the ACT with an 8 on the writing. The previous two times I took it (Feb/April), I also received an 8 on the writing.</p>

<p>2/3 of those times I wrote nearly 2 pages, and one of the times I wrote onto the 3rd page. Each one consisted of 5 paragraphs.</p>

<p>This time, once again, I nearly wrote 2 pages. However, I only wrote 4 paragraphs, but unlike the other times, this time I analyzed both sides of the argument.</p>

<p>The first paragraph was an introduction/lead-in to my second paragraph which was saying why punishment was necessary for tardiness. The third paragraph was saying how a reward system can be good. </p>

<p>The 4th paragraph/conclusion described how there should be a "happy medium" where students that are consistently late should be punished, and students that are consistently on time should be rewarded. </p>

<p>Overall, I thought it was well written...just as I thought my prior 3 essays were. However, like I previously stated, this time I analyzed both sides of the argument whereas the other times I didn't.</p>

<p>Is this a recipe for success?</p>

<p>Should I receive a higher score (looking for a 9+) for doing this?</p>

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<p>It's all about taking a strong stance and supporting it with evidence. When I took the ACT whoever graded it noted me for recognizing an opposite view and bashing it so that helps as well. Writing is the one thing I do consistently well on. </p>

<p>Use examples, literary examples rock, be specific, and don't take any middle ways.</p>

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<p>i always counter the other argument with one paragraph than elaborate in 2 paragraphs about two of my points. sometimes making up data can help, but not if its too extreme.</p>

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<p>Don't make up data. I talked to a grader, if they catch you in a lie that really hurts. It's not evidence if it's false. Better to be more general and be sure.</p>

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<p>That's interesting, mainly because I did almost the same thing. I wrote three pages, but my essay was only four paragraphs, and I completely analyzed both sides. I also got an 8 the last time, and I'm hoping for 9+ now.</p>