<p>I would like to ask if we could create fictional characters in History with a sensible random date (obviously in the past) as examples for our essay. Thanks</p>
<p>@Redviper12
You can literally make up anything</p>
<p>^ Thanks :)</p>
<p>How do you guys feel about starting a essay with a quote? Something like </p>
<pre><code> The revered philosopher Aristotle once said,“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” From this quotation, it can be observed that…
</code></pre>
<p>Would something like that work? Or is it something the SAT graders don’t like?</p>
<p>I used it before, actually made up a quote and put it as if a famous person said it, got a 10.</p>
<p>Great thread. It must survive…</p>
<p>BUMP!!!</p>
<p>Btw, I used 2 quotes in my SAT essays and got 10s in both my October and November SAT essay.</p>
<p>Bump!!</p>
Where is your thesis in the 1st paragraph? @8parks11
All these aforementioned essays are very well-written, definitely deserving a 12. Mine now seem so terrible compared to others ahaha, but this earned me a 12 on the SAT June 2015. the first and second example are totally make up :)). If anybody wanted it, here it is:
Topic: Is listening more important than speaking when you are trying to persuade others?
It has often been a misconception that speaking is more important than writing if one wants to persuade, because the image of persuasion is intricately linked to the image of a boisterous man shouting and chanting his message. Nobody can imagine persuasion in the form of silence, for to persuade, in people’s mindset, is to talk excessively until the listener concurs to the speaker’s idea. This is evident in the marketing and advertisement industry. Everyday consumers are exposed to noises of billboards flashing sales announcement, chants and slogans. While this is no doubt a common form of persuasion, it is not effective as listening. Listening, while on the facade seem to be a passive form on the discussion table, is actually crucial to increases influence. This can be summed up in an old adage: Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
One of the first life experiences I encounter that proves the importance of listening was during a Model UN conference. In a crowded room of thirty delegations, obstinate and extroverted, nobody was listening to anybody. One of the participants tried to shout out his ideology, but it was soon drowned in disagreements and discordance. I realized that we all need to calm ourselves, listen to each other’s point and carefully analyze it to see whether it is agreeable. Using this tactic, I discovered many points of view that are similar in the essence, despite such similarity is drowned in heated debate and enmity. Everybody realized this and settle down, listening attentively to his compeers. The resolution was soon passed because I was able to persuade those I have respectfully listened to, and they likewise gregariously agreed to work with me for I have allowed them to speak without intercepting.
A notorious historical figure who demonstrated the power of listening is William of Orange. He was nicknamed “William the Silent” for he was reticent and pensive, yet much as he did not talk, he was an effective leader because he utilized the power of listening. During discussion table he would allow other generals to input their ideas and this strengthened his influence because the generals admired his allowing them to speak freely despite their ranks. Understanding the wishes of his people through listening, William the Silent successfully united Protestant Dutch to defeat the Catholic Spaniards.
Conclusively, it is justified to say that listening is a powerful form of persuasion, not just talking excessively. Indeed, the most memorable, most persuasive speech is given by Churchill, which only have five words. Therefore, talking in abundance will not help to promote one’s cause because it creates tedium, and the message is easily lost because the speaker ignores the positions of the listeners during his speech.
Post more essays guys. We need it 
@Brinette your essay is brilliant! I love the part about how speaking is associated with a loud boisterous man, because that’s exactly what I was thinking. Your example was also spot on. Totally 12 worthy!
@ac6803 awww thanks a lot!
Anyone have more essays? Taking the December SAT which is coming up soon! Thanks 
Bumpity bump bump :))
please add more essays!
I took that test and had the exact same essay prompt as you
But you definitely did a tremendous job, well done! deserve that 12
For me, I don’t even have time to make up any stories [-(
thank you for sharing this!
Hi! I took the SAT in Oct. and Dec. and in October I got a 10 and in December I got a 12. I can post both essays if this thread is still active.
how’d you do on the Dec. SAT? I took it too
@fromhergrace Please do!! Thank you
Can i Have more of ur essays pls