<p>Wrote a detailed example on a book by Garcia Marquez which exists but I have absolutely no idea what it is about. I got one of his lesser known novels and made up a story that fit the prompt. I got a 10.</p>
<p>Are you all implying that it does not matter to make up examples and you got a 10 in spite of it, or that it cost you the 6 and had you not made up examples if you got a 12?</p>
<p>the former</p>
<p>For what its worth, I think the point of view in this new, edited paragraph could be more clear.</p>
<p>Sorry, my previous post related to Post #34</p>
<p>I made up 2/3 of my examples and got an 11.</p>
<p>Making up example should be fine. I made up 1 example, really reached and overexaggerated for another and didn’t have time to add an ending and I got 10.</p>
<p>Jeremy - in what capacity have you been scoring the SAT essays?</p>
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<p>Not sure what you mean…how many “capacities” are there?</p>
<p>SAT Scoring Guide</p>
<p>Scoring Guide
Score of 6
An essay in this category demonstrates clear and consistent mastery, although it may have a few minor errors. A typical essay:</p>
<p>*Effectively and insightfully develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates outstanding critical thinking, using clearly appropriate examples, reasons and other evidence to support its position
*Is well organized and clearly focused, demonstrating clear coherence and smooth progression of ideas
*Exhibits skillful use of language, using a varied, accurate and apt vocabulary
*Demonstrates meaningful variety in sentence structure
*Is free of most errors in grammar, usage and mechanics</p>
<p>Does it have a requirement for ACCURACY anywhere on the guide? No. So, that alone should tell you something. ; )</p>