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<p>Could someone rate my essay or explain why I got 8/12 for my SAT essay last June? The topic was something like, ‘Should we let other people affect our own opinion/viewpoint?’
And if anyone has a copy of there essay which they got a 6 on, could they please send it to my email? (<a href="mailto:emmawhite91@hotmail.com">emmawhite91@hotmail.com</a>) I’d really appreciate it. I could send you some SAT Math IIC past papers in return. Thanks!!!</p>

<p>Nowadays, opinions range from an individual’s daily thoughts, to a high-profile controversial topic. The recent Terri Schiavo’s case has sparked much attention throughout the world, and many different views have aroused. With one topic, there can be many different thoughts. However, worrying too much about other’s opinions can destroy someone’s individuality and will prevent oneself from seeing things clearly.</p>

<p>Firstly, everyone has a different social stance, race, occupation and gender. Hence, people’s viewpoints are bound to be different from one another. For instance, with the topic of whether euthanasia should be legalized, opinions have appeared to be varied. While the Pope argued against the legalization of euthanasia, for it usurps the divine will and the common goods of the society, many hospital authorities have opposed stating that people should die with dignity and lucidity. But what, is really dying with ‘dignity’? Thus, people have many different opinions, and depending on another’s opinion, can make people become biased.</p>

<p>Furthermore, other people may interpret something differently than oneself. In my history class last year, we were analyzing different primary sources from the Industrial Revolution. One source, written by a mill owner, described the child workers as working very happily. They said the working conditions were comfortable. On the other hand, the child laborers depicted the conditions as being filthy and unfit to work in. Hence, different people many interpret things in a viewpoint that is contradictory.</p>

<p>Moreover, relying on other people’s opinions may destroy one’s individuality. If all the world had the same viewpoint, then there would be no discoveries and improvements. Everyone would follow the same opinion and everything would be monotonous.</p>

<p>In conclusion, worrying about other’s viewpoints may put someone in contradiction, bias and would destroy one’s individuality. By having different opinions, whether it be bad or good, makes a more colorful and interesting society.</p>

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<p>hey,
i would prolly agree with the markers
this is a competent essay but i dont believe it deserves anything higher than a 9.
the examples given were not explained in depth.
you need to give more specific and concrete details.</p>