<p>Which one is more beneficial?
I usually write three examples. History, literature and personal experience. But, my essays always seem rushed. I think I can write a better essay using one or two examples, than with three. </p>
<p>I'm taking the SATs next week and I was wondering if the writing score was only based on the essay and the 14 questions, meaning you could score an 800 with a 12 essay score and all 14 questions right.</p>
<p>And for history. Does it have to be old history (Abraham Lincoln, etc.) or can it be modern history, like something about a homeless man you read about in the newspaper two weeks ago that helps you with your essay.</p>
<p>The one that you like better and will be more comfortable with.</p>
<p>“And for history. Does it have to be old history (Abraham Lincoln, etc.) or can it be modern history, like something about a homeless man you read about in the newspaper two weeks ago that helps you with your essay.”</p>
<p>The topic of the essay can be anything; it doesn’t even have to involve history at all. Something that you read in the newspaper is conventionally called current events, not history, but you can certainly use those on the SAT as well.</p>
<p>You’re right. I’m in the College Board online course. I just wrote and submitted an essay on line with 3 examples and got a full score (6), one reader. or (11-12), two readers. </p>
<p>I’ll try again with the one example essay tomorrow and let you guys know. </p>
<p>As for history, I meant like what topic does something about a homeless man you read about in the newspaper two weeks ago, reside in? I forgot that word. Does it count as modern history? I’m trying to think of a topic sentence for a topic like that.</p>