<p>Can anyone confirm that the grading criteria for the writing portion of the new SAT I are essentially the same as the criteria for the SAT II Writing Exam?</p>
<p>Does anyone have advice as to how to get a "6" on each of the areas, or perhaps some do's and don't's?</p>
<p>What the collegeboard says:</p>
<p>Have a cup of soothing tea before you look at the examples. </p>
<p>The scary thing is the amount of time the readers won't have for evaluation. However, the colleges will be able to look at the essay if your student has sent them the scores. So, I thinks kids need to keep this in mind, as well as simply trying game the system to get the most points possible from the readers. </p>
<p>For the record, my kid followed the PR tips on the essay for SAT II WR and obtained a twelve the second time around. He is a good writer, but only obtained a nine on the first go of it.</p>
<p>Thank you, Ohio_Mom. The link was to the new SAT I, so does that mean you agree things are the same on the two tests?</p>
<p>Also, is PR the best guide for SAT II Writing in your view?</p>
<p>They should be close - but I think I recall some speculation that the new one would be dumbed down a bit since everyone would have to take it. I think the prep would be the same for both. PR worked well for my son, others have good things to say about sparknotes. Its kind of personal - some books work better than other for a particular individual. The thing that I am not sure of is whether you can go back and work on the essay after you have finished the MC. That would call for a definate change in strategy between the two.</p>
<p>Thanks again! Does anyone else have comments on getting ready for the SAT II Writing test?</p>
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