<p>Prince, look at my comments in their original context, which was a discussion about a student doing well in an AP class and being challenged by the SAT Writing. </p>
<p>While I understand your position, one item is unmistakable: "I got two wrong on the writing MC the first time I took the SAT, with no prep. When looking at the SAT Writing test, one cannot help notice the repetitions and the patterns. Inasmuch as one could find a couple of challenging questions that require the full attention of the students --some call them tricky questions-- the questions really test a level of knowledge that is not much higher than a 9th grade level. The rules that are tested are basic and not extensive. </p>
<p>In comparison, the questions on the AP English or AP Lit are a lot harder and more complex. The tests are also a LOT more resistant to memorization and ... shortcuts. </p>
<p>In so many words, because of the simplicity of the material tested on the SAT Writing, I really don't see how a student could do well on the AP test but poorly on the SAT Writing. On the other hand, the opposite situation would not be surprising.</p>