Struggle at writing SAT essays.

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<p>I do got prompts on the front of me. My writing skills are somewhat bad. I've been reading books lately though. Any suggestions to help me!?</p>

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<p>Read all the sample responses. For the ones that received scores of 5 and 6, pay attention to their writing style. Reading books will not help you with the essay specifically.</p>

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<p>So I should just read and analyze sample respones, not practice with the SAT prompts?!</p>

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<p>I used this guide to improve my essay score from a 7 to a 10.</p>

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<p>Ooh I see. Thank you very much all.</p>

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<p>Though, I still find it hard to write essays. :(</p>

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<p>What I do is compile a list of books I’ve read, and writing down the possible “general” themes they could apply to for SAT prompts. </p>

<p>I use Sparknotes to brush up on any books that I may have forgotten about, and make sure to write down the key characters to talk about.</p>

<p>The format is pretty important. You want to make sure to have a clear and concise thesis that does address the question. Try to avoid those “hooks” of “have you ever” and get straight to the point. I find it best in the format to have 3 examples, with the first example being your strongest. Then a brief conclusion restating the key elements of each example and restating the thesis again. Don’t introduce any new material in the last paragraph.</p>

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<p>You need to learn the following:</p>

<p>—how to organize your paper</p>

<p>—what kinds of evidence are (and aren’t) suitable</p>

<p>—how to analyze that evidence</p>

<p>—how to use the right kinds of words</p>

<p>—how to vary the lengths and types of sentences you write</p>

<p>—how to use punctuation for rhetorical effect</p>

<p>This is all quite simple but it’s not easy.</p>

<p>Absolutely NO one “guide” in itself is going to take you from an “8” to a “12.” If there were such a template, upper-half scores would be the rule rather than the exception.</p>

<p>Finally, if you see similar “tips” coming from multiple people (including and especially teachers), you’d be wise to disregard them.</p>

<p>As with most things in life, the masses are usually wrong.</p>

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<p>Thank you jkjeremy. I will master each of the following.</p>