<p>I'm wondering if it is okay to write a pro paragraph and then a con paragraph in the same essay for the essay part of the SAT.
Did anyone do his/her essay like that and got a 12?
I really want to know about it because sometimes I can't think of examples
for one argument. Please comment on it even if you don't really know about
it. Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>Both the SAT and ACT ask a writer to take a stance on the question at hand. I would think if you did a paragraph on both sides of an issue, you would come across as indecisive, I personally would not do that.</p>
<p>HOWEVER, in my experience, graders (aka my teachers) always encourage MENTIONING the opposition in an essay, but then provide evidence to support your own argument. "Although" is a good word... ie "Although etc etc, this proves that etc etc etc..."</p>
<p>You should mention the other side, but quickly refute it. If you state the cons, you will be weakining the essay. You are not moterating a disagreement, but trying to pursuade the other side. Only mention the other side, and you should, to quickly and STRONGLY refute it.</p>