<p>^This is a highly useful and comprehensive critique, especially if the OP truly expected a perfect score. </p>
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<p>Wood’s advice is vital. Twenty-five minutes may not be sufficient time to polish a well-developed and well-planned essay, but that is why a true essay will be appreciated more than the formulaic, five-paragraph, three-example, score-seeker essay.</p>
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<p>It is academically deplorable that I tacitly advocated the quantity over quality side of the SAT essay. I would rather write a brilliant essay than a methodical one, but such a combination of agreeable prompt, thoughtful writing, and time-management is rare. In any case, the method stressed in the links I offered is readily acquired. There are multiple ways to score well on the SAT essay, and not all of them involve five paragraphs and three examples. Although, I was able to score my 12 on this particular prompt being discussed using an arguably standard form. </p>
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<p>This is expertly put. It is a shame that more methods do not focus on the product rather than the production.</p>
<p>As Wood demonstrated, this site boasts many invaluable members with helpful advice. Good Luck OP!</p>