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<blockquote> <p>Essay 1 Probably 8/12 Intro - make it concise!! Don't do both agree+disagree in 1st sentence! Body - 1st example is good. Develop it more and you'll be fine. For the 2nd example, make sure you connect "money, fame, or power" = "selfish deeds" - "desire to stay alive."</p>
<p>Essay 2 Its difficult to say but I'll give 7/12 Intro - same as the 1st one. Body - Examples are too weak. The prompt says "once success is achieved," but neither of your examples show achievement of success.</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Try practicing essays on 35 min. You'll do much better. The try to make it down to 30min, 25min, and 20min as you get used to it.</p>
<p>Well, I'm not that good at essays either. My score is usually 9 or 10.</p>