<p>Many people on this site advocate 3, but I've always used 2, and I doubt I'd have time to talk about 3 or even think of 3. The sample essays typically use 1 or 2 examples. In fact, I've never yet seen a sample College Board essay with 3 examples. I got an 8 on my March SAT essay, but I think that was because I ran out of time to write a conclusion. My tutor said it was definitely at least 10 material, possibly 11, and not writing a conclusion lost me major points. Typically my tutor gives me 12s on my practice essays.</p>
<p>Typically, I’ve always used 2 examples and earned my way to 10s.</p>
<p>I was also wondering if 3 examples would equal to 11 or 12.</p>
<p>This is something of a misconception on CC. Weaker writers are advised to go with three examples. However, strong writers are probably better suited to using one example.</p>
<p>I used one example in October and scored a 12 (2250). I also used one example in March and scored a 11 (2330).</p>
<p>The Collegeboard example essays that score 12 use one example for a reason. It usually results in a stronger essay with more flow.</p>
<p>So what kind of eccentricity is this?</p>
<p>Are you telling us to use 1 example to get 11 or 12?</p>
<p>Most people with 2 don’t get anything higher than a 10.</p>