Writing Essay vs MC

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<p>My scores ended up being Math 780, CR 770, and writing a paltry 680. I only got an 8 on the essay and 70/80 of the Writing MC. I was curious - what other combination of MC sub-score and essay score did you get to receive your score? I mainly want to find out how much I can manipulate my score by studying for the MC, as learning to write a proper essay is something that is a bit harder to study for.</p>

<p>(Anybody here know if those scores would be fairly competitive at Emory U? I got a 35 ACT and my extracurriculars are somewhat mediocre.)</p>

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<p>74, 11 = 770</p>

<p>A lot of people say that the essay isn't that important, but when your MC starts to drop, a strong essay can really keep your score in the higher range</p>

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<p>68, 11 = 730</p>

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<p>74, 7 (completely screwed up essay) = 700</p>

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<p>72, 12 = 780</p>

<p>Yep, it's bigger than I expected. I was thinking more like a 78, 10 after I walked out of the testing room, though.</p>

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<p>I got the exact same MC/essay as cory123.</p>

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<p>76, 11 = 790</p>

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<p>I got 80/80 on MC and a 10 on the essay=800.</p>

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<p>72, 10 = 740</p>

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<p>80, 12 = 800 =)</p>

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<p>72, 7 = 670. That essay really screwed me over.</p>

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<p>80, 11 = 800 :d</p>

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<p>70, 11 = 740</p>

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<p>64, 11 : 690 (ugh)</p>

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<p>74 - 11</p>

<p>*** i wanted a 790</p>

<p>*pouts</p>

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<p>79, 9 = 780
80, 11 = 800</p>

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<p>68, 10 = 710
75, 8 = 720</p>

<p>Wrote a dumb essay the second time around...</p>

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<p>This thread is similar, so it might help you</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=352243%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=352243&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>As for me (June 2 SAT)</p>

<p>MC= 760 Essay= 8</p>

<p>Combined writing = 730 </p>

<p>Arrrg... I have got to learn to finish those essays!</p>

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<p>80, 11 = 800 (Just like dollyflower)</p>

<p>The essay prompt on happiness was far too vague for my liking...</p>

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<p>Same as bschenkel and dollyflower (80, 11) My mind went in two different directions after I first read the prompt, and they contradicted each other. I ended up writing an essay on Pride and Prejudice, oh the horror...</p>