Monday, June 29, 2020

Recent Developments In The SAT Essay Prompts

SAT Essay Prompts. The thing that serves as the backbone of your SAT essay that you write in a hurried twenty-five minutes. Till 2015, you were expected to read it and based on your comprehension, churn out a grammatically, structurally and thematically sound piece of writing. The concern that we have at hand is what changed since students last appeared for the SATs looking for that elusive 12. Let’s find out, because the times, they are a changin’. What has changed in SAT Essay Prompts? Opinion vs. Analysis: Earlier, the SAT essay prompts asked for opinion while expecting you to write down your thoughts in a cohesive way. Whereas now, it asks students to analyse a piece of writing and identify what the writer intends to communicate to its readers. Pre-preparation vs. Spontaneous Thinking: The previous SAT model let students prepare well in advance for the essay they would be facing on the test but now you will be given time to read, analyse and structure your arguments on spot.. Increased specificity: When you now go about writing your essay, you have to be on point, precise, specific and direct as opposed to the tiny liberties possible earlier. It is now optional: Instead of wondering how to crack it or perfect it, you can just skip it! The essay is now optional. If you don’t want to re-learn the ways around it, you can simply avoid it. What remains same? Importance of well-written texts: There is no substitute for well-written material, ever. Your SAT essay is a reflection of you. The common attributes to carry in your essay are: clarity, cohesiveness and good grammar/structure. Without these, your essay falls flat whether it is the old SAT or the new. To score that elusive 11/12 or even 12/12, keep your mind, your skills and your pencils sharp. The (in)tolerance towards Plagiarism: The College Board is as tight fisted as it used to be about citations and originality in your SAT essays. If you are quoting an author, cite them, always. Never pass off other people’s work as your own. Originality is one of the most valued attributes the creators of the test believe in. Basic structure: The essence of the essay is still pretty much the same (650-750 words) written legibly with preferably indented paragraphs and try to address a broader spectrum of people with your thoughts and ideas. Â   Start Preparing For SAT FREE! 30 MinPrep Classes Attend Free GMAT/GRE Prep Classes Everyday Learn more Virtual One-to-OneMeetings On-demand online meetings with Admissions Teams for free Learn more

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