SAT Essay

Essays for SAT prep

Essay section of the SAT tests a student's ability to formulate and support an argument for or against a certain issue or question, which is specified by the test. The topics chosen by the test are completely subjective; there is no right or wrong answer, rather, the openness of the issues is designed to give students a chance to exhibit good writing style and strength of argument.

Though there is no "recommended" structure for a good essay, logical flow, coherence, competent use of vocabulary, good analysis and clarity of thought are critical ingredients of getting a good score. Students may use examples from personal experience or quote other factual information from such sources as science, literature, or history to bolster their ideas on the essay.

Essay Skills

Basics of Essay Writing
Essay - Intro and Organization
Essay - Body Paragraphs
Essay - Overview and Conclusion