SAT Essay Student Guide 2019

SAT Essay Student Guide 2019 SAT is probably one of the most important tests that you will ever take as a student. A good SAT score will be a powerful weapon in your arsenal when you will be applying to a good college. Therefore, the SAT can seem as an overwhelming and difficult task to do. The main problem for many students is that they do not have a strong and organized plan on how to get a high score for the test and therefore they are trying to do too much or are cramming at the last minute. But do not think that getting the highest score is so difficult. Following our advice, you will be able to create a good plan which will help you tp pass this test easily and confidently. What is SAT? SAT (at different times SAT Reasoning Test, Scholastic Aptitude Test, Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized American test which is required for admission to US colleges and universities. The test is designed to assess the knowledge of the applicant in several areas. In addition, for admission to some specialties, you must pass the SAT Subject Test. Sometimes this test is called SAT I. SAT is held seven times a year in the United States and four times in other countries of the world. Tests are given in October, December, March, May, and also (only in the USA) in June, August and November usually on the first Saturday of the month. The main organizer of the exam is the private organization College Board. Should I do it? SAT is completely optional. First of all, find out if the college or postsecondary institution to which you are about to apply requires the completion of this essay. If not, you might still consider the possibility of passing the test just to demonstrate your writing and analytical skills. Moreover, the scores that you will get back will showcase your strengths and weaknesses in the area and basically, the preparation for the test will serve a preparation for college. What is the assignment? The SAT Essay is not much harder than a typical college writing assignment, where you are asked to analyze the text, so do not worry too much. You will have 50 minutes to complete the Essay. You will be given a passage of nearly 700 words which you will have to read and then respond to it. The main purpose of the SAT is to see how well you can analyze an author’s argument. You need to focus on how the author uses reasoning, evidence, and other rhetorical techniques to create an argument and make it convincing. To save the time on the day of the test you can familiarize yourself with the Essay prompt in advance because the task will be the same in every test and the only thing that’s going to change is the passage/reading section that you will be asked to analyze. Knowing and understanding the task will not only save you time but also will help you to write a stronger essay. Preparing for the Test Make a list of what you need to work on. Think about what you are struggling with the most and take more time to work on these questions. This will not only help you to pass the test way easier but also will relieve stress. Do not forget about your strengths. If you spend all your energy on getting a good score on the writing part, it can make you forget those simple math rules that were already in your arsenal. It is also important to remind yourself that you are an intelligent person with many merits. Otherwise, you will feel insecure during the test. Find out what type of learner you are. Some people better grasp the meaning of the task by reading the text, others need to hear it. Some people need to imagine it in the head. Think about how you perceive information and apply this method to your curriculum. If it is more convenient for you to learn by ear, listen to CDs in the car. If you remember better, looking at the words make cards with text and pictures. Take at least 30 minutes a day for studying. Do not start your preparation the night before the exam, you need to start at least one or two months before. Studies have shown that long-term preparation is more effective than cramming.