{"id":3054,"date":"2022-04-04T10:07:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T04:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=3054"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:20:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T12:20:25","slug":"how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a SAT Essay: Writing step by step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>SAT essay<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the major aspects of the assessment process; it checks how the students frame arguments and provide solutions to various problems. As announced by the College Board, from June 2021 onwards, there would be no essay portion of SAT. However, some schools still require a <\/span>SAT essay<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> submission as a part of School Day administration.&nbsp;Some states including Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma, will be using SAT with Essay in 2022. Although the rules are ever-changing, the students should keep tracking any new regulations or notices.<\/span> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#Overview_of_SAT_Essay_Writing\" title=\"Overview of SAT Essay Writing\">Overview of SAT Essay Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#Basic_Structure_and_Purpose_of_SAT_Essay_Writing\" title=\"Basic Structure and Purpose of SAT Essay Writing\">Basic Structure and Purpose of SAT Essay Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#Stages_of_Writing_a_SAT_Essay\" title=\"Stages of Writing a SAT Essay\">Stages of Writing a SAT Essay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#SAT_Essay-_Step_by_Step_Guide\" title=\"SAT Essay- Step by Step Guide\">SAT Essay- Step by Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#SAT_Essay_Format\" title=\"SAT Essay Format\">SAT Essay Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#SAT_Exam_Essay_Sample\" title=\"SAT Exam Essay Sample&nbsp;\">SAT Exam Essay Sample&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#SAT_Essay_Writing_Score\" title=\"SAT Essay Writing Score\">SAT Essay Writing Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sat-essay-writing-step-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Study in Canada after 12th - Bachelors or Diploma? MBA? | Study Abroad Q\/A!\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NvFWxPWApbI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-of-sat-essay-writing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_SAT_Essay_Writing\"><\/span><b>Overview of SAT Essay Writing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sat-exam-india-dates-registration-eligibility\/\">SAT<\/a> essays<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require the candidates to complete a write-up using proper grammar vocabulary and analysing arguments in an exciting and engaging tone.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, with essays for SAT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exams, students also prepare for their college essays.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\nEssay topics for SAT <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">focus on issues like politics, culture, science, or arts. This is because most essays need to be supported with arguments and examples.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for a guide to writing excellent essays, here are some tips and tricks to help you win the game.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-structure-and-purpose-of-sat-essay-writing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Structure_and_Purpose_of_SAT_Essay_Writing\"><\/span><b>Basic Structure and Purpose of SAT Essay Writing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passage of 600- 750 words is given to the applicant.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students need to read them and respond accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fifty minutes are given to complete the essay.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The SAT essay evaluates the applicant&#8217;s ability to reason and understand an author\u2019s argument.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task remains the same for every essay, the only part of analysing changes in the reading selection.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You must remember your goal is not to agree or disagree with the author. Rather than explain the argument and how it persuades its audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stages-of-writing-a-sat-essay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_of_Writing_a_SAT_Essay\"><\/span><b>Stages of Writing a SAT Essay<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the first 5-10 minutes to read the passage.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest the next 7-12 minutes in analysing and planning your points.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take more than 35 minutes to write the essay.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the remaining 2-3 minutes, revise thoroughly to avoid mistakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sat-essay-step-by-step-guide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAT_Essay-_Step_by_Step_Guide\"><\/span><b>SAT Essay- Step by Step Guide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"read-properly\"><b>Read properly<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all of you have the same pace in reading, so it is better to follow your speed. Students who can read quickly without getting into too many details go for it. This is a proven strategy that works for fast readers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the students who are slower readers can adapt to the method of reading only important parts of the section. This strategy works effectively as well.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another tip is to read the passage once without analysing then go through it the second time to frame your pointers. When reading the same for the second time, try to build arguments and remain objective. You can also highlight the important words or phrases.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"draw-a-structure\"><b>Draw a structure<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before writing, planning is very important. Some students feel that planning the essay is not required since the time is limited. On the contrary, having a structure or framework saves time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, roughly write which sections you are going to focus on. This will save you a lot more time than you expect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jot-down-details\"><b>Jot down details<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some prefer writing key points while reading; others accumulate important notes after reading. Both the methods work; you can choose anyone according to your preferences.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scribbling notes while reading is very helpful for writing. If you have the highlights of the passage, you will be clear about what to put in the introduction, body, and conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"add-an-introduction\"><b>Add an introduction<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you can start writing. Begin with a brief introduction. You need not pour in all the details in the beginning.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The style of the introduction will decide the flow of the essay. As the time is limited and you will have to make it one-shot-okay, be careful about the diction. You must not sound rude or lecturing in your essay.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-body-must-contain-details\"><b>The body must contain details<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some students prefer to start with the body and then add the introduction. If this process works for you, continue with it. Those who want to maintain parity and follow a methodological structure follow the same.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a writer, you must remember the body of the essay contains most of the details; thus, frame sentences accordingly. Use transitions and examples to make your essay richer and more authentic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"add-a-concluding-note\"><b>Add a concluding note<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, make sure the tone of the essay remains the same. In order to make an argument or analyse the author&#8217;s point of view, students sometimes tend to change the tone of writing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concluding notes must have a brief mention of the author&#8217;s argument along with examples that have been used in the body. Do not miss the conclusion; it is more than enough, even if you are writing two-three sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"revise\"><b>Revise<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, as you&#8217;ll have some time left, check your essay. Some students skip this step to save time for the next question.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this increases the chance of making silly mistakes in the essay. If you have a habit of revising after writing, you write faster as you need not worry about making it absolutely perfect. You can change the vocabulary spelling and fix other mistakes while revising.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the basic tips to follow during <\/span>SAT essay writing.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sat-essay-format\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAT_Essay_Format\"><\/span><b>SAT Essay Format<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic SAT essay format includes-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brief introduction<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts and evidence to support the body<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledgement of the arguments<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing counter arguments with proper reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And a conclusion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sat-exam-essay-sample\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAT_Exam_Essay_Sample\"><\/span><b>SAT Exam Essay Sample&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question for <\/span>SAT essays<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is provided in a particular format. It is generally an excerpt from any passage followed by asking the students to plan and write an essay after analysing the issue presented.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It demands the students to develop their viewpoints and examples to support the arguments. Students are then required to read, observe and share their outlook on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sat-essay-writing-score\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAT_Essay_Writing_Score\"><\/span><b>SAT Essay Writing Score<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAT essay is assessed on three metrics, namely &#8211; reading, writing and analysis, and each section is marked on 1-8.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two examiners will evaluate one\u2019s essay, and each of them will award points for the three sections mentioned above. The score is briefly explained in the table below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Level<\/b><\/td><td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficient<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partial<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inadequate<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the evaluation is complete, marks given by both the examiners are combined. One will receive three scores for the essay.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, one might ask oneself, \u2018What is a good SAT essay score\u2019. The answer to this question is explained below in further detail:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Score<\/b><\/td><td><b>Reading<\/b><\/td><td><b>Analysis<\/b><\/td><td><b>Writing<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34%<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates attaining 19 out of 24 is considered to be a good score, whereas those obtaining 22 out of 24 are perceived to be excellent.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and Stanford University expect their applicants to score a minimum of 6 in Reading out of 8, 4 out of 8 in Analysis and a minimum of 6 out of 8 in Writing. The breakdown of SAT essay score percentile is shown in the table below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Score<\/b><\/td><td><b>Reading<\/b><\/td><td><b>Analysis<\/b><\/td><td><b>Writing<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the above mentioned, several other colleges also accept the SAT essay score. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benedictine University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City University London<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delaware State University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeSales University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dominican University of California<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Howard University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Wesley University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kentucky State University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Luther College<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Molloy College<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schreiner University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soka University of America<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern California Institute of Architecture<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas A&amp;M University\u2014Galveston<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Military Academy (West Point)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of North Texas<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Virginia University Institute of Technology<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western Carolina University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City University London<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Military Academy (West Point)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668497456981\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>1. Is the SAT essay optional?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>June 2021 onwards,\u00a0SAT essays\u00a0are declared as not compulsory. However, if you are applying for a college that requires SAT essay scores, it becomes mandatory to appear for it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668497522810\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>2. What is the highest SAT essay score?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The SAT essay score is given in three separate sections, out of 8 each. Thus, the highest is 8 in each section.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> SAT essay is one of the major aspects of the assessment process; it checks how the students frame arguments and provide solutions to various problems. As announced by the College Board, from June 2021 onwards, there would be no essay portion of SAT. 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