| SAT test preparation should focus on all aspects of | | | | few SAT practice tests, and if you find yourself |
| the SAT- Math, Critical Reading, and Writing. In this, | | | | rambling and running short of time while writing an |
| and succeeding articles, we will discuss various | | | | essay, you surely need to start creating an outline |
| parameters that would help you do well on the SAT | | | | before writing an essay. |
| writing section, essay in particular. In this article on | | | | You must brainstorm before expressing your |
| SAT test preparation, we will talk about how | | | | thoughts in the form of an essay. If you agree |
| important is an essay structure. | | | | disagree to a prompt, you should try to outline your |
| Believe me, it is a bad idea to start writing an essay | | | | thoughts to justify your opinion. Test makers and |
| the moment you finish reading the essay prompt. | | | | graders, both know that it is literally impossible for a |
| The truth is that most students follow this suicidal | | | | student to elaborate every aspect of the question. |
| strategy, believing that this would waste time. It | | | | Here is what the structure of an essay should look |
| would be worthwhile to understand that SAT test | | | | like: |
| graders evaluate your efforts taking the whole of | | | | 1. The Main Idea which Includes including a Thesis |
| essay, and not just a part of it. So, what is the best | | | | Statement |
| strategy to do well on the SAT essay section? | | | | 2. Main Body |
| Among others, one of the best techniques is to | | | | 3. Conclusion |
| create a general outline of the essay. Let me give | | | | These three points constitutes a proven formula for |
| you an example to illustrate my point here. | | | | scoring high on the SAT essay. Do not underestimate |
| Suppose you have to reach your friend's place, and | | | | or neglect this formula. It has worked in the past, |
| you have not been there before. Which strategy | | | | and it will continue to work in future too. The Main |
| would be better- taking you car and rushing into the | | | | Body can be split into two paragraphs. This would |
| traffic, asking for directions to his place? OR outlining | | | | make the essay structure distributed across four |
| the directions before setting out? Just as a traveler | | | | paragraphs. |
| cannot do without maps, students would not be able | | | | There is one mistake you may like to watch out for- |
| to create a good essay without creating an outline. | | | | skipping the outline process. NEVER think that the |
| SAT essay graders look for a solid structure in an | | | | outline process would waste your time. On the |
| essay. There are three things a SAT test grader | | | | contrary, by not creating an outline, you would be |
| would look for in an essay: | | | | wasting your time, not knowing where to head while |
| 1. Meaningful Progression of Ideas | | | | you write one paragraph after another, nursing the |
| 2. Logical Progression | | | | misconception that this will impress the Test Grader. |
| 3. Introduction, Body and Conclusion | | | | Remember, all it takes I just a few minutes to |
| When you create an outline, it helps you focus on | | | | create an outline. And this would guarantee a solid |
| the essay. It also saves you time. In short, it gives | | | | essay. |
| you directions to create an impressive essay. Try a | | | | |