10 Tips for the SAT Essay

The SAT essay causes a lot of stress for many students. In truth, most of the stress comes from the knowledge that it's mandatory to write an essay now, so students don't have a choice about it. But is the stress really warranted? In fact, I believe that if you go into the test knowing what to expect, you'll find that it's not so bad.

I've provided 10 tips for the SAT essay, to help you prepare and to know what to expect. Some tips are easy: just read the directions and don't break any of the rules! Others might take some practice, like setting your own time limits and making a quick outline. Read all 10 tips, then practice writing timed essays based on these controversial topics.