ACT Essay Score Based on Length?

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<p>Well, first time I took the new ACT I only scored a 9 on the essay…it was only a/b two pages.</p>

<p>The second time I wrote about 4 pages and received an 11.</p>

<p>I think my quality of writing is pretty consistent, so yeah, I’d say length is a big factor. </p>

<p>On the SAT, on the other hand, I scored a 12 and only had 2 pages written. </p>

<p>I agree that the essay shouldn’t be used really…it’s a bit pointless since you have to be so formulaic and are given such a short amount of time. Still, I really wish they’d consider the writing section of the SAT…it’s less subjective.</p>

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<p>I’m confused, the essay is scored out of 12? In the REAL ACT book the essays are scored out of 6. Am I missing something here?</p>

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<p>Well two graders read your essay. So a six would be the max score of one grader. Then the other grader gives you a score out of six. Combined you get a score out of 12.</p>