<p>Prompt: Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below. </p>
<p>Many people believe that “closed doors make us creative.” These people argue that obstacles and restrictions are necessary, for without them we would never be forced to come up with new solutions. But “closed doors,” either in the form of specific obstacles or a lack of opportunities, often prevent people from reaching their full potential. </p>
<p>Do closed doors make us creative? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, and observations.</p>
<p>I scanned my SAT essay and you can view it here (don’t worry, it’s safe. It’s on slideshare):</p>
<p><a href=“SAT Practice Essay "Closed Doors" | PDF”>http://www.slideshare.net/xmann197/sat-practice-essay-closed-doors</a></p>
<p>I would recommend viewing the by clicking full screen (next to the page number) </p>
<p>P.S. I wrote in ink so the scanner would read it better.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>