The SAT Essay Compilation Thread

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<p>Ok, so I’ve always thought that the best way to improve on the essay section is to analyze other people’s essays. I decided to start this thread because I thought it would help newcomers to analyze others’ essays with an actual CB score, so they know exactly what graders are looking for in essays. Please post your essays from past test dates, in an image format (you’ll have to use an image host). Try to include all test dates in one post, if you can, so we can see how your writing has improved. If you are too shy to contribute, that’s ok. Try to pass this along so that we can keep this going. I’d like to start a decent sized collection for other people to work with. Maybe this will even be stickied if we are lucky. </p>

<p>Use this format:</p>

<ul>
<li>Date</li>
<li>Prompt</li>
<li>Link 1</li>
<li>Link 2 </li>
<li>Score<br></li>
</ul>

<p>I’ll Start:</p>

<p>October 08
Is compromise always the best way to resolve a conflict?
<a href=“http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/SATessay1.jpg[/url]”>http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/SATessay1.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/SATessay2.jpg[/url]”>http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/SATessay2.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
Score: 10</p>

<p>May 09
Should we pay more attention to people who are older and more experienced than we are?
<a href=“http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/May09-1.jpg[/url]”>http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/May09-1.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/May09-2.jpg[/url]”>http://img.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/v652/bigb14/May09-2.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
Score: 12</p>

<p>Ok, That’s it. I don’t think I’m violating any CB ToS, but if so, feel free to delete this thread (to mods).</p>

<p>Also, try to avoid discussion until we have at least a few pages of essays. Thanks for your contributions, and good luck on your essays!</p>

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<p>May '09
Should people let their feelings guide them when they make important decisions?
<a href=“http://i87.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/k159/nicedogfaggot/essayImageActiondo.jpg[/url]”>http://i87.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/k159/nicedogfaggot/essayImageActiondo.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://i87.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/k159/nicedogfaggot/essayImageAction-1do.jpg[/url]”>http://i87.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/albums/k159/nicedogfaggot/essayImageAction-1do.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
Score:12</p>

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<p>Can I just type mine out?</p>

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<p>^ wrong place to be asking
<a href=“http://i27.■■■■■■■.com/i55anb.jpg[/url]”>http://i27.■■■■■■■.com/i55anb.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://i30.■■■■■■■.com/2uqnjvs.jpg[/url]”>http://i30.■■■■■■■.com/2uqnjvs.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>If you REALLY want to type the whole thing, be my guest. I just thought I’d save you some work, and save some room. But whatever floats your boat. </p>

<p>Others, please contribute. I’m sure this will help a lot of the newcomers on this site. Also, please try to follow the format. An essay is useless without a score, and it makes it a lot easier to have the prompt in front of you.</p>

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<p>Oh, mine was from June 2009 and I scored an 11.</p>