<p>This question has been nagging at me for a while and I’m still not sure why I haven’t asked it: is it alright to have a two sentence introduction on the SAT essay? </p>
<p>Here’s a hypothetical essay prompt: do changes that make our lives easier necessarily make them better? Explain.</p>
<p>And some two second reply:
If we were to compare our present day lives with the past, it would be foolish to presume that technology has not only made our lives easier, but better as well. Advances in technology, such as the computer, and examples found in literature, such as yadayada prove this sentiment true.</p>
<p>And then we segue into the remaining paragraphs.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>P.S: Let me re word the original question: will I still be able to achieve a 12 with a two second sentence introduction?</p>
<p>Yes, a two-sentence-long introduction probably wouldn’t keep you from a 12 if the rest of your essay is strong.</p>
<p>Personally, I like to do a cheesy opening hook. For example (using the above prompt about change), I’d do something like this:</p>
<p>In the beginning, man lived alone and relied on nobody for help. Soon, humans began to develop society–a group of humans living and working together. Since the dawn of this society, man has been constantly working to improve life for others. However, as evidenced by rampant global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions and the endless dangers of the newly-developed Internet, changes that make our lives easier certainly do not ameliorate our lives.</p>
<p>Actually, that was more of an introduction than a hook. That’s what I would’ve done.</p>
<p>Do note that I have yet to take the SAT for real, so take my advice with a grain of salt.</p>