Success on the SAT Essay depends on preparation as well as execution. The SAT is combination of the three components Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. Students have 3 hours to complete these basic sections. The optional SAT Essay adds another 50 minutes to that mix.
- During the SAT Essay section, you’ll be presented with a passage between 650 and 750 words.
- This tests your ability to evaluate the author’s argument in terms of the author’s use of evidence, reasoning, and other rhetorical techniques.
SAT Essay Scoring System
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