3.2 SAT Essay - Presentation

Presentation: Students often forget that the way their SAT essay looks does count for points. Though there is no official rule for healthy penmanship or the cleanliness of the page, the SAT essay is no time for sloppiness. Excessive use of crossed-out words and arrows that squeeze in forgotten words force review of the sentence- sometimes a few times before the grader gets the idea. Some students go so far as to write entire sentences in small print in the margins or at the end of the essay and then use arrows to direct where they want the idea to read. The presentation does not have to be perfect but constant carelessness prevents the SAT grader from reading through your essay smoothly. The unwritten law is simple: show care for your ideas by dressing them in neatness. SAT Graders earn more money by the number of essays they grade. Any delay is a delay in possible money earned. This little trick may not be the end-all of a 6, but it may be the little push he needs to tip the scale for a higher score.