SAT Writing - The Essay Portion: Tutoring Solution - Videos & Lessons

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The Essay Portion chapter of this SAT Writing Tutoring Solution is a flexible and affordable path to learning about the essay portion of SAT writing. These simple and fun video lessons are each about five minutes long and they teach all of the considerations relevant to the essay portion of a typical SAT Writing section.

How it works:

Begin your assignment or other SAT Writing work.
Identify the essay concepts that you're stuck on.
Find fun videos on the topics you need to understand.
Press play, watch and learn!
Complete the quizzes to test your understanding.
As needed, submit a question to one of our instructors for personalized support.

Who's it for?

This chapter of our SAT Writing Tutoring Solution will benefit any student who is trying to learn about the essay portion to be better prepared. This resource can help students including those who:

Are unfamiliar with SAT essay strategies, scoring, timing, and other related topics
Have limited time for studying
Want a cost effective way to supplement their SAT studying
Prefer learning visually
Feel unprepared for the essay portion of their SAT's
Cope with ADD or ADHD
Want to get a head start on their SAT studies
Don't have access to SAT prep resources in school

Why it works:

Engaging Tutors: We make SAT essay studying simple and fun.
Cost Efficient: For less than 20% of the cost of a private tutor, you'll have unlimited access 24/7.
Consistent High Quality: Unlike a live SAT writing tutor, these video lessons are thoroughly reviewed.
Convenient: Imagine a tutor as portable as your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Prepare for the essay portion of the SAT's on the go!
Learn at Your Pace: You can pause and rewatch lessons as often as you'd like, until you master the material.

Learning objectives

Familiarize yourself with what the SAT essay will ask of you
Review the time you'll have to write the essay and strategies you can employ
Learn about the scoring scales of the SAT essay portion and how your score will be reported
Measure the benefits and drawbacks of taking the SAT with the essay portion included

3 Lessons in Chapter 6: SAT Writing - The Essay Portion: Tutoring Solution

1. The SAT Essay: Description, Timing & Strategies

''Disclaimer: College Board is no longer offering the SAT Essay.'' Just because the SAT Essay is now optional doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to it! In fact, it's all the more reason to make sure you do well and show colleges just how smart you are.

2. The SAT Essay: Scoring Scales & Reports

''Disclaimer: College Board is no longer offering the SAT Essay.'' Take a look at SAT Essay scoring scales to find out what the people who score your exam will be looking for. You can also learn how to send score reports and discover resources to help you prepare for this portion of the SAT.

3. Deciding On Taking the SAT With Essay: Pros & Cons

''Disclaimer: College Board is no longer offering the SAT Essay.'' The new SAT offers you the choice of taking the exam with or without the essay, but deciding which version of the test to complete can be a difficult decision. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of completing the SAT essay and find out how your essay scores might affect your college career.

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