Write the SAT Essay Right! (School/Library Edition)

by Laura Wilson

Overview

Write the SAT Essay Right! is not your average-ho-hum-SAT-prep book, full of fluff and boring, useless stuff. Instead, Write the SAT Essay Right! gives college-bound students the down-low skinny on the ten best-kept secrets to raise SAT scores. In an easy step-by-step way, students learn proven secrets, then practice their newfound skills. Sample tests to study and evaluate, key strategies, and lots of score-raising tips make this a must-have resource for conquering the SAT essay. The school/library edition* of Write the SAT Essay Right! contains no write-in-the-book worksheets, making it a perfect choice for acquisition by libraries and for high-school SAT preparation classes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934338797
Publisher:	Maupin House Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2010
Series:	Maupin House
Pages:	170
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

Many students struggle with the essay portion of the SAT. Inside this book, there are ten strategies for teens to create their best possible essay and reduce the stress involved. These strategies include preparing for the essay ahead of time by gathering data, memorizing information, creating specific essay and sentence structure, and finally writing several essays prior to the test. Wilson creates a coach—player relationship in the beginning of the book, giving teens both the knowledge and the option to succeed. The first ten chapters highlight the strategies and show teens how to implement them. The SAT essay questions vary, but they often encompass fifteen core themes. The guide prepares students to tackle these themes by writing different essays. With their memorized examples, students then work on enhancing the essays with knowledge points and vocabulary. The rest of the guide provides sample essays for teens to judge and score, with scores and reasoning given afterward, allowing teens to acknowledge these strategies. The guide also includes a time line for the twenty-five minutes of the essay, as well as common mistakes to avoid. The book is a valuable tool for teens to help prepare for the essay without overwhelming them. It combines the information in an easy-to-read manner with highlighted sections, post-it notes, and keys in the margins providing additional crucial points. Reviewer: Jennifer Rummel

VOYA - Jennifer Rummel