Geraldine Said:

Can you score this SAT I essay on a scale of 1-6?

We Answered:

*See my response to your other posting of the same question for a bit more*

I would give you about a 4. 3 on a day where I feel cynical, and 5 on a day when I've had my coffee.

I've evaluated it like the graders will: by skimming, and mostly considering format. You've got an intro paragraph with a thesis statement, sufficient arguments in body paragraphs, and a conclusion. This alone can earn you 2-3 points. Additionally, you've cited some sources and a personal anecdote. This earns you another 1-2 points.

However, you lost 2-3 points from me by using passive voice (ex. "It is said...") and by employing a fairly simplistic style (ex. "This is why I believe..."). Your tone, while conversational, may not impress every reader. Some might think you're being too colloquial/casual. You can start fixing this by avoiding addressing the reader directly with "you." It's hard to avoid, but you've just got to work on it, unfortunately.

You've got a really good start here. You would easily get 3-4 points just from the way you've set it up and by having a thesis statement, some arguments, and some examples.

Chin up! You'll be great! I know it's hard to write an essay at early o'clock in the morning when you've only got 20 minutes and you've never seen the prompt...but it's okay! You're almost done if you're already taking the SAT! Good luck on your college search!

Stacey Said:

Can you score this SAT I essay on a scale of 1-6?

We Answered:

5 out of 6.

The message was good but the grammar could use some work. "I had gotten one hundred percent on it!", that sentence needs to be restructured.

Everyone grade mines as well please!

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