The characteristics of high scoring SAT essays

We found the the SAT essays that has the following four characteristics will score high, normally 12.

1. The essays that has the word count about 400. The essays that has only 100 words normally only receive the score 2.
2. Use two to three examples to support your point of view. At least one of them come from literature or history. The essay that uses personal experience as support example normally would not get a high score.
3. The essay should be four or five paragraph structure.
4. The first paragraph clarify your point of view; the next two paragraphs give two support ideas; the last one re-state your point of view.

2010 SAT Average Score

For US students, the 2010 SAT average score is 1509 (CR: 501, Math: 516, and Writing: 492)
For international students, the 2010 SAT average score is 1593 (CR: 496, Math: 587, and Writing: 510)

We can see that for international students, although their first language is not English, their critical reading score is not too bad and is just 5 points lower than US students. The math  score for international students is much higher than US students.

2010 SAT Average Score

For US students, the 2010 SAT average score is 1509 (CR: 501, Math: 516, and Writing: 492)
For international students, the 2010 SAT average score is 1593 (CR: 496, Math: 587, and Writing: 510)

We can see that for international students, although their first language is not English, their critical reading score is not too bad and is just 5 points lower than US students. The math  score for international students is much higher than US students.

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If you are going to take the SAT test within two weeks, you may want to do the following in order to maximize your SAT score.
1. Make sure that you are familiar with the SAT format
2. Review test-taking tips for reading, math and writing if you have not done so
3. Familiarize yourself with the directions
4. Summarize the key concepts and skills that are required on the SAT
5. Think about the strategies that you will use on the test day
6. Get enough sleep and nutrition before the test day
7. Be confidence

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