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Do's While Writing SAT Essays

• Do write neatly.
  
• Do pay close attention to grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  
• Do stay on topic. An off-topic SAT essay will receive a zero score.
  
• Do make sure your argument is supported by genuine examples.
  
• Do write a well-organized SAT essay.
  
• Do plan your SAT essay before you start writing.
  
• Do start with an outline. You can develop your essay from there.

Don'ts While Writing SAT Essays

• Don't write your SAT essay in your test book.
  
• ou can make notes or write your outline in the book, but the answer grid must be used for the actual essay.
  
• Don't deviate too far from your outline. You spent time writing an outline for a reason.
  
• Don't write too large. There is only so much room allotted in your booklet for the SAT essay.
  
• Don't scribble out large portions of text on your SAT essay. Instead, erase the offending words as carefully as possible. The neater your SAT essay, the better.
  
• Don't use conjunctions, slang, or bad grammar in your SAT essay.
  
• Don't forget that the clock is running. You only have 25 minutes to complete the essay portion of the SAT test.
  
• Don't forget to proofread every sentence in your SAT essay. You don't want to be marked down for a simple mistake.