It is common knowledge that the essay portion of the SAT is optional. While some college and university admissions officers may glance at a student’s score on it – perhaps because the ...

Although the essay portion of the SAT became optional in 2016, many students still chose to write it to demonstrate strong or improved writing skills to prospective colleges. In June 2021 ...

Lee says SAT essays are written responses to a passage prompt about personal interests, special topics, or politics. To prepare an essay outline, Lee encourages you to pick out three of the most ...

Every year, millions of high schoolers prepare for the arduous process of college admissions. Most will take either the SAT ...