Acing the SAT® Essay
Demystifying the SAT® Essay
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Join George and Chris as they demystify the SAT essay. Included in the course are videos that explain common pitfalls, essay writing tips, and strategies for achieving that perfect essay score. Detailed analysis of perfect essays is given, providing a step-by-step framework for writing an 8/8/8 essay.
Resource Contents
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PreviewMeet Chris, AP English Teacher Extraordinaire! (1:43)
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PreviewWhat are some things that will tank my essay score? (3:08)
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PreviewSAT Essay Background (2:06)
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PreviewShould I take the SAT with essay? Essay Superscoring (2:10)
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PreviewEssay Introduction (3:31)
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PreviewEssay Scoring (6:11)
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PreviewHow is the essay graded? (1:56)
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PreviewWho grades the essay? (6:11)
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PreviewHow do I improve on the essay? (4:14)
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PreviewLength and handwriting neatness - do they matter? (4:16)
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PreviewShould I use an essay template? (8:15)
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PreviewWhat does Chris think about the essay? (2:07)
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PreviewChris understands the prompt to understand the article (1:34)
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PreviewChris reads the article (and finds ammunition for his essay) (20:03)
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PreviewChris read the article - now what does he do? (5:59)
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PreviewChris's Essay - Introduction (4:15)
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PreviewChris's Essay - Body Paragraph 1 (5:01)
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PreviewChris's Essay - Body Paragraph 2 (3:31)
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PreviewChris's Essay - Body Paragraph 3 (1:53)
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PreviewChris's Essay - Conclusion (1:21)
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PreviewEat your vegetables! Chris's final thoughts (2:12)
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After teaching thousands of students how to reach their potential on the SAT® through conventional in-person tutoring, George wanted to create an SAT resource that could reach a broader audience and provide students with comprehensive, in-depth instruction that they could absorb at their own pace. George achieved this goal by leveraging an innovative approach that shatters the traditional, expensive test-preparation model.
George received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Yale University. In addition to being admitted to Yale, George was accepted to Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, and Johns Hopkins.