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introduction to the essay

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this guide provides a comprehensive overview of the act essay section, offering strategic advice for efficient preparation and key insights into the essay's format, scoring, and practice recommendations.
  • the act essay is an optional section, scored separately on a 2-12 scale, with most scores clustering around 6-8.
  • effective preparation involves understanding the essay format, which is argumentative, and focuses on defending a position on a social issue.
  • key recommendations include focusing on planning the essay, crafting a strong thesis, and how to impress graders.
  • a structured preparation plan is outlined for both a four-hour comprehensive prep and a two-hour quick prep, emphasizing the importance of practice and feedback.
  • the guide encourages immediate action towards preparation, suggesting printing materials or engaging with example prompts as initial steps.
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introduction to the act essay
01:17
understanding the essay format and scoring
06:56
key lessons for essay preparation
08:05
how to prep in 2-4 hours
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