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588: Is the Optional SAT/ACT Essay REALLY Optional?

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Many parents are confused by the optional essay portion of the SAT/ACT and wonder if their student should register. Will it make them look more responsible? Will it improve their chances of admission? in short, for most students, no.

In this mini-episode, we explain:

  • Why the writing portion is separate from the main test score
  • How it can actually hurt performance due to mental fatigue
  • Why most colleges no longer consider the essay for admissions
  • The one exception: some states require it for high school graduation

    • Have questions about the SAT/ACT? Email us at [email protected] or comment on YouTube (@CollegePrepPodcast).

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