College Compostion w. Essay (Should I Risk It?)

[Bethanyann89]

Bethany,
I failed this test the first time I took it by 1 point!! I know it was the essay part that I flunked. I think I was only able to squeeze out 2 paragraphs. I totally had a mental break-down during the essay section. The second time I took it though, I really owned it! I was able to score almost a 70 and I think it was due to the confidence portrayed in the essay. I was truly prepared this time! I would suggest that you look up a couple of historical, famous figures that you can use for examples. I remember picking 3-5 people that I could list as examples to use in my essay section. This really helped me feel confident and have a steady flow of thoughts. Most of the essay questions will give you a scenario and ask your opinion on the topic by giving scenarios or personal/historical examples. I was able to use 3 famous people as examples to illustrate my stance on the topic given. I believed I used Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and the Pilgrims/founding of America. Come prepared with your list of a few people and this will help guide the overall essay! Good luck to you...Hope this helped some! -Kelsey

Thank you Kelsey, that was very helpful.