What Makes the New SAT Essay Different from the Old One?
For the writing section score, 70% is from multiple choice and 30% is from the essay. 800 points max for each section. So even if you scored perfectly on the essay, you'd also have to do well on the MC part to get a perfect section score.
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Good SAT Score, but terrible essay score. I scored a 1490 (700 - Reading, 790 - Math) on the SAT but actually got a 10 on my essay (3,3, 4). Is it my best bet to retake it?
Great job! I got a 1370 (720 RW, 650 Math), so I'm going to take it again. My previous scores were 1260 in a practice test and 1190 in the PSAT, so I'm definitely improving. I haven't received my essay score yet, so I'm waiting for it before I choose whether I retake it with the essay or not.
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