Like most people I am at my most creative when it's quiet. When I am isolated from others my mind is able to reflect upon things and ideas rush into my head. My best ideas come when I am walking my dog on a cold winter night, when I am in the shower or when I am just sitting at the beach. If you are like me and agree with the scenario I just laid out, then you should use the first three minutes of Section 1 (the Essay) to read the prompt and quietly outline what you intend to write about.
Many make the mistake of writing immediately. Then suddenly after the first sentence, they freeze--writer's block sets in, palms become sweaty and for the next 25 minutes they find themselves in panic mode. Because the essay topic is random and unpredictable you need time to think of relevant examples to support your position.
Take a deep breath, three minutes is really a long enough time to reflect upon what you intend to write. Let the ideas flow in, then begin to write a dynamite essay!
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