Important Math Formula

To find the sum of the interior angles of any polygon use: (n-2) X 180 where n represents the number of sides. Using this formula to find the sum of the interior angles of 5 sided figure (a pentagon) (5-2) X 180=540 degrees. Assuming all the angles are equal, to find the value of each angle use (n-2) X 180/n so (5-2) X 180/5=108.

Proof Read Your Essay

You have carefully outlined and written the assignment. Now it's time to use the remaining few minutes to proof read what you have written. Ask yourself--did I leave out any words? If so, use a caret symbol and insert the omitted word.

Did you lose your concentration and write a double sentence? If so, cross out the superfluous material.

Did you mean to write their instead of there? Or should it be they're? Change it to the proper form.

Make only minor editing changes during the final proof. The graders know your essay was handwritten under time pressure without the use of spell check and grammar check. Do the best you can to make sure the essay is well written, well organized and that it answers the assignment.

Present Your Strongest Point First

SAT scores are released 17 days after the scheduled test day. For any given SAT, over a million essays are scored in less than 17 days. Think about that! How much time do you think the person grading your essay will actually allocate to reading your essay? The answer--less than two minutes.

Knowing this, it is only logical that you present your strongest argument first. Never assume that the grader will even turn the page to read the rest of the essay, let alone its conclusion.

When writing your essay, use engaging language (not baby words) and make sure your best example is your first example. Make a good first impression on the reader and get a higher score!