Though the SAT essay is no longer a formal requirement for many colleges, preparing for and taking this portion of the SAT can still carry advantages. Practicing your writing can translate into ...

This week, the Secret Teacher bemoans the lack of time available for marking and questions the value of timed essays . Marking is always an issue in English because you tend to have kids returning ...

Amelia, a university sophomore, scores a 60 on her first academic paper. On her second she scores a 60 again. On her third paper, she pulls up to an 80 -- mostly due to extensive rewrites. Yet on her ...