DD 15 is doing SAT writing practice...(cc)

[Blueridge]

Hello everyone. My daughter is doing (in SL) some SAT prep writing practice, and I need some suggestions. Her writing is clear, concise, she stayed on topic, and the paper is certainly a worthy effort. It is, however, laced with her personal religious beliefs. I am proud of her that she can make such a good case for her personal faith, but as far as the SAT goes, should I advise her to steer clear of anything 'religious'? I feel like a hypocrite doing that, but she is waiting for my critique and I want to be fair, loving, but honest. How should I handle this assignment? Many thanks~

Ginger

[Julie in Austin]

I don't think it is hypocritical for her to become aware of the idea that there are certain situations where sharing religious beliefs is not appropriate, and the SAT is one of them.

[HollyinNNV]

I am not religious, however I do not think religious content should be a problem. The SAT checks for your ability to write and write well. However, they do not grade based on content. This is my understanding.

[Ria]

You should get a book that gives examples of the SAT essay questions. Your dd should know that a good essay will have several examples (to back up the points she's making) in it - preferably one from literature, one from history, and a personal one. The personal example could certainly be religious, but without the literary/historical examples she'll probably not score as well. It's certainly worth reading up on how the essays are scored.

 

Ria

[Blueridge]

Thank you all for your help! I can write a few positive comments on her paper tonight and then aim her in a slightly new direction.

Ginger