This is analysis and it is what gives voice to your essay. One way to think about voice is to see yourself as the TOUR GUIDE of your essay. Imagine a tour of a city. The guide's job is to take people ...

We don’t expect to be on the edge of our seats as we read essays. We just want you to be yourself in your content and style so we can learn more about you and see a sample of your writing skills. That ...

The essay can also demonstrate a progression or upward trajectory in writing skills. The SAT essay can give a boost to the college applications of the few students to whom it is still available.