Step Seven: Proofreading:

This is a critical skill.  In classes, I tell my students that proofreading can raise their scores a full letter grade: it can make the difference between an “A” and a “B”. 

If you need to review grammar, the following links will help you. To return here, you must go through the SAT essay link on the CompactCollege.com main page.

Words and writing tools: the dictionary, the thesaurus, the grammar text, the encyclopedia, basic grammar

The structure of written communication: What is a sentence? Writing Formal sentences. What is a paragraph? Summary of Key Grammatical Terms

Remember: A document (essay) that is properly proofread reads well and indicates that the writer has control of the language.

For the SAT, proofreading is critical. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP

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