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  1. Which Colleges Require the SAT Essay? Complete List

    In general, most state schools also do not require the SAT with Essay, though there's still a significant portion that do. There tends to be some weird variance even within states. For example, all University of California schools require the SAT with Essay, but most of the California State University schools do not.

  2. What Is the SAT Essay? – College Board Blog

    The Essay section is only available in certain states where it’s required as part of SAT School Day administrations. If you’re going to be taking the SAT during school, ask your counselor if it will include the Essay section.

  3. What Colleges Require the SAT Essay? | CollegeVine Blog

    Now, among elite schools, only the University of California schools require the Essay. Other selective colleges like Duke University, Amherst College, and Colby College recommend the Essay, but it’s not required.

  4. The Optional SAT Essay: What to Know - U.S. News & World Report

    In June 2021, the College Board opted to discontinue the SAT essay. Now, only students in a few states and school districts still have access to — and must complete — the SAT essay.

  5. Which States Require the SAT? Complete List - PrepScholar

    In total, 14 states (plus Washington, DC) are contracted with the College Board to administer the SAT to some or all high school juniors for free. Let's go through the exact situation for each state, one at a time. (Note that these statements only apply to public school students.)

  6. Which Colleges Require the SAT Essay? - advisor

    California Institute of Technology and Georgetown University are two well-known schools that have recently announced your essay will not be considered with your application—they won’t even look at it.

  7. SAT School Day with Essay – SAT Suite | College Board

    The SAT Essay asks you to use your reading, analysis, and writing skills. You'll be asked to: Read a passage. Explain how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience. Support your explanation with evidence from the passage. SAT Essay Overview. Total questions: 1 prompt, with points to consider and directions ; 1 passage ; Time ...

  8. Entry Level Writing Requirement | University of California

    The University of California’s Entry Level Writing Requirement is a writing proficiency expectation for first year success. The ability to read carefully, analyze what you’ve read, and write effective essays is an essential part of thriving at UC.

  9. The SAT Writing Section (Essay): Here’s What You Need to Know

    The new SAT no longer asks you to make up ideas and references from scratch (which, honestly, is probably for the best). Instead, it provides you with an essay and asks you to analyze it, much in the same vein as an in-class analytical or an AP English Language essay.

  10. What You Need For Cal Poly: Admission Requirements - PrepScholar

    Cal Poly considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require or recommend it.