The ACT gives students the option of taking an optional writing exam. This includes writing an argumentative essay on a given topic. There are a few reasons that we recommend students consider taking the optional writing section. We’re taking a closer look at why students may benefit from taking the ACT writing section.

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The ACT and SAT both have a writing section where students write an essay on a specific topic. Here, we’ll walk you through how the ACT essay is very different from the SAT essay and what you can do to make sure you’re prepared to write an essay that is up to your full potential for either exam.

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When we talk about the ACT exam, generally we are referring to the four main sections that make up a student’s composite score: English, math, reading, and science. But what about the optional fifth section — writing? Why does the ACT include this section? Do you need to take it? What do you need to know in order to do well on this section? We’ll answer all of your burning ACT writing questions right now.

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