The SAT essay is a measure of the student's critical thinking skills. The essay is scored on a scale of 2 to 12. Students are expected to write an essay in 40 minutes, which should be between 650 and 800 words.
The SAT essay affects the writing score by examining the student's ability to critically think about a topic and express their thoughts in writing. It also examines their ability to use grammar, vocabulary, and syntax correctly.
