Someone asked me a great sat essay questions “Is using Sarah Palin as an example a good idea in my SAT Essay?” Here s how I responded: Despite this being an election year speaking about politics in your SAT Essay, even an breathtaking historic event such as the nomination of Sarah Palin as McCain s VP, is a definite no no.
Here s why: 1. Politics brings up strong emotions. Your essay may bias graders in your favor if they agree with you and they might drop your score without realizing it if they disagree with you.