Most common essay mistakes: Avoid using informal words, such as “stuff”
When writing your essays (for example, for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, GMAT, GRE, or TOEFL) avoid informal language.
Most common SAT Essay mistakes: How to use the author’s name
One of the most common SAT essay mistakes related to how to refer to the author or speaker of the source.
Don’t call them “dramas”
Summary: Don’t call them dramas. Call them television programs. Quick tip: If you’re writing about serialized Chinese television programs, don’t call them “dramas” in your essays. Instead, refer to them as Chinese television dramas (or Korean if they’re Korean, Mexican if they’re Mexican, etc.). Why? Well, “drama” is a broad term that refers to many different…