March 2014 SAT Essay

This REAL SAT Essay received a score of 11 out of 12

ESSAY SCORE: 11

POSSIBLE SCORE: 2 - 12

ESSAY PROMPT

Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment:Many people are philanthropists, giving money to those in need. And many people believe that those who are rich--those who can afford to give the most--should contribute the most to charitable organizations. Others, however, disagree. Why should those who are more fortunate than others have more of a moral obligation to help those who are less fortunate?

ASSIGNMENT:Should people who are more fortunate than others have more of a moral obligation to help those who are less fortunate? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.ESSAY IMAGE 

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