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[quote=Anonymous]If the goal is to make sure kid can write properly constructed sentences and convey their thoughts clearly, then a timed testing center situation is the only way to go - the only way they know the kid actually wrote the sentences.

If the goal is to see the applicant's ability to use resources to write their essay - AI editing, adults editing, and using websites that give suggestions and tell how to write..... then the current system does that - but it does NOT tell the college if the applicant can actually write coherently or if the applicant had the insights or if the applicant even wrote it.

I've read essays from people who barely speak English and the essay is beautiful complex English sentences.

The essay currently tests creative writing. Writing clearly and succintly is a much more useful skill than creative writing.

The endless essays are a waste of time and brainpower for the kids. They could be spending it on learning academics, connecting socially, sports/exercise for health, community service,  - things way more useful to society and to the student.  The essay system is a poor one at best.[/quote]

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