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 \nYou're probably thinking,\"Wait a minute—what about the essay topic?Isn't that important?”In truth,","cbCaim3tAfN2N8Rh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim3tAfN2N8Rh","pdf",1894694,"English","# What do essay readers want to see?\n## What do essay readers want to see?\n## How are essays graded?\n## What Will Vou Write About?","[{\"question\":\"What do essay readers look for on the SSAT and ISEE?\",\"answer\":\"They look for organized information, focused content that stays on the prompt, and clear, concise writing with minimal grammar mistakes. 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