At the outset you need to know that your GMAT essay is scored separately. And it typically should be worked on before you get to the more challenging verbal and quant sections. You cannot afford to not do well in your essays since many schools take this score rather seriously. Here are a few things you may want to keep in mind-
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GMAT Essay – The Template
While the template is not an indicator on exactly what to write, it is a great place to start and get organized about how you will approach the essay. The template you pick will tell you how many paragraphs you need to use, the core purpose of each one of these paragraphs and the nature of the information that you will convey in these paras. While each student may pick a slightly different template, make sure that the one you have chosen is consistent from the one you relied on during practice.
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Understand the Difference Between an Argument and Issue Essay
You need to start your essay by providing a brief summary of the issue at hand. Make sure that you do so in your own words and don’t simply repeat what the essay prompt said. If you are given an argument essay, summarize the conclusion of the argument. For an issue essay, summarize the issue on which you eventually need to opine.
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Including a Thesis Statement
Your first paragraph should also consist of a thesis statement that is essentially a single sentence that conveys your overall point. In an issue essay, you may not be able to write this statement ahead of time. However, remember to establish a clear position and acknowledge the other side.
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Writing the Body Paragraph
Most students will write about 2 to 3 body paragraphs. This is the section where you will support your thesis statement. In an argument essay, start by introducing one flaw, explain what makes it a flaw and make suggestions on how to fix it. On the other hand, in your issue essay, introduce a single real-world example, provide sufficient detail to elaborate why the example is relevant and then show how your example supports the thesis.
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Writing your Concluding Paragraph
In your final paragraph, re-state your thesis in new words. Then you should also re-acknowledge the other side in new words and briefly summarize how the examples you provided supported your thesis. Make sure that your concluding paragraph is no shorter than 3 sentences and no longer than 5.
The key to writing a great GMAT essay is to understand the structure of the argument, finding the right approach to critiquing the premises before the conclusion and understanding the different logical fallacies.
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