10 Tips to Get a 6 on Your GMAT Essays
When studying for the GMAT, most aspiring MBAs tend to focus primarily on Quant and Verbal. While it is true that most b-school adcoms assign the most weight to those sections, don’t forget about the Analytical Writing Assessment! Just a little bit of prep on the AWA can go a …
3 Tips to Ace the GMAT Analysis of an Issue Essay
When studying for the GMAT, I was intimidated by the Analysis of an Issue essay. While the test gives you strict limitations for Analysis of an Argument (critique the argument; don’t give your own opinion), the Analysis of an Issue essay is much more open-ended. It’s all about what you …
8 Types of B.S. that Won’t Work in Your B-School Essay
The business school application essay is quite a different beast from the academic essay, the creative memoir, and the informal blog post. It can be difficult to know how to approach it. The prompts are simple and yet daunting. In trying to showcase your talents, you may be tempted to …
5 Thoughts To Avoid on the AWA (Part II)
Last week, we shared 5 thoughts to avoid while writing your AWA essays on the GMAT. This week, we’ve got 5 more! Steer clear of these common mindsets if you want to earn that perfect 6 on your AWA. 1. Style: “I should be straightforward and concise, so it’s OK …
5 Thoughts To Avoid on the AWA (Part I)
Business schools are placing an increased emphasis on communication ability – all the more reason to step it up during the AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) on the GMAT. So, how can you ensure AWA success? As any good test-taker knows, it all comes down to mindset. Avoid these 5 thoughts …
MBA News Roundup – Top Schools for an MBA in Finance, MBA Job Prospects, and Admissions Essay Tips
This week’s MBA news roundup highlights the best MBA programs for your interests, as well as tips for your admissions essays. If your New Year’s resolution is to finally submit those b-school applications, these articles will surely help you out. Enjoy! 1. 5 Great Destinations for an MBA in Finance …
GMAT Essay: Sample of an AWA Scored a 4
Meghan Daniels is the Associate Editor @Knewton, where she helps students rock their GMAT Essays. When someone achieves greatness in any field—such as the arts, science, politics, or business—that person’s achievements are more important than any of his or her personal faults. In general, this argument is correct. Arts, sciences, …
Great GMAT Essay from Knewton student
Josh Anish is Senior Editor at Knewton. I read A LOT of GMAT essays. Alex Sarlin and I read every single essay sent in by every single Knewton student. More and more are coming in every day. We usually offer words of encouragement followed by a points of constructive critique …
Sample of a GMAT Essay Scored a "5"
This post was written by Josh Anish. Knewton is your source for the best advice on your GMAT essays. Go to Knewton.com for more sample AWAs. Analysis of Issue Prompt: Of all the manifestations of power, restraint in the use of that power impresses people most. Displays of great strength …
GMAT Essay Series: A Perfect 6 Essay Sample
How to Score a 6 on Your GMAT Essay Writing Score Here is an example of a GMAT essay that earned the score of 6. Take a few moments to read it over. Below we will break down exactly how and why the piece was able to earn this score. …
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