| The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) | | | | write an essay. The structure of the argument will be |
| component of the GMAT is one of a sort because | | | | evaluated more than what the argument is. Putting |
| though the score is significantly less important than | | | | together a well-structured argument is thus selected |
| the compound quant/verbal score, it is something | | | | over a well-reasoned argument. |
| that schools will see as part of your application | | | | To have a well-structured argument, include a clear |
| package. | | | | introduction and end. Use of transitional language can |
| The initial section of the exam, one gets 30 minutes | | | | convey your point and towards the conclusion, you |
| each for the two AWA essays before one can begin | | | | can make your position apparent to the reader (or |
| the multiple-choice quantitative and verbal portions. | | | | computer). Transition language can support your |
| There is a level of "standardized" testing involved in | | | | argument, the mark of a well-structured argument |
| the AWA as the essays are ranked in part by a | | | | and can be effectually employed to shift between |
| computer scoring system. This can be used to your | | | | disparate ideas. |
| benefit since the essays will be graded somewhat | | | | This will cue the reader (or computer) to take note |
| perfunctorily, one can deduce that one won't be | | | | of the way that you have organized your argument, |
| graded on their level of originality or novelty with | | | | keeping your argument organized and well-built in the |
| regard to the examples drawn or the unique | | | | process. The computer can rapidly pick up the points |
| character of the arguments. | | | | from a clear and easy-to-read argument. The same |
| One will not be called to write a detailed, compelling | | | | applies for the human grader. |
| thesis paper as there is only 30 minutes given to | | | | |