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GMAT Analytical Writing tips to strengthen your writing skills
GMAT analytical writing denotes that aspirants should have good analytical skills to enroll themselves in the globally top universities. GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment asks the aspirants to analyze the reasoning, which is included in the given argument critically, to sum up the essay. You need to be able to make a strong first impression in your writing, through the arguments you present.
GMAT exam pattern
GMAT analytical writing includes that the test will present an argument, often in the context of a newspaper editorial or the statement of a company.You will be given 30 minutes to read the prompt and construct an essay from your perspective. In order to score well, whether you argue for or against the argument, you’ll have to analyze the argument. Keeping in mind the following questions:
- What are the assumptions of the argument, and how strong are they?
- What sort of facts would strengthen or weaken the argument?
- Are there alternative explanations or perspectives that would explain the facts in question better?
GMAT Exam preparation tips
GMAT AWA needs good analytical skills along with good communicative writing skills, the following preparation tips for GMAT AWA can help the candidates to secure a better score.
Follow the basic tips below:
- Maintain a good essay structure
GMAT AWA needs to be well-structured with right templates. This will catch the attention of the reader, which will help you score well. Write 4-5 body paragraphs containing proper Introduction, argument analysis and conclusion.
- Connecting paragraphs
Paragraphs in your essay should be connected with each other and should have a compact meaning. You need to practice this daily to ensure success. Try to read what you have written so that any major or minor mistakes that appear can be corrected.
- Focus on Outline
Make a proper outline of the paragraphs before you start writing. This way it would be easier to frame the essay in a better way. Also.you can check what additional information might be needed to strengthen your answer.
- Use your own words
Always try to use your own words, it will make you comfortable with your writing.
Don’t be too wordy but do not fall short of words too. Remember to analyse the argument- showing your vocabulary is not necessary.
- Practice more
Always practice more questions on GMAT AWA to increase pacing up the speed.
You’ll be provided with 30 minutes which will include 3-5 minutes at the beginning of the task for planning and again 3-5 minutes at the end to read the essay to correct any minor errors. But practicing and following the instructions will help you master the pacing here.
GMAT AWA Pattern 2021
GMAT 2021 includes strategies for analytical writing that will help you maximize your score. Strategies for AWA:
- Recognize the unstated assumptions
- Know the direction in which to analyze the argument
- Spot the common flaw pattern
- Use a GMAT writing template
- Bring variety to your answer
Breakdown by section
- Brainstorm
- Introduction
- Body with arguments
- identification ad focus on a premise
- name calling; describe the flaw
- explain the flaw
- state the flaws with arguments
- improve and strengthen the argument
- Conclusion
GMAT practice papers
- The following appeared in a proposal from the development office at Platonic University: “Because Platonic University has had difficulty in meeting its expenses over the past three years, we need to find new ways to increase revenues. We should consider following the example of Greene University, which recently renamed itself after a donor who gave it $100 million. If Platonic University were to advertise to its alumni and other wealthy people that it will rename either individual buildings or the entire university itself after the donors who give the most money, the amount of donations would undoubtedly increase.” Discuss how well reasoned . . . etc.
- The following appeared as part of an article in the business section of a local newspaper: “Hippocrene Plumbing Supply recently opened a wholesale outlet in the location once occupied by the Cumquat Café. Hippocrene has apparently been quite successful there because it is planning to open a large outlet in a nearby city. But the Cumquat Café, one year after moving to its new location, has seen its volume of business drop somewhat from the previous year’s. Clearly, the former site was the better business location, and the Cumquat Café has made a mistake in moving to its new address.” Discuss how well reasoned . . . etc.
- The following appeared in the editorial section of a local paper: “Applications for advertising spots on KMTV, our local cable television channel, decreased last year. Meanwhile a neighboring town’s local channel, KOOP, changed its focus to farming issues and reported an increase in advertising applications for the year. To increase applications for its advertisement spots, KMTV should focus its programming on farming issues as well.”
- Discuss how well reasoned . . . etc. The following appeared as part of an article in a computer magazine: “A year ago Apex Manufacturing bought its managers computers for their homes and paid for telephone connections so that they could access Apex computers and data files from home after normal business hours. Since last year, productivity at Apex has increased by 15 percent. Other companies can learn from the success at Apex: given home computers and access to company resources, employees will work additional hours at home and thereby increase company profits.” Discuss how well reasoned . . . etc.
- The following was excerpted from an article in a farming trade publication: “Farmers who switched from synthetic to organic farming last year have seen their crop yields decline. Many of these farmers feel that it would be too expensive to resume synthetic farming at this point, given the money that they invested in organic farming supplies and equipment. But their investments will be relatively minor compared to the losses from continued lower crop yields. Organic farmers should switch to synthetic farming rather than persist in an unwise course. And the choice to farm organically is financially unwise, given that it was motivated by environmental rather than economic concerns.” Discuss how well reasoned . . . etc.
- The following appeared as part of a letter to the editor of a local newspaper: “Bayview High School is considering whether to require all of its students to wear uniforms while at school. Students attending Acorn Valley Academy, a private school in town, earn higher grades on average and are more likely to go on to college. Moreover, Acorn Valley reports few instances of tardiness, absenteeism, or discipline problems. Since Acorn Valley requires its students to wear uniforms, Bayview High School would do well to follow suit and require its students to wear uniforms as well.” Discuss how well reasoned . . . etc.
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Ans. In case you are enquiring about the CAT percentile let me clarify that ISB Hyderabad does not take into consideration CAT scores. It accepts GMAT/GRE scores only. Most importantly, the ISB Shortlisting process is profile-based. This means even with a lower percentile you can manage to get shortlisted provided you have an excellent profile. There is no fixed cutoff for GMAT. However, a 700+ GMAT score isn't a must-have for ISB if your application is strong in other areas. According to an ISB spokesperson, candidates were admitted to the 2021 cohort with scores as low as 580, and as high as 780. So the GMAT score range for ISB is 580-780. Read more
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Ans. There is hardly any B-school in India that accepts GMAT scores for full-time MBA. IIMs, FMS, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, MDI, etc. are some of the institutions that accept GMAT scores. However, students applying through a foreign national quota or NRI quota are eligible for GMAT score. ISB on the other hand accepts the GMAT for its full-time program MBA program. Here is the list of some B-Schools that accepts GMAT scores in India XLRI, Jamshedpur XIM, Bhubaneswar VIT Business School TISS, Mumbai TERI School of Advanced Sciences, TERI University TASMAC, Pune TAPMI, Manipal School of Management, Udaipur School of Management, NMIMS, Mumbai School of Management, International Institute of Management This is why most students go for CAT, XAT, SNAP, and other management exams for admission in MBA. Only foreign nationals or students with NRI Quota can apply through GMAT. Read more
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Ans. IIM Shillong accepts GMAT scores of only for International students for the PGP flagship program The Executive PGP program For International students who are targeting the PGP flagship program, the cutoff is as follows Category SSC Percentage HSC percentage General 80 80 EWS 80 80 DA 50 50 ST 50 50 SC 55 55 So a good GMAT score for an International student is anything above 700. For the Executive program too, a GMAT score of 700+ is a good target. If your profile is average you can target a higher GMAT score. Read more
Ans. There are many business schools in India that require GMAT scores at the time of admission. Some of the top business schools with requiring GMAT scores in India are: Institute Name GMAT Score ISB, Hyderabad & Mohali 730 or higher S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai 550 IIM Ahmedabad 711 School of Management, NMIMS Mumbai 600 IIM Bangalore 710 Great Lakes Institute of Management 600 IIM Calcutta 701 XLRI Jamshedpur 710 IIM Lucknow 680 IMT (All campuses) 720 IIM Indore 700 ICFAI Business School (Hyderabad & Mumbai) 700 IIM Kozhikode 700 A few other institutes include - MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, Sunstone Business School Noida, ISB Indore, and more. Read more
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