PART 3 includes sample responses to 115 of the 140 Analysis-of-Argument questions. The responses are numbered sequentially from 1 to 115, corresponding to the sequence of questions in the official "bank" of GMAT essay questions. As you study these responses, keep these facts in mind:- These essays are not actual responses by GMAT test-takers; they are responses that we wrote. And they are not, of course, "the" answers, since there is no set response to any Analysis-of-Argument question.
- These essays were written under timed conditions. However, we did go back and fine-tune them to make them better models for you to study. So don't be concerned if your essays aren't as polished as these. Be realistic about what you can produce in 30 minutes.
- These essays are intended to provide you with substantive, organizational, and stylistic ideas for composing your Analysis-of-Argument essay; but they are not for copying word-for-word. Be forewarned: GMAT graders will have access to this book and will be on the lookout for plagiarism.
- The AWA question to which each essay responds is referenced by number and by a brief identifying phrase (above the response). We've included these phrases to help you match each response to its corresponding question. These phrases are not substitutes for or summaries of the official questions. Be sure to obtain and read the actual questions as well!
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