2. a and b are integers. a 2 = b 3
Quantity A | Quantity B |
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Answer: (D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given. Try different integers for a and b that satisfy the equation a 2 = b 3 such as a = 8 and b = 4. These numbers satisfy the equation as 8 2 = 4 3 = 64. In this case, Quantity A is greater. Because Quantity B is not always greater nor are the two quantities always equal, choices (B) and (C) can be eliminated. Next, try some different numbers. When choosing a second set of numbers, try something less common such as making a = b = 1. Again, these numbers satisfy the equation provided in the problem. In this case, however, the quantities are equal. Because Quantity A is not always greater, choice (A) can now be eliminated. The correct answer is (D).
For question 3, select one answer from the list of five answer choices.
3. A certain pet store sells only dogs and cats. In March, the store sold twice as many dogs as cats. In April, the store sold twice the number of dogs that it sold in March, and three times the number of cats that it sold in March. If the total number of pets the store sold in March and April combined was 500, how many dogs did the store sell in March?
Answer: (B) 100 Plug In the Answers, starting with the middle choice. If 120 dogs were sold in March, then 60 cats were sold that month. In April, 240 dogs were sold, along with 180 cats. The total number of dogs and cats sold during those two months is 600, which is too large, so eliminate (C), (D), and (E). Try (B). If there were 100 dogs sold in March, then 50 cats were sold; in April, 200 dogs were sold along with 150 cats. The correct answer is (B) because 100 + 50 + 200 + 150 = 500.
▵ ABC has an area of 108 cm 2 . If both x and y are integers, which of the following could be the value of x ?
Indicate all such values.
Some questions on the GRE won't have answer choices, and you'll have to generate your own answer.
5. Each month, Renaldo earns a commission of 10.5% of his total sales for the month, plus a salary of $2,500. If Renaldo earns $3,025 in a certain month, what were his total sales?
6. At a recent dog show, there were 5 finalists. One of the finalists was awarded "Best in Show" and another finalist was awarded "Honorable Mention." In how many different ways could the two awards be given out?
Answer: 20 In this problem order matters. Any of the 5 finalists could be awarded "Best in Show." There are 4 choices left for "Honorable Mention," because a different dog must be chosen. Therefore, the total number of possibilities is 5 x 4, or 20.
Text Completion questions include a passage composed of one to five sentences with one to three blanks. There are three answer choices per blank, or five answer choices if there is a single blank. There is a single correct answer, consisting of one choice for each blank. You receive no credit for partially correct answers.
1. Upon visiting the Middle East in 1850, Gustave Flaubert was so belly dancing that he wrote, in a letter to his mother, that the dancers alone made his trip worthwhile.
(A) overwhelmed by |
(B) enamored by |
(C) taken aback by |
(D) beseeched by |
(E) flustered by |
Answer: (B) enamored by Choose carefully here. The clue is "the dancers alone made his trip worthwhile." Thus, Flaubert was impressed by them. Enamored by is the only choice that captures such a feeling. Overwhelmed by is extreme, and implies that Flaubert got more than he could handle. Taken aback by, in contrast, merely suggests that our traveler was surprised by the dancers; we cannot be sure that his surprise was pleasant. Meanwhile, beseeched by does not indicate how Flaubert felt, whereas if he were flustered by the performers, he would not likely have found his encounter with them worthwhile.
2. Increasingly, the boundaries of congressional seats are drawn in order to protect incumbents, as legislators engineer the demographics of each district such that those already in office can coast to (i) victory. Of course, there is always the possibility that the incumbent will face a challenge from within his or her own party. Nevertheless, once the primary is over, the general election is (ii) .
Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
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(A) an ineluctable | (B) seldom nugatory |
(C) an invidious | (D) remarkably contentious |
(E) a plangent | (F) merely denouement |
Answer: (A) an ineluctable and (F) merely denouement If district boundaries are designed to protect incumbents —that is, those already in office—then victory for those incumbents should be close to assured or inevitable. Ineluctable is synonymous with these words. Invidious means "causing envy" and plangent means "full of lamentation," neither of which is as well supported as the credited response. The second blank comes after a couple of transition words. The first is Of course, which might sound like the passage is continuing in the same direction, but here indicates a change of direction: The author is conceding that sometimes incumbents face challenges. The second, Nevertheless, also changes direction, meaning that the passage has returned to where it started, arguing that elections are essentially decided before they begin. That is what merely denouement means. Seldom nugatory means rarely inconsequential, which is the opposite of what the passage calls for; remarkably contentious is wrong for the same reason, as that phrase would indicate that the general election is fiercely contested.
Sentence Equivalence questions consist of one sentence with six answer choices. Your job is to choose the two answer choices that logically complete the sentence.
3. Possessed of an insatiable sweet tooth, Jim enjoyed all kinds of candy, but he had a special for gumdrops, his absolute favorite.
Answer: (B) affinity and (F) predilection The word in the blank is used to describe Jim's feelings for gumdrops. The clues "enjoyed all kinds of candy" and "his absolute favorite" dictates that the blank means liking. Both affinity and predilection mean liking. Odium and disregard go in the wrong direction. Container might sound right, but it is not related to the clue. Nature does not mean liking.
4. The twins' heredity and upbringing were identical in nearly every respect, yet one child remained unfailingly sanguine even in times of stress while her sister was prone to angry outbursts that indicated an exceptionally choleric .
Answer: (E) temperament and (F) humor The main clues are that one twin is described as sanguine, the other choleric; even if you don't know these words, the phrases "even in times of stress" and "angry outbursts" suggest that words are used to describe personality. Temperament is a good synonym for personality. While it is frequently used to mean comedy, humor can also mean personality, especially in conjunction with the words such as sanguine and choleric, which derive from the ancient belief that temperament was shaped by the levels of different fluids or humors, in a person's body. The remaining choices don't fit. Environment means one's surroundings while the other three words are concerned with the physical rather than the mental.
Questions 5-6 are based on the following reading passage.
Called by some the “island that time forgot,” Madagascar is home to a vast array of unique, exotic creatures. One such animal is the aye-aye. First described by western science in 1782, it was initially categorized as a member of the order Rodentia. Further research then revealed that it was more closely related to the lemur, a member of the primate order. Since the aye-aye is so different from its fellow primates, however, it was given its own family: Daubentoniidae. The aye-aye has been listed as an endangered species and, as a result, the government of Madagascar has designated an island off the northeastern coast of Madagascar as a protected reserve for aye-ayes and other wildlife.
Long before Western science became enthralled with this nocturnal denizen of Madagascar’s jungles, the aye-aye had its own reputation with the local people. The aye-aye is perhaps best known for its large, round eyes and long, extremely thin middle finger. These adaptations are quite sensible, allowing the aye-aye to see well at night and retrieve grubs, which are one of its primary food sources, from deep within hollow branches. However, the aye-aye’s striking appearance may end up causing its extinction. The people of Madagascar believe that the aye-aye is a type of spirit animal, and that its appearance is an omen of death. Whenever one is sighted, it is immediately killed. When combined with the loss of large swaths of jungle habitat, this practice may result in the loss of a superb example of life’s variety.
5. Based on the information given in the passage, the intended audience would most likely be
(A) visitors to a natural science museum (B) professors of evolutionary science (C) a third-grade science class (D) students of comparative religions (E) attendees at a world cultural symposium
Answer: (A) The passage contains a mixture of information about the aye-aye, both from a scientific and cultural background. it gives an overview of the animal without giving a lot of detail in any one area. Choice (B) is incorrect because the passage mentions evolution only briefly, at the end. This choice is too narrow. Choice (C) is incorrect because the style of the passage is too advanced for young students. Choice (D) is incorrect because the passage mentions religion only as it relates to the fate of the aye-aye. Choice (E) is incorrect because the information given is focuses more on the aye-aye itself than on the culture of Madagascar.
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6. Consider each of the choices separately and select all that apply. Which of the following statements can be logically inferred from the passage?
(A) Taxonomic classifications are not always absolute. (B) The traditional religion of Madagascar involves augury. (C) There are no longer enough resources on the main island to support the aye-aye population.
Answer: (A) and (B) Choices (A) and (B) can both be inferred from the passage. Choice (A) is supported by the first paragraph. The classification of the aye-aye changes, which demonstrates that such classifications are not absolute. Choice (B) is supported by the part of the passage dealing with the future of the aye-aye. It states that aye-aye is seen as an omen of death in the traditional religion of the Madagascar. Augury refers to the use of omens, so this statement must be true. Choice (C), however, is not supported. Although the passage states that the aye-aye is in danger, it does not directly discuss whether this is due to limited resources on the main island.
The Issue Essay of the GRE requires you to present your opinion on the provided topic.
You will be given a brief quotation that states or implies an issue of general interest and specific instructions on how to respond to that issue. You will have 30 minutes to plan and compose a response in which you develop a position on the issue according the specific instructions. A response to any other issue will receive a score of zero.
"True beauty is found not in the exceptional but in the commonplace." Write an essay in which you take a position on the statement above. In developing and supporting your essay, consider instances in which the statement does and does not hold true. |
A high-scoring Issue essay accomplishes four key tasks: (1) considers the complexities of the issue; (2) supports the position with relevant examples; (3) is clear and well organized; (4) demonstrates superior facility with the conventions of standard written English. Make sure that you respond to the specific instructions and support your position on the issue with reasons and examples drawn from such areas as your reading, experience, observations, and/or academic studies.
The Argument Essay of the GRE asks you to examine and critique the logic of an argument.
You will be given a short passage that presents an argument, or an argument to be completed, and specific instructions on how to respond to that passage. You will have 30 minutes to plan and compose a response in which you analyze the passage according to specific instructions. A response to any other issue will receive a score of zero.
Write a response in which you examine the stated and/or unstated assumptions of the argument. Be sure to explain how the argument depends on the assumptions and what the implications are if the assumptions prove unwarranted. |
A high-scoring Argument essay accomplishes these tasks: (1) clearly identifies and insightfully analyzes important features of the argument; (2) develops ideas clearly and logically with smooth transitions; (3) effectively supports the main points of the critique; (4) demonstrates superior facility with the conventions of standard written English. Note that you are NOT being asked to present your own views on the subject. Make sure you that you respond to the specific instructions and support your analysis with relevant reasons and/or examples.
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Hbs application: 3 new essays announced for incoming harvard candidates.
Among the world's most prestigious business schools, Harvard announced a change to its HBS application essay ©HBS FB
Harvard Business School has replaced its open-ended essay question with three specific essay prompts 10 weeks before the first application deadline. Find out about the new HBS application essay
Thu Jun 27 2024
This change at the M7 Business School was announced on June 25th, just 10 weeks before HBS’s first application deadline on September 4th, making it a two-month tighter time frame than applicants typically get to prepare their essays.
The new managing director of admissions and financial aid Sudal Gadhia took to the Harvard Business School website to explain the change:
“We have refreshed the criteria on which we evaluate candidates. We are looking for applicants who are business-minded, leadership-focused, and growth-oriented… This is your opportunity to discuss meaningful or formative experiences that are important to you that you haven’t had a chance to fully explore elsewhere in your application… Be authentic, be yourself.”
The three new HBS application essay prompts—introduced for the class that will begin in fall 2025—ask applicants to address each in turn. The wording of each prompt is as follows:
- Business-Minded Essay : Please reflect on how your experiences have influenced your career choices and aspirations and the impact you will have on the businesses, organizations, and communities you plan to serve. (up to 300 words)
- Leadership-Focused Essay : What experiences have shaped who you are, how you invest in others, and what kind of leader you want to become? (up to 250 words)
- Growth-Oriented Essay : Curiosity can be seen in many ways. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated curiosity and how that has influenced your growth. (up to 250 words)
These three prompts have been created to give candidates the opportunity to show off their journey with examples of how they developed and applied business and leadership skills, how they have grown, and their future ambitions.
While the essays ask candidates to give specific examples from their past, those experiences are not enough by themselves. Candidates should make clear how these past experiences have changed their business mindset in the present, how they will make them an asset at Harvard Business School, and the goals they are driving towards.
This year's prompts offer more guidance compared to the previous open-ended instruction used in the HBS application essay, which simply asked: “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?”
This guidance might take some of the pressure off students considering the shorter time frame, as with these more detailed instructions they may find it easier to stay focused and on topic.
Additionally, the shorter word limits are designed to help answers stay concise and clear. The "Business-Minded Essay" has a 300-word limit, while the essays focused on leadership and growth are capped at 250 words each.
Another key change is the specific inquiry about business. Last year's prompt allowed applicants to choose any topic they deemed important for HBS to consider. This often led to uncertainty about whether to emphasize business experience or personal life. The "Business-Minded Essay" still encourages a personal touch but specifically asks candidates to reflect on their own career.
This new structure may also make it easier for the admissions committee to compare essays across applications while still allowing for significant variation in how HBS aspirants address the prompts.
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London Business School (LBS) ranks number four in Poets&Quants ’ “ Top Business Schools ” ranking. Established in 1964, LBS is known for its diverse global community and expansive offerings.
The business school’s core essay question has remained the same since 2015. Denise Potter, an admissions consultant at mbaMission , recently broke down the LBS essay prompt and offered advice on crafting the ideal approach.
The core required LBS prompt asks applicants the following:
What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these? (500 words)
The goal of this essay, Potter says, is to convey your long-term vision for your career with a clear plan on how LBS will help you get there. Ideally, you’ll want to research what specific offerings at LBS can help you achieve your goals.
“Demonstrating your authentic interest in the program by giving concrete examples and drawing clear connections between what the school offers, what you need, and who you are is key to crafting a compelling essay response here,” Potter says.
OPTIONAL ESSAY
LBS also offers an optional essay prompt that asks applicants the following:
Is there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School? (500 words)
The optional essay is typically for explaining gaps or problematic points in your application—from a poor GPA to a gap in work experience. This essay, Potter says, is truly optional.
“If you feel you need to clarify an aspect of your profile, first check the other parts of the school’s application, which already includes several opportunities to address certain issues (such as academic performance and disciplinary instances),” Potter says. “If you can discuss your concern elsewhere instead, do so, and avoid using this essay to simply repeat any information provided via that avenue.”
The best way to approach this essay is to tell a story that is essential to understanding your character. It can help to take a step back and consider what the admissions committee already knows about you from your application and what they might not know.
“If you do not feel that your candidacy includes any elements that need further clarification, however, you might use this essay to instead offer a more rounded, positive representation of yourself—but be thoughtful about this opportunity,”
Sources: mbaMission , P&Q
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Harvard Business School (HBS) has once again set the stage for aspiring leaders to showcase their potential with the release of its new MBA essay prompts for the 2024-2025 application cycle. This extremely rare update presents both a challenge and an opportunity for applicants to showcase their unique experiences and perspectives. In this article, we’ll explore these new prompts, provide strategic advice on how to approach them, and offer tips to help you craft top-of-the-barrel essays that can enhance your application.
The old HBS essay prompt was, "As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?" Instead of one, longer essay, aspiring candidates of the class of 2027 have three, shorter essay prompts to respond to:
Please reflect on how your experiences have influenced your career choices and aspirations and the impact you will have on the businesses, organizations, and communities you plan to serve. (300 words)
Breakdown: The main goal of this prompt is to connect your past experiences with your future career goals. That said, it’s an opportunity to show how your journey has shaped your professional ambitions and commitment to making a positive impact. HBS wants to see that you know where you've been and where you're going and that there is a narrative that ties it all together. Here’s how to approach it:
What experiences have shaped who you are, how you invest in others, and what kind of leader you want to become? (250 words)
Breakdown: This prompt asks you to explain your personal development and leadership philosophy. It’s all about introspection and understanding how your experiences have molded your approach to leadership.
Pro Tip: If you’re having trouble nailing down or putting words to your particular brand of leadership, try taking a leadership style quiz. Lucky for you, Harvard has its own page for this exact dilemma! Using the resources provided here by HBS – and perhaps even mentioning them in your essays or interviews – will help you stand out as an applicant familiar with the resources HBS has to offer.
Curiosity can be seen in many ways. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated curiosity and how that has influenced your growth. (250 words)
Breakdown: HBS is using this prompt to see how the gears turn in your head. They want to know if you have intellectual curiosity and if so, how it drives your personal and professional growth. Treat this prompt as an invitation to highlight a specific instance where your curiosity led to significant learning or development.
1. be specific and concrete.
Avoid vague generalizations and instead focus on giving specific examples that illustrate your points. Use detailed anecdotes to bring your experiences to life. Whether you’re discussing a professional achievement, a leadership challenge, or a moment of curiosity, specificity will make your essay more engaging and memorablee. Writing descriptive stories with clear points and imagery allow the admissions committee to better visualize your experiences and understand your unique journey, and will ultimately benefit your application in the long run.
Leadership and growth are central themes in the HBS essays. Highlight instances where you’ve demonstrated leadership, invested in others, and pursued personal and professional growth. Reflect on how these experiences have shaped your leadership style and growth mindset. By letting your leadership potential and commitment to continuous improvement shine through to the admissions committee, you’ll prove that you’re a perfect match with HBS’s core values.
While it’s important to be authentic and personal, make sure your essays maintain a professional tone. Especially for the business-minded essay, focus on professional experiences and how they have influenced your career choices. Striking the right balance between personal insight and professional achievement is crucial for a compelling narrative.
Once you’ve drafted your essays, seek feedback from trusted mentors, peers, or professional advisors. Fresh perspectives can help provide valuable insights and help you refine your narrative. Be open to constructive criticism and use it to enhance the clarity, coherence, and impact of your essays.
Keeping any given feedback in mind, carefully edit and proofread your essays to ensure they are free from any grammatical errors and typos. Clear, error-free writing tells the admissions committee that you have a strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Reading your essays aloud or using text-to-speech tools can help catch errors you might miss while reading silently. A polished essay enhances your professionalism and credibility.
By following these tips, you’ll be on the right track to write essays that not only meet the HBS application requirements but also perfectly embody your unique strengths, experiences, and aspirations. Good luck with your application process!
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Harvard business school announces 3 new application essays.
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Harvard Business School announced a surprising departure from its single, open-ended application essay to three short essays with specific prompts. The HBS website sums up the kind of applicant the school is seeking: “We are looking for future leaders who are passionate about business, leadership, and growth.”
The prompts for the class that will begin in fall 2025 instruct applicants to address each topic in turn.
The prompts ask applicants to go beyond simply asserting their allegiance to the ideals of business, leadership and growth. Each of the three questions asks for evidence: “experiences,” “experiences” and “an example,” respectively.
The prompts do not expect a straightforward list of what happened in the past. Rather, they encourage reflection on how these experiences affected present realities and future goals.
Applicants are asked to reflect on past, present and future as an ongoing process of becoming who they are now and who they wish to become. Even the “Business-Minded Essay” is about past choices and future impact; it also assumes you “plan to serve.” The “Leadership-Focused Essay” does not ask applicants to recite a list of titles, but to discuss who they are and how they relate to others; not what title they aspire to, but “what kind of leader you wish to become.”
Perhaps the most surprising essay prompt is No. 3, which asks about curiosity. It opens the door for applicants to discuss a more personal aspect of their candidacies. The prompt asks not about end result, but about the process of change. Once again, the emphasis is on “growth.”
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In short, the prompts ask about person and process.
This year’s prompts give applicants more direction than the previous open-ended instruction, which was: “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?”
Applicants may find it easier to follow these more detailed instructions and to stay on topic. They no longer need to face an open question and a blank page.
Another aid is the shorter word limit. The essay on being business-minded has a limit of 300 words, and the essays on leadership and growth through curiosity are limited to 250 words each.
A third difference is the specific inquiry about business. Last year’s prompt allowed candidates to choose anything they thought would be important for HBS to consider. Some applicants struggled to decide whether to focus on business or something beyond work. While the “Business-Minded Essay” is still personal, it does ask applicants to reflect on their careers.
One might also speculate that the new, more directive prompts makes it easier for the admissions committee to compare essays across applications, while still leaving room for considerable variation in how applicants choose to address the essay prompts.
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Of all the different kinds of questions on the GRE, the GRE Issue essay question can seem like the most daunting to answer completely correctly. Instead of choosing from a selection of already-made answers or filling in a numerical solution, you must write hundreds of words in an attempt to fulfill rubric criteria, knowing that there is no one right answer to the question.
To help make this Herculean task more manageable, we’ll go over the Issue essay GRE rubric in depth and offer our top GRE Issue essay tips to help you score highly every time.
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In general, your GRE Writing score is the least important of your GRE scores. No grad school will require you to get a 6.0 on the essay. A 4.5 is a good GRE writing score for most schools and programs, regardless of the discipline. Even programs that have cutoff scores for writing-heavy programs, like UNC’s Media & Journalism graduate degrees , don’t require anything above a 4.5.
If you’re looking to emphasize your writing skills (for example, if you’re an international student whose first language is not English and you want to show that you can write well in English), a higher score (5.0+) can help. However, even in those instances, a perfect 6.0 score isn’t going to be necessary.
Some doctoral programs, like Harvard’s Education Ph.D. , might have higher average scores, but that’s a function of the students applying being strong writers (which you have to be to make it to the doctoral level), rather than the program itself requiring certain scores. For Ph.D. programs, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your analytical thinking skills in other ways that are weighted more heavily than your GRE Analytical Writing score.
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The best way to determine what is needed for a perfect Issue essay score is to take a look at the official rubric and go over how the human essay grader is rating your essay.
To show the differences between a passable Issue essay and a perfect Issue essay, I’ve created a side-by-side comparison of the criteria for a 4-scoring and 6-scoring Issue essay on the GRE.
In addressing the specific task directions, a 4 response presents a competent analysis of the issue and conveys meaning with acceptable clarity. | In addressing the specific task directions, a 6 response presents a cogent, well-articulated analysis of the issue and conveys meaning skillfully. | The 6 essay provides a logical and precise analysis of the issue. Rather than being merely clear in its meaning (as the 4 essay is), a 6 essay is insightful and richer in its explanations. |
Presents a clear position on the issue in accordance with the assigned task. | Articulates a clear and insightful position on the issue in accordance with the assigned task. | Both essays include a clear thesis, but the thesis of a 6 essay demonstrates a deep understanding of the issue and discusses its complexities and/or implications. |
Develops the position with relevant reasons and/or examples. | Develops the position fully with compelling reasons and/or persuasive examples. | A 4 essay provides relevant support for its position, while a 6 essay provides comprehensive support that is not only relevant, but also persuades the reader to the position of the essay. |
Is adequately focused and organized. | Sustains a well-focused, well-organized analysis, connecting ideas logically. | A 6 essay is not only organized, but the organization enhances the logic and precision of the essay, while a 4 essay is only organized adequately enough not to detract from the essay. |
Demonstrates sufficient control of language to express ideas with acceptable clarity. Generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English, but may have some errors. | Conveys ideas fluently and precisely, using effective vocabulary and sentence variety. Demonstrates superior facility with the conventions of standard written English (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics), but may have minor errors. | A 4 essay is clear enough, while a 6 essay is written extremely well. If you want a 6, you’ll need to vary your sentence structure and use advanced vocabulary accurately and appropriately. |
To summarize the information above, a perfect 6 Issue essay:
In order to achieve a perfect score on the Issue essay, you must excel in every one of these areas.
Now we’ll take a look at a sample GRE Issue essay that’s already been assigned a score of 6 and find all the ways in which it fulfills the rubric. Doing this analysis will help show how the rubric is applied by taking the abstract criteria and showing concrete examples.
For the purposes of this analysis, we’ll be using excerpts from this officially-scored essay . Here’s the prompt the essay is addressing:
As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
The sample essay we’ll be discussing argues against this statement, taking the position that rather than fearing technology will make human thinking obsolete, we should embrace the possibilities and human potential unlocked by technology.
I’ll next go over how each of the rubric criteria applies to this particular sample essay. The first item in the rubric is a holistic description of a perfect-scoring GRE Issue essay:
Rubric description : In addressing the specific task directions, a 6 response presents a cogent, well-articulated analysis of the issue and conveys meaning skillfully
This item is meant to be an umbrella under which the next four criteria can fall; if an essay meets each of the four non-general criteria listed in the rubric, then it will exemplify this holistic description. The above description is also useful as a catchall reminder of what a perfect-scoring essay should look like, since essay graders aren’t necessarily going through the rubric item-by-item for each essay.
The first of the non-general rubric items has to do with how well an author makes her point of view clear throughout the essay.
Rubric description : A 6 essay articulates a clear and insightful position on the issue in accordance with the assigned task
The sample essay successfully meets this requirement in a couple of different ways. In the essay, the author’s position on the issue (a counterargument to the prompt) is articulated in a series of logical steps over the course of the entire essay as well as in a final thesis statement.
Starting with the acknowledgement that “technology has revolutionized the world” in the first paragraph, the author goes on to make the argument that “reliance on technology does not necessarily preclude the creativity that marks the human species” (paragraph three), demonstrating a firm grasp of the issue through a nuanced, rather than absolute, position.
With each succeeding paragraph, the author continues to develop her position on the issue with clarity and insight. The author expands the initial argument to claim that “technology frees the human imagination” (paragraph four) and “By increasing our reliance on technology, impossible goals can now be achieved” (paragraph five).
The author’s final statement on the issue condenses the author’s point of view into a single sentence: “There is no need to retreat to a Luddite attitude to new things, but rather embrace a hopeful posture to the possibilities that technology provides for new avenues of human imagination.” This last sentence is not only the logical conclusion to the author’s clearly stated position, but is in itself a clear statement of the author’s position.
The next rubric item is concerned with how well an author develops and supports her points.
Rubric description : A 6 essay develops the position fully with compelling reasons and/or persuasive examples
As I noted in the discussion of the first rubric description, the author’s basic position in this essay is that we should not fear technology because it is new and unknown, but instead embrace it because of the possibilities it offers for our future. In addition to developing her position through an insightful position articulated through the essay, however, the author also does an excellent job of supporting her points with examples and reasoning. Here’s an excerpt from the essay that illustrates this development and support:
“The car, computer and phone all release additional time for people to live more efficiently. This efficiency does not preclude the need for humans to think for themselves. In fact, technology frees humanity to not only tackle new problems, but may itself create new issues that did not exist without technology. For example, the proliferation of automobiles has introduced a need for fuel conservation on a global scale. With increasing energy demands from emerging markets, global warming becomes a concern inconceivable to the horse-and-buggy generation.”
In the above excerpt, the author develops her point with three actions:
#1: She presents examples to support her point that efficiency is enabled by technology (car, computer, and phone).
#2: She explains what the existence of these examples implies (efficiency doesn’t mean lack of thinking).
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#3: She follows up with further reasoning about new issues created by technology (technology means humans can tackle new problems, including new issues created by technology). This reasoning is then backed up by more examples (cars and increasing energy demand), starting the cycle over again.
The examples and reasoning the author employs in her essay are compelling not just because they are logically consistent with the author’s argument, but because they are explained in a way that makes this link clear. If the author has said “In fact, technology frees humanity to not only tackle new problems, but may itself create new issues that did not exist without technology. An example of this is the automobile and increasing energy demands because of it,” the examples would have still been present, but not explained in a compelling or persuasive way.
The third non-general rubric item drills down even deeper into the logic of the author’s writing and analysis.
Rubric description : A 6 essay sustains a well-focused, well-organized analysis, connecting ideas logically
While with the previous rubric item I discussed the necessity of having a logical connection between the author’s position and the support for that position, this item refers to the author’s skill in connecting different ideas throughout the essay.
In addition to having a logical progression of the analysis (which is captured under the first rubric item to some extent as well), a perfect-scoring Issue essay must also have logical transitions between ideas . A good example of this occurs in this essay in the transition between the end of paragraph two and the beginning of paragraph three:
“Technology short circuits this thinking by making the problems obsolete.
However, this reliance on technology does not necessarily preclude the creativity that marks the human species.”
The first sentence of paragraph three (“However…species”) connects the ideas of paragraphs two and three. The author forges a link between the two ideas by restating the last-discussed idea from paragraph two (technology does take away some problems) in a way that sets up the idea to be discussed in the next paragraph (reliance on technology doesn’t mean humans won’t think for themselves). Specifically, the author does this by using a transition word (“However”) to link a reference to previously discussed ideas (“this reliance on technology”) with a reference to what’s coming next (“technology does not necessarily preclude creativity”).
The tightness of the logical connection between the two paragraphs and ideas also means that the essay stays organized and focused on the task at hand (presenting the author’s position on and analysis of the issue).
The last rubric item assesses the writer’s overall skill in use of language and standard, error-free English.
Rubric description : A 6 essay conveys ideas fluently and precisely, using effective vocabulary and sentence variety. Demonstrates superior facility with the conventions of standard written English (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics), but may have minor errors.
This final set of criteria has less to do with the topic being discussed and more on the writer’s ability to indicate precise meaning through appropriate use of language. The final sentence of the essay provides a good example of this:
“There is no need to retreat to a Luddite attitude to new things, but rather embrace a hopeful posture to the possibilities that technology provides for new avenues of human imagination.”
This sentence uses effective language (Luddite, avenues of human imagination) that precisely conveys meaning. For instance, “Luddite” is a term that is generally used to mean resistance to technology, but more specifically has its origins in a group of people who were worried about what advances in technology meant for human workers, so it is particularly appropriate for this essay about the effects of technology on human abilities.
Another reason I chose to use this excerpt is because while the author uses effective language, there are still some minor errors (as the rubric description allows for). In this sentence, “but rather” is used incorrectly because it refers back to the subject “There,” which makes no sense with the “but rather” phrase. One correct way to say this would be, “ We should not retreat into a Luddite attitude toward new things, but rather embrace a hopeful posture to the possibilities that technology provides for new avenues of human imagination.”
In a way, this rubric area is the “icing on a cake” domain—you can have a reasonably clear and insightful essay without a high level of skill in this domain, but if you don’t use language skillfully your cake of an essay is not going to taste as good and won’t score a perfect score. And if you try to load your essay with advanced vocabulary words without care for whether or not they make sense in context, you’ll end up with lumpy frosting that makes the cake worse than it would’ve been without the icing.
As a summing-up of all the information in this article, I’ll go over the four essential GRE Issue essay tips to reliably achieve a high score.
To fulfill the basic requirements of any GRE Issue essay task, you need to make your position on the issue clear . The easiest way to do this is with an introduction paragraph , or at the very least an introductory sentence at the beginning of your first paragraph, that outlines the issue and where you stand on it.
There is no explicit requirement on the rubric that you include an introduction and conclusion in your essay, and in fact ETS encourages students to be as freeform as fits the topic and task at hand. However, if you don’t start your essay with some kind of introduction and wrap up your points at the end with some kind of conclusion, you run the risk of being unclear about your position. Not only can this be a problem for the reader, but without a clear thesis statement at the beginning of your essay to keep you focused, you may find yourself meandering off topic, resulting in a disorganized and inconsistent essay.
Thus, we strongly recommend beginning your essay with at least an introductory sentence and wrapping it up with a conclusion statement. You don’t have to have entire paragraphs devoted to each, but it is useful to bracket your essay between an introduction and conclusion to keep your thesis front and center.
ETS has published all prompts it will ever use for GRE Analytical Writing, which in the case of the Issue essay comes out to 152 unique topic/task combinations. Now, obviously it’s not feasible to write a practice essay for every one of the 152 possible Issue essays and memorize it in preparation for the test. On the other hand, it is very possible to prepare some examples and evidence ahead of time , as long as these examples and pieces of evidence are flexible enough to be useful for multiple different prompts.
Start by reading through the complete list of Issue essay prompts and noting any common themes. Some examples of topics that seem to come up again and again in GRE Issue prompts are the roles of government and public officials, the role of technology in our lives, and the role of education and teachers.
Practice forming opinions about subsets of these topics and thinking of evidence that can be used to support those opinions. You very likely already have opinions about some of these things already, like the role of technology in education, or the importance of government support for research. To prepare for the Issue essay on the GRE, however, it’s not enough to just have opinions – you need to be able to back up your claims and point of view with evidence or reasoning.
For instance, let’s say my pre-planned opinion is that humans relying on technology to solve problems has resulted in humans being able to think for themselves even better than before. In order for this position to be worth anything in a GRE essay, though, it needs to be backed up by reasoning or evidence.
For this particular case, then, I might preplan the evidence that the expansion in size and complexity of the human brain’s cerebral cortex occurred around the same time as humans began to use tools, which could suggest that as humans relied more on tools (technology), their brains actually had to become bigger and better at thinking than before. I could also choose to preplan reasoning to back up my point, like the fact that relying on technology to solve smaller problems pushes us to use our thinking to attack larger scale issues, whether philosophical or practical.
Even if prompts on the role of technology, or on other topics you’ve practice explaining support for, don’t show up when you take the test, you’ll be better equipped to tackle the GRE Issue essay because of your experience explaining how evidence supports your point . You’ll also likely be able to use at least one or two of the examples you’ve been writing about, even if you have to explain their support of your point of view in a different way than you’ve practiced.
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Scour the sample essays ETS has publicly released to understand at a deep level what is required for a 6-scoring GRE Issue essay. In addition to the essay briefly discussed in this article, perfect-scoring sample Issue essays can also be found in chapters 8 and 9 of The Official Guide to the GRE revised General Test (2nd Ed.) .
To get the most out of these exemplars of perfect essay scores, you should analyze these sample essays using the scoring rubric. Use the points we focused on above in the 4-vs.-6 rubric score comparison and the sample Issue essay breakdown as guidance to find specific ways the sample essays fulfill the rubric scoring guidelines. The essays in the Official GRE Guide also include reader commentary on the essays, which are good sources of further insight into the thought processes of essay raters.
The goal of performing these analyses of sample high-scoring GRE essays is for you to understand what makes the essays high-scoring and then be able to replicate this high level of essay writing in your own Issue essay on the GRE. This doesn’t mean that you should copy the exact words or phrases from the essays (that’s plagiarism, which is both wrong and against the GRE’s code of conduct), but it does mean you should observe the ways other students have successfully met the rubric requirements.
Sadly, the word processor you’ll use on the GRE has no autocorrect, no spellcheck, and no grammar check. Since you’re trying to type as much as possible in a timed situation, it’s very likely you’ll make some errors.
It’s fine to make a few small mistakes on your essay as long as the typos or other mistakes don’t make your essay difficult to understand. If there are systematic typos or grammatical errors, however, that will have a negative effect on your score , because it will obscure your logic and make it more difficult for the graders (human and computer) to understand your thinking.
Example 1: No editing, systematic errors
Choosing a college major based on the avilablility of jobs in the field is a foolish endaevor at best. There’s no guarantee that Just because there are a lot of positions open in the field when you choose your undergraduate major, it doesn’t necessarily follow: this will continue ot be the case after you graduate from college, or even when you’re looking for a job.
Example 2: Edited, minor errors remaining
Choosing a college based on the availability of jobs in the field is a foolish endaevor at best. Just because there are a lot of positions open in the field when you choose your undergraduate major, it doesn’t necessarily follow that this will continue ot be the case after you graduate from college, or even when you’re looking for a job.
After reading this article, you’ve gained some clarity on what kind of GRE Writing score you need to succeed, but how well do you need to do on the other sections of the test? Learn what makes a good (or a bad) GRE score with this article .
Looking to get more clarity into the whole essay-scoring process? We have a guide to how the GRE essay is scored that explains it from start to finish, including how computerized grading plays into your essay score.
Want even more in-depth analyses of high-scoring GRE essays? Then be sure to check out our article analyzing perfect- and high-scoring Issue and Argument essays .
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Writing an essay can be challenging for the PTE. This applies especially to those who are new to this test. However, there are some proven methods that could help you achieve a high score in the essay part of the test. Use these strategies and tips to develop your writing skills and create an essay that will wow examiners.
This guide contains vital hints and tactics which will enhance your written communication abilities and equip you for success during the examination.
Pte writing section, 1. carefully read through prompt, 2. come up with ideas brainstorm, 3. create an outline, 4. write a draft, 5. validate your claims, 6. use right vocabulary, 7. sentence variation, 8. edit and proofread, frequently asked questions.
The PTE writing section tests one’s ability to communicate effectively and accurately in written English. It consists of two parts: an essay and a set of multiple-choice questions.
In the essay task, you must respond to a point of view or opinion by explaining where you stand on it with reasons given why; also examples where necessary should be provided too while still making sure all thoughts are connected together using appropriate sentence structures throughout your response so as not confuse readership any further than is necessary . The length requirement here ranges between 200-300 words long.
Multiple choice items come after essays require selecting correct words/phrases out from list provided as options; sometimes they might need filling up blanks, re-ordering paragraphs or completing sentences among others – all meant for checking one’s grammar knowledge together with vocabulary too within this particular area hence its name being multiple choices .
You will be judged based on how accurate your grammar/spelling is; clarity/effectiveness through writing; development/organization when presenting ideas along with opinions expressed plus relevant content towards given tasks as well as sticking within word limits among other things expected from candidates like adhering strictly according instructions given throughout entire paper thus ensuring best possible scores achieved indeed!
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Getting a high score in PTE’s Essay Section is possible if you prepare well enough. Here are some tried-and-tested ways of getting maximum points awarded by examiners:
Make sure to read through the prompt thoroughly before you even begin writing your essay. Go through it several times so that there is no part of it which will escape your attention. This way, you will understand all that is required of you according to the question or topic being dealt with.
Take note of any keywords or key points while reading and think about how they should structure their answers in order to meet what has been asked for based on these words too . You can jot them down therefore enabling easy reference during composition process later on.
Sit down with a pen and paper after going through the question; then start generating possible solutions or answers depending on prompts given. Think deeply about main ideas around particular topic at hand as well related subtopics where necessary before narrowing focus further down into specific areas which might apply personally too besides listing facts figures & evidence needed plus other supporting materials that help prove various points within one’s response towards such questions .
Listing everything helps someone come up with an organized plan because once this stage reached one should be able to know what he/she wants say in essay then draft accordingly.
Generating a skeleton is necessary for any essay as it allows the writer to structure their thoughts and ideas logically. The main points, arguments, and supporting evidence should all be included in this section. An introductory paragraph must also be written as well as a conclusion to summarize the entire work.
To create the skeleton, begin with an introduction which gives an overview of what will be covered in the paper; then follow up with one or two sentences about each main point accompanied by relevant information that supports them such as research findings, quotes from authorities on the subject matter being discussed among others before finishing off with some final remarks at the end.
Having finished creating an outline you need to take some time fleshing out your ideas so as to communicate them most effectively in writing. This involves coming up with rough drafts which are later refined until one has crafted something that best delivers their message across. It is advisable not to use too many clichés or jargons while drafting since they may water down your work instead of adding value.
In the process of jotting down points, it is important to maintain coherence throughout by ensuring each sentence flows into another logically without leaving any gaps between different paragraphs or sections hence making sure everything fits together like pieces in a puzzle game. Moreover, all these details should bear relevance to what was outlined earlier on during brainstorming session.
Any statement put forward by an author ought to be supported using evidence obtained from credible sources otherwise such assertions can easily get dismissed by critics for lack of proof. Statistical figures, direct quotations or even instances derived from other works may serve as viable forms of evidence in this regard. This makes people believe what you say because they know where you got it from and how true could possibly be said about anything without backing up any claim whatsoever? Therefore always remember that every argument needs backing up!
While researching ensure that only reputable websites are visited which are closely related to the topic under scrutiny. Additionally, while citing references do so according to required formatting styles as this shows one has taken time researching their paper and can be trusted upon hence failure to do this might lead lower grades being awarded.
One thing many students forget while writing essays is choosing appropriate words for different audiences which could make them fail exams or have people misunderstand what they wanted to say in the first place. For example if someone is writing a formal essay then slang words or colloquial expressions ought not be used at all but rather select terms that show seriousness and maturity of thought process involved when dealing with academic matters.
Furthermore it also aids understanding along the lines of enhancing clarity; thus readers get better equipped with knowledge about your standpoints as well as arguments put forth within such works.
Another important aspect of essay writing involves sentence variations because sticking only long complex ones will make it hard for anyone reading through them understand anything from there since ideas seem all over the place instead use short simple ones alongside compound-complex types too where necessary so that people can easily read through without getting lost somewhere down the line even if some parts may appear difficult to comprehend.
When you are finished writing your essay, give yourself time to edit it thoroughly. Editing is all about looking at the big picture and making sure everything is clear and concise. It allows you to see how well you have communicated your ideas and identify places where you can do better.
Once you have made all the changes that seem necessary, proofread your paper carefully. This means searching for spelling mistakes, grammar errors, or punctuation problems – anything that might be wrong – and fixing them. Doing this will help ensure that your essay has as few mistakes as possible and is the best it can be.
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By following the techniques mentioned above you’ll become a PTE writing master in no time; thereby increasing your chances of success greatly. Stay focused throughout the whole process and always give yourself ample time to write an essay because it will pay off eventually.
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What does the PTE writing section test?
The Pearson Test of English (PTE) writing section tests your ability to communicate clearly and accurately in written English. It consists of an essay and a set of multiple-choice questions.
How to create an outline for the essay?
When creating an outline, start with the introduction to provide a brief overview of the essay. Next, develop an outline for each of your main points accompanied by evidence to support it. Finally, end the outline with the conclusion to summarize the main points and provide a final thought on the topic.
Why is it important to edit and proofread your essay before submitting it?
Editing helps to evaluate how effectively you have conveyed your ideas and identify any areas where improvement may be needed, while proofreading helps to ensure that the essay is as error-free as possible and that it is of the highest quality.
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