GMAT Analytical Writing (AWA) Preparation.
Master the AWA section with proven strategies, expert feedback, and real essay prompts.
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About Our GMAT AWA Preparation Course
Our GMAT AWA Preparation Course is designed to help you master the Analytical Writing Assessment with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re aiming for a perfect 6 or just want to boost your overall GMAT profile, this course focuses on developing the skills that matter: critical thinking, logical analysis, and structured writing.
You’ll learn how to identify assumptions, spot logical flaws, and build compelling arguments—all within the 30-minute time limit. With guided practice on official GMAT prompts and expert-crafted essay templates, you’ll know exactly how to approach any AWA topic that comes your way.
What sets this course apart is our feedback-driven approach. Every enrolled student receives detailed, personalized essay reviews from GMAT experts who understand what the E-rater® and human evaluators look for. You’ll get real-time insights on how to improve clarity, organization, and reasoning in your writing. The course is ideal for both native and non-native English speakers and fits seamlessly into any GMAT prep schedule. Whether you’re taking the GMAT for the first time or trying to strengthen a previous weak spot, our AWA course ensures you’re prepared to write with precision, purpose, and impact.
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Understanding GMAT Essay Prompt
The GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) presents you with a single essay prompt that requires you to analyze the reasoning behind a given argument, not agree or disagree with it. Your task is to critique the logic, spot flaws in the argument’s assumptions, and evaluate the strength of the evidence presented.
The AWA is scored on a scale of 0 to 6, with two independent scores—one from a human evaluator and one from the automated E-rater®. Together, they assess the clarity of your writing, the organization of your ideas, your ability to analyze the argument, and your command of grammar and syntax.
Many test-takers lose points by making avoidable mistakes: summarizing the argument instead of analyzing it, writing vague or repetitive content, or failing to organize their essay clearly. A high-scoring AWA essay typically follows a simple yet effective structure, an introduction that restates the argument and presents your thesis, two to three body paragraphs that discuss specific logical flaws, and a concise conclusion that reinforces your critique.
Using this format ensures that your essay is easy to follow, logically sound, and focused on analysis, not opinion. Practicing with real prompts and learning how to break down arguments efficiently is key to earning a top score.
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Preparing for the GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
Focus on critical thinking and argument analysis
Importance of templates and sample essays
Personalized feedback sessions for developing persuasive writing
Focus on critical thinking and argument analysis
Focusing on critical thinking and argument analysis skills is essential in GMAT AWA preparation. The AWA section specifically tests your ability to critically analyze a given argument, identify its logical flaws, unsupported assumptions, and gaps in evidence, and then communicate this analysis clearly and logically in essay form.
Critical thinking is the foundation for dissecting the argument’s reasoning and presenting a coherent critique. Developing skills such as active reading to identify the main conclusion and evidence, recognizing the argument structure, and evaluating the strength of the argument’s logic will significantly enhance your AWA performance
Importance of templates and sample essays
Templates provide a clear, proven framework for organizing your essay logically, introduction, body paragraphs addressing specific flaws, and conclusion. This helps you focus on content rather than struggling with how to arrange your ideas. Along with that having a template reduces the time spent planning and structuring your essay during the exam, allowing you to devote more time to critical thinking and polishing your writing
Personalized feedback sessions for developing persuasive writing
Personalized feedback sessions are indeed crucial for developing persuasive writing skills in the GMAT AWA section. Such sessions provide tailored, specific guidance that helps you understand your unique strengths and weaknesses in argument analysis, organization, clarity, and language use. Unlike automated or generic feedback, personalized feedback can address subtle issues in your reasoning and writing style, helping you refine how you present critiques persuasively and coherently.
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About Matthew Brandon (Instructor)
My journey as a teacher began with my acceptance into the Teach for America program, a highly selective and prestigious teaching fellowship that seeks to end educational inequality for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The students that I inherited at my Phoenix, AZ high school, though intelligent, passionate, dedicated, and immensely creative, did not have a history of success on standardized tests. In fact, only 29% of my ninth grade students passed the state math test (AIMS) the year before entering my class. To reverse this trend, I designed a specialized test prep class focusing on the skills and strategies necessary to master standardized assessments. After working through my program, more than 90% of them passed the math AIMS.
After three wonderful years teaching high school, I moved back to New York and joined one of New York City’s premier test preparation companies, Manhattan Prep. Armed with 99th percentile scores on both the SAT and GMAT and the confidence of knowing that I had survived an audition process that only 1.8% of applicants successfully complete, I began dedicating all of my professional energy to helping students master standardized tests. As one of the company’s top instructors, I was routinely selected to lead courses for Manhattan Prep’s most important corporate partners, including Google, JP Morgan, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. My students have improved their GMAT scores by as many as 350 points, the equivalent of 520 points on the SAT or 14 points on the ACT, and have attended some of the world’s top academic institutions, including Harvard, Stanford. Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania. My passion for standardized tests and dedication to my students’ success have made me one of New York City’s most sought after tutors.
I now own and operate my own successful test prep company and am working to build upon my reputation as one of the New York’s leading test preparation experts. I look forward to using my love for standardized tests and commitment to providing unparalleled student experiences to help you realize your testing ambitions!
FAQs About GMAT AWA Preparation Classes
To excel in GMAT AWA classes, focus on analyzing arguments and not agreeing or disagreeing with them. Use a clear structure: intro, 2–3 body paragraphs highlighting flaws, and a strong conclusion. Practice with official prompts and get expert feedback to improve clarity, logic, and writing style.
Online courses offer flexibility, structured lessons, and self-paced learning which is ideal for independent learners. Private tutoring, on the other hand, provides personalized feedback, real-time guidance, and tailored strategies based on your writing style. For deeper skill-building and faster improvement, tutoring often delivers more targeted results, while courses are great for foundational learning.
In GMAT AWA preparation classes, it’s essential to focus on developing critical thinking to evaluate arguments logically and identify underlying assumptions or flaws. You should also work on structured writing to ensure your essays are clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. Concise expression, strong grammar, and a formal writing style play a key role in presenting your ideas effectively. Finally, mastering time management will help you plan, write, and review your essay within the 30-minute limit, which is crucial for success on test day.
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