I have written a few practice essays and since I have write a lot I find myself varying from the simple templates of "However, First," yada yada. However, I don't think is a good thing I was wondering if I should make a concerted effort to stick to a simple strategy, if bigger phrases or non-simplistic contrast words are really going to hurt me. Just trying to get the best score.
Thanks!
Are sophisticated essays graded less well?
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Ironically, I strongly believe that the GMAT AWA section does not reward sophisticated writers like yourself. They tend to award points to simply constructed essays, similar to what you probably did in high school:AceIt wrote:I have written a few practice essays and since I have write a lot I find myself varying from the simple templates of "However, First," yada yada. However, I don't think is a good thing I was wondering if I should make a concerted effort to stick to a simple strategy, if bigger phrases or non-simplistic contrast words are really going to hurt me. Just trying to get the best score.
Thanks!
- 5 paragraph format - intro, 3 body, conclusion
- Transition statements for each paragraph - Furthermore, However, Moreover
- etc.
Save the sophisticated writing for your business school apps!
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