Picky writer

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Picky writer

by highfive287 » Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:29 pm
hi guys,

I am really having trouble with writing under stressful time.

I am a picky writer. It takes me only 3- 4 minutes to write an outline. But it takes me at least 10 minutes to write one paragraph. My only problem is I like to reread every sentence I wrote and rewrite it right after it.

What should I do? I won't be able to finish it within 30 minutes. Are there other advices? My only target for AWA is 4. I will be very happy with a grade above 4.

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Re: Picky writer

by beatthegmat » Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:31 pm
highfive287 wrote:hi guys,

I am really having trouble with writing under stressful time.

I am a picky writer. Even though it takes me only 3- 4 minutes to write an outline. But it takes me at least 10 minutes to write one paragraph. My only problem is I like to reread every sentence I wrote and rewrite it right after it.

What should I do? I won't be able to finish it within 30 minutes. Is there other advices? My only target for AWA is 4. I will be very happy with a grade above 4.
The good news is that you don't have to be a great or thorough writer to do well on the AWAs--just structure your essays well and have an okay argument and you'll be fine.

Have you had a chance to check out the GMAT Resource Wiki, https://www.beatthegmat.com/wiki/ ? There are some great AWA resources there.

Best of luck! Do some practice a few weeks prior to your test, work on your timing, and you'll be just fine.
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by highfive287 » Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:55 pm
Thanks a lot! I just went back to previous topics in AWA and found a lot of helpful information. This forum is awesome