skip the awa (because i am NOT applying for a B-school) ?

Expert replies

gunneck87: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:59 am

by gunneck87 » Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:40 am

hey!
i'm a 20-year-old german and have just finished high-school. i am applying to a university in switzerland for my undergraduate studies. i solely need to get 650 points on the gmat, and the university doesn't even take the awa score into account.
thus, i considered skipping the whole awa section in order to fully concentrate on the quant and verbal.
however the "manhattan review - gmat in a nutshell (2007)" says (under the topic "recent changes in test administration") that i have to do the awa or my scores won't be processed.

since i could not find any information on that on mba.com i was wondering, if anyone in this forum can help me.

gunneck

Like this post

Source: Beat The GMAT — GMAT Essays (AWA) | Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:40 am

parore26: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 147; Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:43 amFollowed by: 1 member; Location: New York, NY; Thanked: 19 times

by parore26 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:49 am

I wouldn't recommend skipping it. Practicing and writing the AWA isn't difficult at all. All one needs to do is practice for a day or two to get a score of 4.0 or better. Alternatively, you could also just write a brief essay and move ahead if you're concerned about your stamina, energy, etc.

One more thing you should consider is that in the event you apply to a B-School within the next five years the score for this test will get sent to the Business schools and will look poor to the admissions committee.

Like this post

gunneck87: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:59 am

by gunneck87 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:26 am

. All one needs to do is practice for a day or two to get a score of 4.0 or better. Alternatively, you could also just write a brief essay and move ahead if you're concerned about your stamina, energy, etc.

you're probably right. however, i was wondering whether it is actually true that my test won't be processed if i skip the essays.

Like this post

parore26: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 147; Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:43 amFollowed by: 1 member; Location: New York, NY; Thanked: 19 times

by parore26 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:29 am

When I said a brief essay, I meant writing a five line essay and moving on. I have not heard of scores not being processed if you don't answer your essays. On the GMATPrep software you get a score even if you leave your essays blank.

Like this post

Post new topic Locked

• Page 1 of 1

GMAT Course Reviews

563 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (563 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review