Fab 5 Do’s on Analytical Writing A GMAT® - The first part of the exam is the writing section. While some argue the AWA is not the most important part, a poor start in the first hour of the exam colors the rest of your experience on text day. So, in order to boost your entire exam performance, follow these Fab 5 Do's to improve your essay.

2. FAB 1 MISTAKE ON AWA-GMAT®
DO WRITE ORGANIZED PARAGRAPHS.
Be organized. Show logical progression in your thinking
Remember, one paragraph = one idea
produced by: businessenglishace.com

3. FAB 2 MISTAKE ON AWA-GMAT®
DO SKIP CLICHES.
Use formal English. Skip overused examples like citing the “Microsoft example.”
Be original. Your graders will thank you.

4. FAB 3 MISTAKE ON AWA-GMAT®
DO AVOID WRITER’S BLOCK
Practice a pre-planned essay structure.
So, have the AWA mentally written before test day.

5. FAB 4 MISTAKE ON AWA-GMAT®
DO CONCLUDE YOUR ESSAY, BUT...
Don’t use your conclusion to simply rehash your aforementioned points.
Do conclude your essay, but don’t waste time on a formal conclusion if you have already made your point.

6. FAB 5 MISTAKE ON AWA-GMAT®
DO PROOFREAD YOUR WORK
Along with formal English goes good grammar, proper punctuation, and spot-on spelling.
Leave time to properly proofread your work to make your writing more presentable to exam graders.

7. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!
H. E. COLBY
Author of How to Be a Business English Ace, Colby has been helping her own students reach their personal and professional success over several years.
Sign up for her newsletter at businessenglishace.com
*GMAT® is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council(GMAC). This content is not affiliated, approved or endorsed by the GMAC.