Doing my MBA has always been something in the checklist of things to do in my life. The GMAT is simply just another one of the many hurdles to get admission to a decent school.
The GMAT consists of the two essay segments, and two multiple-choice question segments. Since i'm working on them now, I just thought to share some of the resources that I've dug up in the process. These two essay templates are great because they help structure your thoughts when preparing to write the essay. While the final product may not fit the template completely (that's fine, actually), it's great to use to generate something to write about even when you don't feel particularly opinionated about the subject matter.
There are two additional samples of essays written based on these templates, check them out if you want to see how effective the templates can be.
Analysis of an Argument Template
Paragraph 1 – Introduction
- Dissection of argument (name the parts: premises, conclusions, assumptions)
- Thesis statement: the argument that …. is flawed because (paragraph 2 overview)
- and (paragraph 3 overview)
Paragraph 2 – First Point
- Transition Phrase: First,
- Statement of Point
- Example
- Relate the Example
Paragraph 3 – Second Point
- Transition Phrase: Second,
- Statement of Point
- Example
- Relate the Example
Paragraph 4 – How to Fix Argument
- Transition Phrase: Moreover,
- How to Fix Argument
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion
- Transition Phrase: In conclusion
- Recap of Thesis Statement
- Summary of Outline
Analysis of an Issue Template
Paragraph 1 – Introduction
- Acknowledge the complexity of the issue
- Thesis statement: I agree/disagree with the statement that…. because (paragraph 2
- overview) and (paragraph 3 overview)
Paragraph 2 – First Point
- Transition Phrase: First,
- Statement of Point
- Example
- Relate the Example
Paragraph 3 – Second Point
- Transition Phrase: Second,
- Statement of Point
- Example
- Relate the Example
Paragraph 4 – Rejection of Counter-Point
- Transition Phrase/Statement of Counter Point: On the other hand, some may argue that…
- Rebuttal of Counter Point
- Example Supporting Rebuttal
- Relate the Example
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion
- Transition Phrase: In conclusion
- Recap of Thesis Statement
- Summary of Outline
