The AWA is scored (from 0 to 6) based on your ability to analyze the topic
and clearly communicate your analysis. It is important, therefore,
to address the information given in the question, as well as produce a
clearly written, organized essay. You should aim for a score of 5 or better,
but you'll want at least a 4 for a good solid GMAT score.
There are 2 types of questions - Analyze the Issue and Analyze the Argument,
and there have recently been some open-ended questions that vary from the
Issue/Argument question structure. In an Issue question, you are
expected to develop your own position. In an Argument question, you
are not to develop your own view, but to critique the argument presented.
Your writing is evaluated in the following areas: organization and
development of your ideas, support of your ideas and use of clear, standard
written English.
Students enrolled in Test Writing AWA will receive an orientation package
that includes a basic approach to timed essay writing. Over the course
of reviewing 3 sample essays, adapted from actual GMAT-AWA writing topics,
our tutors will focus on building your strengths and identify your weaknesses,
and monitor your progress as you focus on building the writing skills necessary
for a score of 5 or better.
Here are the steps:
1. Student registers.(登録申込）
Azabu Online sends payment instructions.
2. Pay fees for options selected. Azabu Online will send orientation information with your Tutor's email
address and general test writing tips.
3. Send an email to your Tutor with any questions about scoring,
approach, etc.
Your Tutor will send a response and provide 3 sample essay topics.
4. Complete the first essay as soon you can, timing yourself.
5. Send your essay to your tutor.
Your Tutor will review and correct your essay, re-writing if appropriate,
and make suggestions on methods for improvement. She will also score your
essay, based on ETS scoring models.
6. After reviewing the feedback from your first essay, complete the second
and repeat steps 4 and 5.
Yout Tutor will comment each time on how well you are improving your weak
areas and continue to monitor your overall progress, as well as provide
scores for your essays.
