A Quick Guide to Writing the AWA Issue Essay on the GRE

In this video, GRE expert, Mason, shares some techniques that will help you score a 6 on the GRE Writing section's AWA Issue Essay:
00:00 - Mason introduces himself and the GRE Writing section
00:38 - Step 1) How is the AWA Essay different from the Argument Essay?
02:16 - Step 2) Pay close attention to the prompt
03:25 - Step 3) Set aside 3-5 minutes for brainstorming
05:43 - Step 4) Meet your AWA best friend: Structure
06:46 - Step 5) Write your introduction
08:53 - Step 6) Write your body paragraphs
11:17 - Step 7) Write a concession paragraph!
13:17 - Step 8) If you have time, write a short conclusion
14:31 - Step 9) Read, read, read, write, write, write
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[@ITS_KCM]

I went from a 3.5 (according to Princeton Review) to a 5 on the actual GRE after implementing these exact steps. Thanks, Mason and Magoosh!

[@MagooshGRE]

Excellent news! So happy to hear it

[@umeshprasadsingh9648]

unique suggestions for writing issue essay.

[@thejavaman53]

Ahh, Your humor is such a breath of fresh air.

[@rahultangsali5757]

Should the concession paragraph be one of the body paragraphs, i.e 2 body paragraphs for supporting the thesis statement, and 1 body paragraph for concession?
Or should it be a separate one, thus becoming 1+3+1+1=6 total paragraphs instead of 5?

[@rajatgupta9713]

Concession paragraph and conclusion can be combined.

[@parisajurabchi7492]

Hi Mason. How can I learn more about sentences structures and words sets to make my writing more advanced?

[@rajatgupta9713]

Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

[@johnguillen68]

I am not a strong writer and feel like this portion will get my nerves going.

[@AbhisekPanigrahiCovariant]

Can someone please tell me the music at the end ?

[@michaelshammo3345]

Hi Mason, awesome video! Thank you. I'm curious, what would be better if you had an extra 2-3 minutes at the end of the section: Using extra time that you have to write a conclusion? Or checking over what you have written for any grammatical/spelling mistakes? What is more important to your score?

[@MagooshGRE]

Ideally, you finish writing your essay with a few minutes left for a grammar/spelling check! But it's also important to ensure that your essay feels complete and well-supported. So it really depends on where you're at with the essay!

[@timmylydays]

thanks! that was a perfect video, especially for me remaining 15 days for exam

[@akshatpunjabi9120]

How did it go?

[@cardiyansane1414]

Sounds like a little hell

[@atchyuthbolem8722]

Can we use concession to one of the body paragraph ?

[@MagooshGRE]

Yes, it is possible to include your concession point in a body paragraph. However, you will be tempted to make the concession too short. That's why we recommend a full paragraph for your concession point :)

[@atchyuthbolem8722]

@@MagooshGRE Thanks bro 😎

[@Xay.L]

Do we have to type in essay or write ?

[@rajatgupta9713]

type

[@saurabhshubham7345]

Thank you for the correct India's map ☺️

[@MagooshGRE]

We try 😁