Is there any "ideal" length for either of the AWA essays?

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Is there any "ideal" length for either of the AWA essays? [#permalink]

26 Aug 2010, 10:45

Any particular number-of-words range which one should strive for? If yes, is it the same for Argument and Issue essays? Any tips on the "right" size of the AWA essays?
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26 Aug 2010, 11:38

Aim for 5 paragraphs. This should include an introduction, three main body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Mohater has already provided you with this link in your other thread. Please review it.

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Re: Is there any "ideal" length for either of the AWA essays? [#permalink]

03 Sep 2010, 19:20

5 paragraph try to stay within 4-5 sentences per. intro and conc should be under 4.
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Re: Is there any "ideal" length for either of the AWA essays? [#permalink]

08 Sep 2010, 11:57

rishabhsingla wrote:

Any particular number-of-words range which one should strive for? If yes, is it the same for Argument and Issue essays? Any tips on the "right" size of the AWA essays?

Introduction

Point 1

Point 2

Point 3

Conclusion.

Do not write a novel but make sure your points are concise. Use the OG AWA examples as a guide.

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Re: Is there any "ideal" length for either of the AWA essays? [#permalink]

27 Sep 2010, 23:47

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I was reading this Peterson Arco - It has suggested ~330 word for Argument and ~ for issue ~ 350. But more important things are content and its organization. As mentioned in previous replies, ideally your response should be approx 4- 5 paragraphs and each pargrapgh 3-5 lines.

Below links will be helpful in preparing for AWA.
how-to-get-6-0-awa-my-guide-64327.html

awa-compilations-223-essays-86274.html

http://blog.knewton.com/2009/07/16/five ... at-essays/

what-is-a-good-score-on-essays-97770.html

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Re: Is there any "ideal" length for either of the AWA essays? [#permalink] 27 Sep 2010, 23:47

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