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Ahh... sorry to have misunderstood your question. My own bias is that I don't like relying too much on those solution files, b/c I want students to be prepared with the concept/approach on how to tackle AWA, regardless of topic, and not just trying to 'remember' solutions.

That's just my $0.02.

Hope your studying goes well.

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Ahh... sorry to have misunderstood your question. My own bias is that I don't like relying too much on those solution files, b/c I want students to be prepared with the concept/approach on how to tackle AWA, regardless of topic, and not just trying to 'remember' solutions.

That's just my $0.02.

Hope your studying goes well.

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Hi Brian, agree, i was not convinced with those solutions as well.
I scored 5.5 on my first attempt.
any tips you would want to share to make me reach 6?
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Ahh... sorry to have misunderstood your question. My own bias is that I don't like relying too much on those solution files, b/c I want students to be prepared with the concept/approach on how to tackle AWA, regardless of topic, and not just trying to 'remember' solutions.

That's just my $0.02.

Hope your studying goes well.

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Hi Brian, agree, i was not convinced with those solutions as well.
I scored 5.5 on my first attempt.
any tips you would want to share to make me reach 6?

Yes -- my biggest tip would be to focus your time and energy someplace else. I'm willing to put my own hard-earned cash on-the-line that no business school admissions decision has ever come down to whether a person got a 5.5 or a 6.0 on the AWA. Invest that time in places that will make more of a difference!

Good luck.

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