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If you are scoring in the 740-770 ranges in the MGMAT and GMAT Prep tests, I believe your grammar is pretty top notch. Just go in with a basic outline of things in your head. The argument WILL be flawed. When you read the question, treat it like a CR question. Think of at least 2-3 flaws in the reasoning, or points to weaken it. Then you can build on that. Introduction + 2-3 paragraphs per point + Conclusion = AWA done.

For a more detailed template, refer to Chineseburned's guide, to which Walker provided the link.

For the issue argument, same thing. Introduction + 2-3 paragraphs depending on the points + Conclusion.

If you get a 4.5 or more on your AWA, the schools probably won't take a second look at it. In contrast, if you end up with a 750 on your GMAT and a 2 on your AWA, the schools will have reasons to believe that your essays were fabricated by someone else. Just go through the guide and you should be good. Good luck.
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