{"id":12729,"date":"2019-06-19T10:37:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T15:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=12729"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:37","slug":"7-tips-for-a-perfect-gre-argument-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/7-tips-for-a-perfect-gre-argument-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for a Perfect GRE Argument Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to wow graduate schools with your impressive writing and reasoning skills? A perfect score on the GRE Argument Essay (a 6) is a great way to increase your graduate school admissions chances! Here are 7 tips to take your GRE Argument Essay to that perfect score.<br \/>\n<strong>[ RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/whats-a-good-gre-score\/\">What is a good GRE score?<\/a>\u00a0<strong>]<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Write at least three practice essays.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>There are a few different ways ETS may present the argument, so you want to practice at least three essays to fully prepare yourself. Peer reviews are especially valuable, so ask a friend or colleague for feedback after you complete each essay. You can find official Argument essay prompts\u00a0<a title=\"Argument Essay Prompts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/prepare\/analytical_writing\/argument\/pool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Point out false generalizations, inadequate evidence, and misleading surveys or statistics.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>The argument presented will ALWAYS have flaws. Look for sweeping statements and faulty conclusions. If data is provided, you can be sure that it is not 100% sound, which you can certainly use to your advantage!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Discuss 2-3 specific assumptions that the author makes.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>There may be more than 3 assumptions that the author makes, but you want to take the time to fully discuss 2-3 rather than simply listing out all of the problems you&#8217;ve discovered.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Provide alternative explanations to the presented argument.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>One of the most compelling ways to undermine an argument is to provide alternative explanations for the assumptions presented. If there are other possibilities that the author didn&#8217;t discuss, the argument is fallible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Avoid first-person and self-reference.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>There is no need to include phrases like \u201cI think\u201d or \u201cI believe\u201d since the essay is written from you perspective. As a rule, you do not want to use \u201cI\u201d in your introductory or concluding paragraph.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Make strong, declarative statements.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Be forceful with your language. You want to convey confidence that you have found flaws within the presented argument.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Provide specific recommendations for changes that would strengthen the argument.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Many GRE students find that writing the concluding paragraph can be one of the most challenging parts of the essay. Use the concluding paragraph as an opportunity to point out that the argument could be strengthened if additional data were provided. Be sure to state what specific information would need to be included to bolster the argument.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_sidebar  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >BONUS: Know how the GRE Analytical Writing Essays are scored<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nYour GRE essays will be scored by half-point increments, from 0 to 6 (highest). Two graders will score both this argument essay\u00a0<em>and\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/7-tips-for-a-perfect-gre-issue-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your issue essay<\/a>. A third grader will also score your essays if your two initial graders&#8217; scores differ by more than one point. The graders base scores on their overall impression of your essay \u001f\u2014\u00a0<em>holistically<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 rather than deducting points for specific errors.<br \/>\nThe GRE testmaker,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Educational Testing Service (ETS)<\/a>\u00a0reports a <em>single score<\/em>\u2014the average of the two essays\u2014rounded up to the nearest half-point. This score makes up the essay portion of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-a-good-gre-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overall GRE score<\/a>, despite there being two separate essays.<br \/>\nYou can read more from ETS on <em>specific\u00a0<\/em>score level breakdowns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/prepare\/analytical_writing\/score_level_descriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-70\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"a78fe19e226d385662749ccaadcdccd7ecdcab651c77e3b874bfcb76a80605a7\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-71\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"185e834399a9fdd414ded52f3f51a4735f464b8c612f006f44ffba835a649b4f\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to wow graduate schools with your impressive writing and reasoning skills? A perfect score on the GRE Argument Essay (a 6) is a great way to increase your graduate school admissions chances! Here are 7 tips to take your GRE Argument Essay to that perfect score. 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