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The Analytical Writing Assessment, or AWA, was once a distinct section of the GMAT. It required test takers to write a structured essay analyzing the logic of a given argument. The task was not to present personal opinions but to critique the reasoning, identify assumptions, point out flaws, and suggest ways to strengthen the argument.
AWA assessed a candidate’s ability to think critically and communicate ideas clearly in written form. Essays were evaluated on coherence, organization, grammar, and the depth of analysis. Many students found this section demanding because it required balancing speed with clarity, producing a well-structured essay within a strict time limit.
Although the Analytical Writing Assessment is no longer part of the GMAT, it played an important role for many years in measuring reasoning and communication skills. This page preserves our AWA resources in the Legacy GMAT archive, both for reference and for those who still wish to practice structured analytical writing.
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