are the essays really important? :: Manhattan GMAT Forums

Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:13 am

I am horrible on essays. just horrible! Are essays really important on GMAT?

2nd question,if the essays are important on GMAT, any advice on scoring high on essays? recommendations?

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:47 pm

The essays are not very important at all! Generally, the schools want you to score a 4 or better (out of 6). Check out the sample essays and guidelines in OG 11th edition and try to self-rate your essays. Can you get a 4 at least? If so, don't worry about the essays. If not, take a look at the guidelines and samples in that essay chapter and mimic them!