What is the Analytical Writing section?
The Analytical Writing section consists of two timed essay tasks. The first of these is the “Present Your Perspective on an Issue” task. For this task, you will be given two essay prompts, each of which presents a claim regarding an issue of general interest. Your job is to choose one of the prompts and to write an essay presenting and supporting your perspective on the issue. You will have 45 minutes to read both prompts, to choose the prompt you would like to address, and to plan and write your response. Please note that you may choose either prompt — one is not better than the other, although you may prefer one topic to the other. In addition, there is no ‘correct’ perspective for any issue. The key to a successful Issue essay is to present your view clearly and persuasively, using compelling reasons and examples as support. The second is the “Analyze an Argument” task. For this task, you will be given a brief essay prompt that presents an argument. Your job is to evaluate the solid
