The essays for GMAT are 30 minutes each.
What you need to remember is:
- Nobody cares what your opinion really is
- Be superficial
Tips & tricks:
- When an entire paragraph contradicts with another use expressions like: on the one hand/on the other hand, the traditional view/the new view.
- When you support the main idea use: for example, to illustrate, for instance, because.
- When you use a second argument to support the main idea: furthermore, in addition, similarly, just as, also, moreover.
- The most important idea that you write must be introduced by one of the following words: surely, truly, undoubtedly, clearly, certainly, indeed, as a matter of fact, in fact, most important.
- The conclusion starts with: therefore, in summary, consequently, hence, in conclusion, in short.
- When you talk about the opinion that you argue against, start with: admittedly, certainly, obviously, undoubtedly, one cannot deny that, true, granted, of course, to be sure, it could be argued that.
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Another tip that I usually suggest to people is to spend a 3 – 5 minutes to create an outline to brainstorm how you plan on answering the essay. This allows you to stay on topic and ensure that you hit all the points necessary to make a convincing argument within the allotted time.
One thing from my own experience that I’d like to add is, double-check your grammar and spelling. Indeed, no-one cares about your opinion. However, it is grammar that could bring you the passing grade or trouble otherwise.