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Jamieakamusekid
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Joined: 03 Jan 2010
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Location: Sunshine Coast
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 Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:11 pm Post subject: Essay length |
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Hi everyone,
I have been reading up a lot on the GAMSAT but can't seem to find any information on the length of each essay. Is there any kind of limit the markers are looking for or are there no restrictions? (within reason).
Just curious, thanks! |
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129west81st
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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| From what I have gathered, there are no restrictions but obviously time is the enemy. The key is quality over quantity, so three paragraphs of concise structured argument will score better than three pages of scrambled thoughts. |
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prepgenie
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: Essay length |
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| Jamieakamusekid wrote: | Hi everyone,
I have been reading up a lot on the GAMSAT but can't seem to find any information on the length of each essay. Is there any kind of limit the markers are looking for or are there no restrictions? (within reason).
Just curious, thanks! |
Hi Jamie,
From what I know after having read the ACER infobook in detail is that they do not put a word limit on the essay length. But there is a time limit of 30 mins for each essay. Most students who have sat the GAMSAT say that around 500 words essay is the optimum length provided you have structured it well and expressed your thoughts in a clear manner. It is content over quantity as 129west81st says...so make the most of those 30 mins you have.  |
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rhiansung14
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I think there is no standard length of essay on GAMSAT. Unless, you are given a limit or minimum length on your essay, then you should follow that rule. No matter how short or how long your essay is, what matters most is the content.
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prepgenie
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Hi,
Yes, as the others have been saying, quality of content matters way more than quantity, so instead of focusing on the length, it would be better to pay some more attention to what you write and how you write. the thoughts should be organized and well reproduced. Well, that does not mean that you can get away with a teeny weeny essay, so its best to practice and learn to balance between length and style.
All the best!
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