GRE Analytical Writing

GRE Issue Task: How to Plan Your Essay

Published April 9, 2026 · 6 views

Planning for five minutes improves the quality of your essay.

Key Points

  1. Read the prompt and underline key words
  2. Decide your position
  3. List two or three reasons
  4. Choose strong examples
  5. Plan the order of paragraphs

Expert Tip

Take a clear position. A balanced but decisive essay scores well.