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Organization and Clarity
Essay reviewers have lots of essays to review and do not have time to re-
read your essays in order to grasp your point. 

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As such, it is critical that your essay is well-
organized and clearly articulates your argument and analysis of the prompt. 
Essay reviewers should not have to guess your position or search for your supporting evidence. Your position should
be clearly stated and supported by both the provided evidence and the relevant evidence you choose to introduce. 
The flow of the essay should be logical and easy to follow. Make sure you divide your essay into paragraphs, grouping
together ideas that are directly related to each other and ensuring that your transitions make sense. In the next chapters
we will discuss some strategies on how to organize your essay logically and align with the key elements that essay
reviewers are looking for when deriving your score.
Appropriate Use of Evidence
Creating a well-
organized, logically sound, and clear essay largely depends on how you use evidence to support your
argument. A well-
written essay will marshal not only the provided evidence in support of your position, but will also
include relevant evidence introduced by you to further strengthen your argument and support your position. The use of
examples, real-
world occurrences, and logical assumptions can all be helpful in constructing a well-
supported, logical essay.
Vocabulary, Grammar, and Sentence Variety
Though content is the most important factor that essay reviewers consider when scoring your essay, it is important
to ensure your essay is grammatically sound and that it demonstrates a strong command of written English. With the
computerized exam, you will not have access to the typical word processing functions, like grammar and spell check,
that you are likely accustomed to using. You will need to be diligent and ensure that you leave a few minutes at the
end of each essay to proofread and correct mistakes.
While minor issues may not count against you, major issues or a lack of variety and complexity in your writing may
significantly impact your cumulative score. Reviewers want to see that you understand proper syntax and grammar, and
can use a variety of complex sentence structures and vocabulary. However, this is not an invitation to break out all
your championship spelling bee words. Use vocabulary that is appropriate and makes sense in the context. Remember
that there are ample opportunities in the Verbal Reasoning section for you to demonstrate your vocabulary prowess.