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GAMSAT Section 2 essay examples, annotated

A strong GAMSAT Section 2 essay takes a clear, qualified position on the prompt's theme, develops it with specific examples that are analysed rather than listed, deals honestly with the opposing view, and ends on an insight rather than a summary.

Writing prompt (original, on progress)

Every invention solves one problem and quietly creates another.

We measure progress by what we can do, rarely by what we have stopped doing.

Comfort is the enemy of curiosity.

Draft opening

Progress is a very important topic in today's society. There are many different opinions about progress, and the quotes show some of them.

Which revision gives the opening a clear position that the essay can actually defend?

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What does a good GAMSAT Section 2 essay look like?

It takes a clear position on a theme drawn from the prompts, supports it with specific, analysed examples, engages the opposing view and ends on an insight. It reads as one connected argument or reflection, not a tour of the quotes.

What is the difference between Task A and Task B?

ACER describes Task A as a response to socio-cultural issues and Task B as a response to more personal and social issues. Task B suits a more reflective voice.

Should I discuss every quote in the prompt?

No. The prompts are a starting point. Choose a theme and argue it well; a paragraph per quote tends to summarise rather than argue.

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How we work this out

What it does

Compare drafts with their revisions and see which choices sharpen the argument, the reflection and the structure.

GAMSAT Section 2 (Written Communication): Task A on socio-cultural issues and Task B on personal and social issues. Every prompt, draft and revision is original.

Method

  1. Each question shows a draft and asks which revision does the job better, with a note on every choice.
  2. Choices are judged against what ACER says it assesses: the quality of thinking about the topic and the control of language.

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