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Essay - sorry for the long post

by Repoxi

Feb 10, 2020

Hello guys, I am incredibly relieved. I just received my passing score on the Essay subtests. With that, I'm done with the GKT. Let me share with you my strategy for the dreaded essay subtest which allowed me to pass on the first try:

1) I am not a native English speaker. English is my 4th language. I have never studied English academically and I have been speaking it for 4 years only. Then IF I COULD DO IT, YOU CAN TOO!!!!!!

2) I began preparing my practice essays using Dr. Jasper's (Navaed) formula, but I soon realized that my essays were excessively long. I had to produce at least two tangible examples for each point...that was way too much. I kept looking for other experiences....then I come upon Learning Liaison on YOUTUBE.....this single video changed everything.

3) https://youtu.be/zsL2jr1l69A

really, use this link....use this blueprint and you will succeed. This produces a very concise and straight to the point essay. I do not think I did som...See MoreHello guys, I am incredibly relieved. I just received my passing score on the Essay subtests. With that, I'm done with the GKT. Let me share with you my strategy for the dreaded essay subtest which allowed me to pass on the first try:

1) I am not a native English speaker. English is my 4th language. I have never studied English academically and I have been speaking it for 4 years only. Then IF I COULD DO IT, YOU CAN TOO!!!!!!

2) I began preparing my practice essays using Dr. Jasper's (Navaed) formula, but I soon realized that my essays were excessively long. I had to produce at least two tangible examples for each point...that was way too much. I kept looking for other experiences....then I come upon Learning Liaison on YOUTUBE.....this single video changed everything.

3) https://youtu.be/zsL2jr1l69A

really, use this link....use this blueprint and you will succeed. This produces a very concise and straight to the point essay. I do not think I did something perfect on my tests. I am sure I repeated words and misplaced commas, but what I am 100% sure I had perfect was the structure. Not a sentence more or less...I followed that structure like a prayer.

4) Memorize the structure of each paragraph. Use the 10 minutes you have for the tutorial to write down the structure (the 4-5-5-5 sentences) and use general opening sentences for each paragraph. I used always the same thesis presentation sentence on the 1st and the closing sentence on the 4th, only changing the wording depending on the topic.

5)Practice. After you do 4 essays using this formula, you will see everything easier. Tray to prepare the opening sentence of each paragraph. Those are usually the most difficult to generate and if there is something scary on the test, it is the little time you have to produce something decent- only 50 minutes. You don't have time to think. You need to start writing right away. They only look for structure, believe me. I know I repeated the claim in the opening and at the end exactly as it was in the prompt. I didn't have time to restate it in my own words and I thought it would be better to have it with the same words than not have it at all.....so STRUCTURE is what matters (and acceptable grammar)

Sorry for the long post guys, but I think it may help you to pass. I wish you all the best and don't hesitate to contact me. I'm not an expert, but I will gladly share whatever it is to help you pass.

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Repoxi Send me an email to repoxi.bb@gmail.com Yoyo.

Feb 15, 2020

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Mary Repoxi please, can you send me an example of your writing, I am in the same boat. mvlopez2080@outlook.com

Feb 16, 2020

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Grasfresco Dear Repoxi, many thanks to share your suggestions. I follow them. Yesterday I took my test in Miami Dade, the prompt was two strategies to support teacher mentorship programs. You had made my day with your recommendations.

Feb 19, 2020

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og I appreciate it so very much. Thanks.

Feb 19, 2020

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Al Thank u so much! I will try it!

Feb 19, 2020

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