Test prep · GRE AWA
The GRE AWA is 30 minutes of typing with no autocorrect. Buy back your thinking time.
At 30 WPM, a 550-word essay eats 18 to 19 minutes of the window. At 50 WPM it takes about 11. This course trains the sustained, accurate speed that turns the difference into planning and editing time.
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What you'll be able to do
- Complete 55 lessons from academic vocabulary to full introduction-plus-body drills
- Sustain 40 to 50 WPM on unfamiliar formal prose at 95% accuracy
- Type critique transitions — 'One significant flaw in the argument is' — as whole phrases
- Draft a complete introduction and body paragraph without stopping to fix typos
- Stabilize accuracy at 95% before pushing speed, so repairs stop breaking your train of thought
- Finish a 500 to 600 word essay with time left to reread and edit
Who it's for
This course is for
- Graduate school applicants sitting the GRE Analytical Writing section
- Strong writers whose speed collapses on unfamiliar prose under a reasoning load
- Candidates below 40 WPM who spend most of the window just getting words down
- Non-native English typists who want the formal register in their fingers
Probably not for
- Test-takers already sustaining 60+ WPM at 97% accuracy on formal prose
- Anyone looking for AWA scoring rubrics, essay templates, or graded feedback — this is typing practice only
- Students still learning touch typing; the free beginner course comes first
How the course works
- 1
Diagnose
Start with the free preview lessons. Your per-key and per-word stats show exactly which words, transitions, and symbols are slowing you down under the clock.
- 2
Drill
Work through vocabulary, phrase, and paragraph lessons in order. Each one is short, replayable, and saves your best speed and accuracy so you can see the trend.
- 3
Simulate
Finish with full-length timed simulations that mirror the real format, so the pace of the actual test feels familiar rather than frightening.
Curriculum
8 modules · 50 drills · 5 simulations · ~5.5 hrs
Three modules: vocabulary and transitions as an accuracy anchor, introduction and body paragraph drills, then argument analysis and a full intro-plus-body simulation. Every prompt is original and written in the formal register the AWA rubric rewards.
GRE Analytical Writing Typing Prep8 modules · 50 drills · 5 simulations · ~5.5 hrs
Orientation & Diagnostic
3 lessonsFoundations A: Academic Vocabulary
9 lessonsFoundations B: Templates & Transitions
9 lessonsFluency Under the Clock A: Short Responses
9 lessonsFluency Under the Clock B: Body Paragraphs
9 lessonsEndurance & Realism
9 lessonsFull Simulations
5 lessonsFinal Assessment
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Why typing speed matters for GRE Analytical Writing
The question is not whether you can type an essay in 30 minutes. It is whether you can plan it, type it, and review it and still finish comfortably. The difference between 30 and 50 WPM is almost twice the cognitive time.
The AWA interface has no autocorrect. Every typo is fixed by hand, and each fix costs 2 to 5 seconds of context switching. 70 WPM at 88% accuracy often loses to 50 WPM at 97%.
A large share of a strong AWA essay is transition sentences. When your fingers know them as phrases rather than word sequences, you gain seconds at every paragraph pivot.
30-day money-back guarantee
Try the free preview lessons first. If you buy and the course still is not right for you, email us within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked. Payments are handled by Polar; refunds go back to your original payment method.
Frequently asked questions
How fast do I need to type for the GRE AWA?
About 40 to 50 WPM sustained on unfamiliar prose at 95% accuracy is enough to write a strong 500 to 600 word response comfortably. Lower is workable with a simpler structure; higher is wasted unless your accuracy holds.
Is this the official the GRE Analytical Writing section?
No. This is independent typing practice built around the format and time pressure of the GRE Analytical Writing section. GRE is a trademark of its respective owner, and SureTyping is not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Every prompt and response is original practice material, not recycled sample answers.
How long before the GRE should I start?
Do not compress it. Twenty minutes a day for twenty days produces more than five hours the weekend before, because motor skills consolidate overnight. Run at least three full 30-minute simulations before your real attempt.
Should I work on speed or accuracy first?
Accuracy. If you are at 91%, get to 95% before touching speed, then hold 95% while nudging WPM up two or three points per week. Track the two numbers separately.
Does my progress save?
Yes. Lesson completions, speed and accuracy history, and your all-time best records are stored on your account, so you can pick up on any device where you left off.
Can I try the GRE AWA course before I buy?
Yes. The first 2 lessons of every paid course are free previews — sign in and start typing. If the drills feel right, one purchase unlocks the rest.
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