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Looking for GAMSAT ® example essays or GAMSAT ® essay topics for Section 2 Written Communication? This page collects free marked Task A and Task B sample essays , theme lists, and tutor feedback so you can see what a medium-standard and high-standard GAMSAT ® Section 2 example essay looks like. Read the annotated samples, download the essay writing guide, then write from a fresh prompt with the GAMSAT ® quote generator and keep full marking strategy on how to prepare for Section 2.
These are GradReady practice samples, not official ACER essays. ACER currently presents each Written Communication task as four statements on a common theme; several practice sets below still use five quotes. Either way, markers reward an original response to the day’s theme — not a memorised script. Regular timed writing beats passive reading of sample essays.
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The downloadable GAMSAT ® essay writing guide includes writing principles plus extra low, medium, and high marked example essays beyond the two annotated samples on this page.
The job of GAMSAT ® example essays is to show the standard — not to give you a template to reuse on test day. ACER’s Information Booklet and official preparation guidance both warn that pre-prepared or borrowed essays score poorly and that Written Communication responses are plagiarism-checked, including against AI and previously submitted answers. Study the samples, then write your own essay from a new prompt.
ACER also recommends completing sample essay prompts under simulated test conditions, asking someone else to suggest improvements, and rereading your own essays after a few days. The annotated GAMSAT ® essays below answer “what does a good GAMSAT ® essay look like?” — they are not a substitute for writing.
After you read a marked GAMSAT ® essay — or your own draft — score it against the questions ACER says examiners consider. Official wording is on ACER’s preparation page ; the table turns those questions into something you can tick on a sample.
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| Examiner focus Examiner focus |
What to look for in a sample essay What to look for in a sample essay |
Quick self-check on your draft Quick self-check on your draft |
|---|---|---|
| Ideas developed from the prompt Ideas developed from the prompt |
The thesis could only belong to this theme, not any theme. The thesis could only belong to this theme, not any theme. |
Can I name the theme in five words? Can I name the theme in five words? |
| How well the issues are explored How well the issues are explored |
Examples are analysed for motives, limits, and consequences — not just named. Examples are analysed for motives, limits, and consequences — not just named. |
Does each body paragraph answer ‘so what?’ Does each body paragraph answer ‘so what?’ |
| Structured, organised writing Structured, organised writing |
One main idea per paragraph; the reader can follow the thinking without rereading. One main idea per paragraph; the reader can follow the thinking without rereading. |
Would a tired marker find the thesis in the first screen? Would a tired marker find the thesis in the first screen? |
| Clear, fluent expression Clear, fluent expression |
Sentences are easy to read at speed. Isolated typos matter less than muddled syntax. Sentences are easy to read at speed. Isolated typos matter less than muddled syntax. |
Did I use leftover minutes on unclear sentences, not spelling hunts? Did I use leftover minutes on unclear sentences, not spelling hunts? |
| Precise, appropriate language Precise, appropriate language |
Words fit the theme. Jargon and theatrical vocabulary do not replace thinking. Words fit the theme. Jargon and theatrical vocabulary do not replace thinking. |
Could I explain the same idea in simpler words? Could I explain the same idea in simpler words? |
ACER assesses Written Communication on Thought and Content and Organisation and Expression. You do not need a numeric rubric ACER does not publish — you need a repeatable way to compare GAMSAT ® sample essays with your next draft. Keep a one-line log (date, Task A or Task B, theme, top weakness) so reading examples does not become passive highlighting. Fit that review habit into a GAMSAT ® study schedule so Section 2 does not disappear behind science work.
Searchers looking for high scoring GAMSAT ® essays usually want a quality band, not a magic word count. ACER assesses Written Communication on the quality of thinking about a topic and the control of language used to develop it. The table below translates the tutor comments on this page — and the extra marked bands in the PDF guide — into a practical comparison.
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| Quality Quality |
Weaker / low-standard sample Weaker / low-standard sample |
Medium-standard sample Medium-standard sample |
High-standard sample High-standard sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme fit Theme fit |
Generic or pre-written; could sit under almost any prompt. Generic or pre-written; could sit under almost any prompt. |
Clearly on the theme, but one example may not defend the thesis. Clearly on the theme, but one example may not defend the thesis. |
Every paragraph develops one original angle on the prompt set. Every paragraph develops one original angle on the prompt set. |
| Ideas Ideas |
Theme is ‘good’ or ‘bad’; examples are named, not analysed. Theme is ‘good’ or ‘bad’; examples are named, not analysed. |
Informed examples, but analysis stays at the surface. Informed examples, but analysis stays at the surface. |
Specific contention; examples are pulled apart for motives and consequences. Specific contention; examples are pulled apart for motives and consequences. |
| Organisation Organisation |
Paragraphs mix several claims; introduction does not preview the argument. Paragraphs mix several claims; introduction does not preview the argument. |
Clear argumentative shape, with occasional drift. Clear argumentative shape, with occasional drift. |
Cohesive even when the form is flexible; the reader can follow the thinking. Cohesive even when the form is flexible; the reader can follow the thinking. |
| On this page On this page |
Extra low-standard marked essays are in the PDF guide. Extra low-standard marked essays are in the PDF guide. |
Task A democracy / power sample below. Task A democracy / power sample below. |
Task B creativity sample below — shorter, but more original. Task B creativity sample below — shorter, but more original. |
Full ACER marking language, examiner questions, and scoring context belong on GAMSAT ® Section 2 . Use this page to see those criteria in actual sample essays.
A strong GAMSAT ® essay, no matter what structure you choose, should:
When writing your GAMSAT ® essays, critique the draft against these four points, then against a marked sample at a similar quality band. It is also useful to build a GAMSAT ® essay idea bank so you are not inventing examples from scratch under the timer.
Want more tips on how to ace GAMSAT ® Section 2 after reviewing our GAMSAT ® example essays? Our expert tutors, Nick and Caroline, provide further tips to help improve your essay writing skills in this Free GAMSAT ® Example Essays video guide.
Simply reading GAMSAT ® essay examples is not enough. Writing needs to be done in a structured fashion so you get the most out of each sample and each draft. We recommend that you:
You can find more detailed GAMSAT ® Section 2 Essay Writing Tips and a Section 2 Reading List on our guide here: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Section 2.
Make sure you also sign up for our GAMSAT ® Free Trial to get a wealth of other free GAMSAT ® Resources including a recording of our GAMSAT ® Essay Writing Webinar:
For a further breakdown and more tips visit our guide: How to Prepare for GAMSAT ® Section 2.
GAMSAT ® Section 2 (Written Communication) is typed, not handwritten. ACER allocates 65 minutes for two writing tasks — about 30 minutes each, including planning. There is no separate reading-only window: you manage planning and writing within that 65 minutes. Practise the samples on this page by typing, then use GAMSAT ® Section 2 for timing, remote-proctoring, and marking-criteria detail.
Many students will be used to completing practice essays by hand, and it is important to tailor your practice to the exam context as closely as possible. Note that on the digital interface of the GAMSAT ® exam , there will be no autocorrect function or 'copy and paste' functions. Thus, it is important that when practising, you disable the autocorrect feature as well as any automated correction functions of your writing software. Programs with a simple interface like Notepad (and similar alternatives available online) are recommended.
Another consideration with regards to Section 2 (Written Communication) preparation is the paragraph/word count you are expected to reach. 400-600 words per essay has typically been used as a rough estimate of what students should aim to achieve under the previous handwritten condition. In contrast, a reasonably fast typist will be able to reach up to 1000 words in a 30-minute essay. Whilst the emphasis should still be on the quality of your writing and ideas, it is still important to keep in mind that you should be aiming for a longer essay than you would under handwritten conditions. The high-standard Task B sample below is much shorter than the medium Task A sample — a useful reminder that quality beats length.
Below you will find tips to help tailor your preparation to the typed format:
For more information, check out our GAMSAT ® to Med School Podcast episode which specifically covers GAMSAT ® Section 2 advice and best practices.
ACER does not provide any guidelines in regards to an essay structure, minimum word count, or how long your GAMSAT ® Section 2 essays should be. However, a maxim that holds true even for the GAMSAT ® Exam is 'quality over quantity'.
The quality of what you write is much more important than the quantity and as such, you should focus on what you write about and your expression and organisation of ideas. A basic guideline to your GAMSAT ® essay Structure is:
Note however that this example structure is not necessarily applicable to every type of essay. If you were to write a creative piece, the structure of your GAMSAT ® essay could certainly be more flexible. The main factor to take into account is how to best organise your ideas to ensure that your arguments are conveyed logically and coherently. You can practise using our Free GAMSAT ® Quote Generator which has over 90 Section 2 essay prompts, covering 40+ themes. For Task A versus Task B planning defaults, use the comparison table on GAMSAT ® Section 2.
As mentioned above, a common piece of advice is to aim for about 400-600 words, but the most important point is to focus on the quality of your essay rather than the quantity. If you can express an idea clearly and effectively in fewer words then do it.
For tips on Section 2 of the GAMSAT ® exam, our study guide contains a 14-page section 2 essay writing guide. Sign up here: GAMSAT ® Free Trial
For general tips and strategies on how you can prepare for the GAMSAT ® Exam, visit our Guide to GAMSAT ® Preparation.
There are many GAMSAT ® essay styles to try, and each have their own advantages, disadvantages, and challenges. The list below is by no means exhaustive but may help provide you with some ideas and styles to trial. You should aim to test different styles and work out what works for you best. The Task A sample below is argumentative; the Task B sample is a more original, speech-like reflection.
These GAMSAT ® essays follow a basic structure, using an introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You will take a strong central opinion, and introduce it in your introduction. Each body paragraph should contain one supporting example, and detailed critical analysis, in order to defend your argument. These essays:
These GAMSAT ® essays allow you to demonstrate your emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and empathy. These are vital qualities to demonstrate in the entrance exam for medical school. Try to avoid a hybrid of argumentative and personal styles: personal essays that take three short anecdotes and discuss them in an introduction/three body paragraphs/conclusion structure do not usually come across as sincere.
Taking one, strong personal experience that is related to the theme of the prompts, and analysing it in detail, is a great way to start. Show your marker what you felt and why you felt that way - demonstrate your emotional and psychological analytical skills. These essays:
Writing short stories is an excellent way of standing out. They allow you to show emotional and psychological insight, but without having the restraint of personal experience.
In a short story, try to stick within your own realm of experience. A short story does not have to be a Hollywood Blockbuster: often the simplest plots are those that are the most sincere, touching, and effective. Remember that the point of these essays is not to write a dramatic story. It is to demonstrate your social, emotional, or psychological reasoning skills to your marker. These essays:
In order to choose a style, it’s important to look at the theme of the prompts, and what they invite. There is no ‘correct’ approach!
Section 2 of the GAMSAT ® — also called Section II or Written Communication — consists of two different essays (usually called Task A and Task B), each in response to their own set of stimuli. ACER currently describes each task as four statements on a common theme. Older practice materials — including several GradReady GAMSAT ® essay topics below — still use five quotes. The skill is the same: find the shared theme and write an original response. Task A generally deals with socio-cultural issues; Task B deals with more personal and social issues. Examples of themes include the following:
You can find further essay topics using this free GAMSAT ® Section 2 Essay Quote Generator:
Even with all of the above tips and topics, it can be difficult to start writing without an idea of what a GAMSAT ® Essay should look like. That's why we've decided to provide an example essay below with feedback provided by our tutors to help you make a start on your preparation for Section 2 of the GAMSAT ® Exam. Treat each sample as a marked case study: read the comments, then write a fresh essay rather than imitating the wording.
Use this GAMSAT ® Task A example essay as a medium-standard case study, not as a model to copy. The writer chose a socio-cultural theme — power, voting, and whether elections actually transfer control — which is the usual Task A territory. The argument is visible, the examples are informed, and the shape is a conventional argumentative essay. That is why it sits in the medium band rather than the low band.
The comments that lift it toward a high scoring GAMSAT ® essay are specific:
A useful drill: cover the sample, write a 30-minute Task A on a different democracy or power prompt, then uncover the feedback and ask whether your examples all defend one thesis. Fresh prompts are on the GAMSAT ® quote generator.
This GAMSAT ® Task B example essay is the high-standard sample on the page. Task B usually sits on personal and social themes — here, creativity, originality, and the cost of making something new. The response is shorter than the Task A sample and does not use a three-example argumentative frame. That is the point of keeping both GAMSAT ® Section 2 sample essays on one page: a high-standard Written Communication piece can be brief if the thinking is original and the voice is controlled.
When you annotate this sample, notice:
Do not treat the theatrical voice as a recipe. If your practice marks on creative pieces are inconsistent, a clear argumentative Task B is a safer default while you build control. Style choice and marking criteria stay on how to prepare for GAMSAT ® Section 2.
Make sure to also sign up to our GAMSAT ® Free Trial to watch a recording of our GAMSAT ® Essay Writing Workshop! Check out the 10 minute excerpt below:
GAMSAT ® example essays are annotated Section 2 Written Communication samples — usually a Task A and Task B response to a themed prompt set — with tutor comments so you can see what a medium-standard or high-standard essay looks like. Use them to calibrate quality, not as scripts to memorise.
Read the prompt set first, then the sample, then the feedback. Note theme fit, thesis clarity, example depth, and organisation. Write your own response to a fresh prompt and compare one weakness at a time. Do not copy phrasing — ACER plagiarism-checks Written Communication, including pre-prepared essays.
No. These are free GradReady GAMSAT ® example essays and practice prompts. ACER produces the only official GAMSAT ® preparation materials, including sample essay prompts in the e-books and Online Written Communication Practice Tests. Use this page for extra annotated feedback, then benchmark against official materials.
Understand the theme: read every statement, identify the main theme and related tensions, then write a clear thesis. Brainstorm two or three supporting examples, choose a structure that fits the theme, and plan topic sentences before drafting. Your response must engage the prompt set — otherwise markers cannot reward it.
Common GAMSAT ® essay styles are argumentative essays, personal reflective essays, and short stories. Task A socio-cultural themes often suit an argumentative response; Task B personal and social themes often suit reflection. Test different styles in practice and use the form that lets you develop ideas clearly in 30 minutes.
ACER’s 2026 Information Booklet states that spelling and punctuation errors will not impact Written Communication scores. Markers still assess whether you have written clearly and fluently. Use leftover minutes to check theme fit and unclear sentences rather than hunting typos.
ACER’s current Information Booklet describes each Written Communication task as four statements on a common theme. Older GradReady practice sets and the annotated samples on this page often use five quotes. Train the same skill either way: find the shared theme and write an original response.
You can learn a flexible shape — introduction, a few developed paragraphs, conclusion — from GAMSAT ® essay examples , but you should not reuse sentences, stock openings, or a memorised script. ACER’s Information Booklet says an essay is original only when it is written in response to the topics on the test day, and that borrowed or pre-prepared essays can be flagged even if you never saw the original source. Copy the review habit, not the wording.
No. The statements are a themed prompt, not a comprehension worksheet. You do not have to mention every quote. You do have to show that you understood the shared theme and developed a thoughtful response. ACER also notes that you do not need to agree with the prompts.
A small set of annotated GAMSAT ® essays used carefully beats a large unread pile. Work through the two marked samples here, then the extra low, medium, and high responses in the essay writing guide. After each sample, write one fresh essay and review it with the checklist above. Official volume for benchmarking comes from ACER’s Online Written Communication Practice Tests ; extra marked analysis also appears in the GradReady GAMSAT ® textbook essay chapter.
The Task A sample is a medium-standard argumentative response to a socio-cultural theme (power and elections). The Task B sample is a high-standard, shorter reflective piece on a personal and social theme (creativity). Together they show that GAMSAT ® Written Communication examples are judged on thinking and control of language, not on matching one house style.
Full Written Communication strategy, ACER marking criteria, and Task A/B timing beyond sample essays.
Fresh Section 2 essay prompts and themes for timed writing.
Broader free practice across sections, including MCQs and an online practice test.
Humanities reading that supports the ideas you draw on in essays.
Broader free library including planners and practice links.
Overall preparation strategy across all sections.
How Section 2 contributes to overall score and cutoffs.
Textbook chapter with further marked example essays and an essay-writing guide.
Put regular essay writing and sample review into a weekly plan.
Official Written Communication practice tests and examiner questions.
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