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<p>How do you know?</p>
<p>Maybe your answer to this question was a negative for you, but the rest of your application overcame this weakness.</p>
<p>(Unless this question is a litmus test, which I doubt)</p>
<p>I highly endorse the type of analysis suggested by @chezcurie</p>
<ol>
<li>Develop a strategy for answering essay questions by figuring out what really is being asked</li>
<li>Choose tactics that will implement the strategy</li>
<li>Demonstrate good writing skill/thoughtfulness/insight</li>
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