Analyze an Issue: Understanding Culture Through Youth Trends

In this episode of GRE Insider, we take a deep dive into one of the official GRE Analyze an Issue prompts:

“The best way to understand contemporary culture is to analyze the trends of its youth.”

We break down how to approach this essay from every angle—framing a strong thesis, crafting compelling arguments, addressing counterpoints, and structuring your essay to earn a top score.

🎯 What you’ll learn:

• How to interpret and analyze GRE Issue prompts effectively
• Strategies for developing high-impact examples (like #MeToo, Gen Z activism, and sustainability trends)
• The role of counterarguments in scoring a 6
• Why youth culture matters—and where this logic has limits

Whether you're a future test-taker or just curious about how GRE writing works, this episode offers practical insights and real-world context that’ll make your next essay stronger.