MBA News Roundup: Global Executive MBAs, Ready-Set-B-School, and Low Scores at Top Schools
Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on global executive MBAs, how to hit the ground running in b-school, the reapplication process, and low scores at the top programs. 1. Going Global: A New Breed of Executive MBA An improving global jobs market …
The Perils of Grammar Puritanism on GMAT SC
It is definitely important to learn the rules of grammar when studying Sentence Correction. But as a GMAT instructor, I’ve noticed that some students try to apply grammar rules so ruthlessly that they sometimes do not understand how certain sentences can be correct. When we teach the past perfect tense, …
Is a One-Year MBA Program Right for You?
Northwestern’s Kellogg offers a highly-regarded one-year program The “traditional” MBA experience — two years, full-time, with a summer internship after the first year — isn’t right for every applicant. Many MBA students choose alternative paths, deciding to get an Executive MBA, attend school part-time, or take classes online. For students …
GMAT SCORE: 450. Is It Over?
Maybe you weren’t feeling well or got tripped up early on and couldn’t recover: whatever the reason, a GMAT score 100+ points lower than your target can be disheartening and feel like a gulf between you and your MBA dreams. Don’t despair – understand that the score reflects your performance …
To Venn or Not to Venn? Depends on the Question.
Many students like to ask me the following question when dealing with overlapping sets problems: “Which are better? Venn diagrams or charts?” I’ve found that students like to ask because every student has a personal preference. Some don’t want to deal with Venn Diagrams because labeling them can get confusing …
More Fun with the Denial Test: Try This CR Assumption Question
In my last post, I covered the theory behind the Denial Test for Critical Reasoning Assumption questions and demonstrated how to do negations properly. If you’re not sure what the Denial Test is or want a refresher on negations, be sure to check out that post before you read on. …
MBA News Roundup: Mini MBA Programs, ForumWatch, and the World Beyond the MBA
Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on mini MBA programs, business school brands, the new integrated reasoning section, and a twist on the traditional b-school case study. 1. Mini MBA Programs At $2,000 to $4,000, mini MBA programs at schools such as …
10 Tips to Get a 6 on Your GMAT Essays
When studying for the GMAT, most aspiring MBAs tend to focus primarily on Quant and Verbal. While it is true that most b-school adcoms assign the most weight to those sections, don’t forget about the Analytical Writing Assessment! Just a little bit of prep on the AWA can go a …
8 MBA Application Myths to Ignore
Heard any of the following application myths before? “If you’re over 27, you should have the word ‘director’ in your title.” “If you went to Harvard for undergrad, you’re in everywhere.” “If you broke 750, you don’t need any work experience.” “Don’t even bother applying Round 3.” If you’re intimidated …
Two Shortcut Formulas for Set Problems
If you’re one of those people who goes crazy over overlapping sets problems, this post is for you. Oftentimes, Venn Diagrams are the way to go on these problems, and I highly recommend that you master them in our GMAT course. However, if you’re more formula-oriented, there’s a handy shortcut …
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