Ever wonder what time of day you should schedule the GMAT in order to get the best score? Check out our guest post on OnlineSchools.com, What time of day should you take the GMAT?
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One of the most common areas of frustration for my GMAT students is rate problems. This seems a general extension of the challenges that word problems overall pose to students, but rate problems are particularly tricky. They require intensive setup and often rely on your realizing an implicit piece of information. As a basic example, suppose I tell you that two joggers run a single lap around the same track. Aaron runs at a rate… Read more
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One of the most important aspects of the GMAT prep experience is the ability not only to ask questions, but also to work through mistakes, and, ultimately, understand where you went wrong. Often, simply asking a question and receiving an answer isn’t enough to really stimulate learning — which is why our GMAT prep team has been hard at work creating our new Answers forum. Starting today, we’ll be shifting all our academic support from… Read more
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You’ve probably heard that the GMAT doesn’t require math or verbal skills beyond the high-school level and that it tests your analytical ability as opposed to your knowledge of a particular subject. All this, while true, may lead you to think you don’t have to memorize anything for the test. But this isn’t true, particularly with the verbal section. This series of posts will focus on areas where you can’t necessarily rely on your reasoning… Read more
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How do you know when you’ve studied enough for the GMAT? It’s a question we get frequently for our students. And it’s a good one: after so much prep work, how do you know – really know – that you’re ready? Here are 40 signs that it might be time to go ahead and take your chances on the test: 1. After steadily increasing over the course of several months, your CAT scores have recently… Read more
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Before you’re matched with your ideal score, studying for the GMAT can feel much like the torturous process we call dating. Luckily, we’re here to help you navigate the treacherous waters of computer adaptive testing. Here’s some classic dating advice, applied to the GMAT. 1. Just as in a romantic encounter, first impressions can make a huge impact on the outcome of your “date” with the GMAT. Some problems require that you test solutions while… Read more
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Many students struggle with test anxiety at some point in their lives. Whether you’re paralyzed by anxiety before an important exam, or just have a few butterflies, here are 10 tips to put your mind at ease before you set foot in the test center. 1. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. This one is key. Yes, you should study hard for the GMAT, and yes, the GMAT is a very important component of… Read more
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Feeling overwhelmed or disorganized in regards to your GMAT prep routine? Here are a few ways to “dust off” your habits just in time for the warmer weather. Remember, the more targeted and efficient your study plan, the more time you’ll have to spend outside in the sunshine! 1. Refresh your GMAT score. Reassess yourself by taking another practice CAT if you haven’t already. Be sure to take the CAT under test-like conditions in order… Read more
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Want to achieve your dream GMAT score? Here are 5 ways to make that goal a reality. 1. Target your weaknesses but reinforce your strengths. “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” -Aristotle If you’ve taken the GMAT before, make sure you’re not just going through the motions with your studying. Target your weaknesses for the most efficient score increase. If you are performing well in Reading Comprehension but having trouble with Data Sufficiency,… Read more
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If all your GMAT prep so far has consisted of drills — Data Sufficiency drills, Sentence Correction drills, Problem Solving drills — then it’s time to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Yes, drills can help improve your skills, but if you want to reach your goal score as efficiently as possible, you should also be looking at your timing and general strategy. Check out these 6 timing and strategy tips… Read more
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