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Sometimes, even as a GMAT teacher, it can be easy to be cynical about Reading Comprehension. “Why bother spending much time teaching Reading Comprehension?” I ask myself in those moments of despair. After all, it’s just reading and answering questions about a passage. It doesn’t have the diverse question types of Critical Reasoning or the grammar rules and “tells” of Sentence Correction. Compared to CR and SC, it sometimes seems that there’s little a GMAT… Read more

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Here at Knewton, we have a lot of skills. Dressing up isn’t one of them.* If you’ve ever been to our office in Union Square (check out this video if you haven’t), you’ve probably noticed our tendency to dress for comfort over style. In other words: sweatshirts, t-shirts, and, yes, even bare feet. (We do shower, though, we promise). Which is why all our team members were so excited when we opened up the brand-new… Read more

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There may only be one application for each school, but everyone approaches the process with a different attitude or style. What’s yours? Take this short quiz to find out – and discover some helpful application tips along the way! Directions: Give yourself 4 points for every A, 3 points for every B, 2 points for every C, and 1 point for every D. 1. You decided to apply to business school because… A) It’s been… Read more

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This weekly MBA admissions tip comes from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert admissions advice, check out their blog. As many applicants are finding out at this time of year, conducting thorough research on MBA programs is an essential step in formulating a list of target schools and crafting convincing essays. Surfing the web and speaking with friends and mentors are great starting points in identifying programs of interest. However, to really get… Read more

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This post comes from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert law school admissions advice, check out their blog. Continuing our series of admissions tips geared towards those individuals who are just beginning to think about their law school applications, we wanted to offer some advice on factors to consider with respect to a school’s facilities and location. Whether speaking with current students or touring the campus for oneself, it’s helpful to approach these… Read more

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With all the talk about the intimidating cost of an MBA degree, you may assume that you have to pay for every cent of it. And while you may be willing to do this, you should nevertheless familiarize yourself with opportunities for reducing the cost of the degree. In our business school scholarships series, we’ll introduce you to some of the opportunities available to MBA applicants. This week, we’ll focus on The Consortium fellowship. Even… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Round-up! This week, check out articles on the “3 million dollar MBA,” women in business school, the business secrets of rock bands, and the privatization of California’s business schools. 1. MBAs Who Make 3 Million Or More Want to make 3 million or more in your lifetime? Attend one of the “top 7″ business schools in the world. 2. Live chat with Dawna Clarke of Tuck Business… Read more

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I run the risk of sounding like a hypocrite here. I’m often fond of telling my students that the GMAT is a reasoning test, not a speed calculation test.  (I say this to assuage their fears after I break the bad news that no calculators are allowed.  I tell them that even if they had calculators, they wouldn’t be of much help, because the arithmetic itself is pretty straightforward.  It’s the packaging of the questions… Read more

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In this week’s edtech news roundup, read articles about new ‘Massive Open Online Courses’ at U of Illinois – Springfield, teachers’ increasing affinity for educational technology, and a bill in Oregon expanding online charter schools. 1. Technology Keeps Students Tethered to Parents Longer than Previous Generations With email, Skype, text messaging, Facebook, and other new ways of communication, the distance between college students and their parents is shrinking. Read more about the positive and negative implications… Read more

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Want to make sure you master the application season come September? Check out this list of ways you can sharpen your skills, your outlook, and be your very best for Round 1 right around the corner. 1. Prep for your interviews now by thinking about your experiences (professional, academic, and extracurricular) and what you have learned from them. 2. For two very different first-hand accounts of what lies ahead, read Robert Reid’s Year One: An… Read more

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