General GMAT
145 articles about General GMAT.
The New GMAT Focus Edition Changes How We'll All Be Taking the GMAT
The New GMAT Focus Edition - What is it? How is it different? How will it impact admissions? NOTE: The GMAT Focus Edition is slated for release later this…
You Can't Score 700+ If You Pretend to be A Speed Reading Superhero
Are you tired of breezing through GMAT passages only to realize you missed crucial information, or literally remember absolutely nothing? Or feeling like…
15 - 760+: Defining Your Pacing Problem in the Quant and/or Verbal Sections (Part 1)
Over the years, one of the most common concerns that I’ve heard from GMATers is about their pacing – specifically, the fact that they have to rush through a…
14 - 760+: Your Big Problem With the Verbal Section is Based on a “Probability Problem”
Many Test Takers tend to find the Quant section of the GMAT to be easier than the Verbal section. Quant is based on more ‘obvious’ rules and patterns and you…
13 - 760+: Reading Comp: Practice Your Reading Pace on 3 Passages
In the prior post, we discussed proper reading pace for when you deal with GMAT RC passages (as a reminder, that pace should be about 150 words per minute).…
12 - 760+: Reading Comp - Learning to Read GMAT RC at the Perfect Pace
Many GMATers make the mistake of thinking that ‘skimming’ is the proper way to deal with Reading Comp passages. By its nature, skimming is often a desperate…
11 - 760+: Explanations to the Prior 3 Problem Solving Questions
1) A motorist averaged 40 miles per hour on his way to work. He averaged 70 miles per hour on his way home along the same route. Which of the following is the…
10 - 760+: Use the Answers to Your Advantage on These 3 Questions….
Each of the three questions listed here can be solved algebraically. However, if you pay attention to the five answer choices in each question, then you can…
9 - 760+: Using the Answers in a PS Question to Your Advantage
In a couple of prior posts in this thread, we’ve discussed how to taking advantage of the answer choices (by TESTing THE ANSWERS or by thinking about what the…
8 - 760+: Answer to the Prior Question - Long Math Approaches vs. Faster Tactical Approaches
In the prior post, I listed the following Quant PS question: Andrew has a certain number of coins in his pocket. He has three times as many dimes as quarters…
7 - 760+: Acknowledge That “Your Way” is NOT Necessarily the Fastest Way (and Then CHANGE Your Approach)
The GMAT is a remarkably consistent and predictable Exam, so improving your performance isn’t just about ‘fixing’ the things that you are doing ‘wrong’ – it’s…
6 - 760+: Solutions - The Patterns Behind those Prior 3 PS Questions
While each of these three prompts might look complex, you CAN get to the correct answer by defining the patterns involved. 1) How many positive integers, from…
5 - 760+: Test Your Pattern-Finding Skills on These 3 PS Questions
For each of these three prompts, you should attempt to ‘play around’ with the question to define the pattern(s) involved – using the same approach showcased in…
4 - 760+: Finding Patterns in PS Questions When You Don’t Immediately See Them
Since the GMAT is a standardized Test, all of the questions that you’ll face are designed around one or more patterns. Sometimes the patterns are obvious…
3 - 760+: Learning to Solve Quant Questions in More than Just One Way (3 approaches)
In the prior blog post, I hinted that there were (at least) 3 different approaches to solving the included OG Diagnostic question. Here they are: 1st Approach…
2 - 760+: Learning to Solve Quant Questions in More than Just One Way (part 1)
The Quant section of the GMAT is NOT a ‘math test’ – it’s a ‘critical thinking test’ that uses math as the subject through which you can prove your critical…
1 - 760+: What GMAT Assassins Do to Score at the Highest Levels
Whether you’re just beginning your studies or have been training for the GMAT for some time now, you likely have some idea of what your ‘goal score’ is. For…
3 Ways to Reach the 700 GMAT Percentile
Here are 3 Ways to Reach the 700 GMAT Percentile. We understand that your GMAT score is one of the most important things in your life right now. If you are…
Do Well On The GMAT Even If You’re Not A Great Test Taker
GMAT prep can help you even if you aren't a great test-taker. When you want to get into a good MBA program, your GMAT score is essential for success. With the…
How to Crush the Verbal Section of the GMAT
The verbal GMAT section may get less attention, but it is still important. If you study hard for the verbal section, you can greatly improve your overall GMAT…
Avoiding Stress During GMAT Prep
When you're prepping to take the GMAT, it can be a stressful time. However, with the right GMAT advice, you can avoid stress and still succeed on the test.…
Why Go To A School That Requires GMAT Scores?
When you're applying to graduate school, you may be required to provide a GMAT score. But why is this important? We'll look at the reasons why colleges want to…
Do You Need To Retake The GMAT?
Retaking the GMAT is an option many pre-grad students choose. But how do you know when you need to or if you should retake it? We’re answering all of your…
Why You Should Invest In A GMAT Prep Course
Taking the GMAT is a huge undertaking. The exam requires quite a bit of studying if you want to achieve a score that’s good enough to get you into the school…