General GMAT
145 articles about General GMAT.
Prime Factors in GMAT Quant
The GMAT is challenging no matter what, especially the Quant section. Using prime factors as a way to break down complex problems into more bite-sized chunks…
GMAT Prep Shortcuts that Work
While nothing can replace good, old-fashioned studying, it can also be helpful to have some tricks up your sleeve on the GMAT. Here we're going to cover some…
Simplifying Sentence Correction on the GMAT
Sentence correction on the GMAT can be challenging. One reason is that many people are not skilled at writing in a grammatically sound way. Additionally, very…
What Is the GMAT Really Testing?
The GMAT is essential for admission to many graduate management and business programs. It is a daunting test that strikes fear into the hearts of takers and…
Becoming a Competitive Business School Candidate
There's a lot more than you might think about becoming a competitive business school candidate. As the standard business degree, employers are often looking…
GMAT Quant: How to Tackle Percentage Problems
The quantitative section of the GMAT is known for being especially challenging, and GMAT percentage problems may be the most difficult of all. However, if you…
What Makes Online GMAT Courses Different From Classroom Instruction
If you are preparing to apply to business school, you know that there are numerous opportunities for assistance. Your options range from interview coaches to…
How to Integrate Your GMAT Preparation into Your Life
The GMAT exam requires preparation. You need to plan your GMAT preparation in order to maximize your results. We have written before about How Long You Should…
GMAT Quant: Studying the Basics
The GMAT Quant is one of the basic sections on the GMAT standardized test. In this section, you have just over an hour to answer 31 multiple-choice questions…
What to Look for in a GMAT Prep Course
Your GMAT score is crucial for your MBA program application. Proper preparation is necessary for you to score your best. Doing well on the GMAT involves…
Using the GMAT Enhanced Score Report to Raise Your Score
We have written before about why you should take the GMAT twice and strategies for your second time. If you are retaking the GMAT, then you should be using the…
Improve Your GMAT Reading Comprehension
Exam-takers will struggle with different sections of the verbal portion of the GMAT. Critical thinking questions are focused on logic, sentence correction on…
Budgeting for GMAT Costs
There are plenty of ways to prepare for a big test. Obviously you will study the material, but you may also practice focus and relaxation exercises, eat…
The Role That Mental Endurance Plays in GMAT Success
There are obvious ways to prepare for GMAT success. Study hard. Use quality study materials. Pace your preparations well. Sleep well the nights leading up to…
What Does It Take to Score Over 700 on the GMAT?
Business school hopefuls scour the internet for the success stories, those underdogs who aced the GMAT exam or the student who found a study trick that earned…
Important Notes for Taking the GMAT a Second Time
We’ve written before about retaking the GMAT, and how to know if it’s the right choice for you. While retaking the exam isn’t an uncommon choice, it doesn’t…
How to Prepare for Reading Comprehension on the GMAT
Preparing for reading comprehension on the GMAT is crucial because it makes up roughly a third of the questions. The passages are about 200-350 words in length…
Starting Your GMAT Prep: Here’s What to Do First
You’ve decided the GMAT is the right test for you. Maybe you’ve even registered for the test. So now what? If you are just beginning your GMAT prep journey, it…
Should You Take the GMAT or the GRE?
The GMAT and the GRE are frequently discussed as rival exams. In reality, they are very different and difficult to even compare. The two tests differ in types…
Three Ways GMAT Preparation Online Prepares You for GMAT Time Management
Want to know the best way to make time fly faster than you knew possible? Take the GMAT! While 62 and 65 minutes (for Quant and Verbal respectively) may sound…
Is the GMAT Actually Important for Business School?
If you are hoping to get into business school, you will most likely be pouring hours of your time into studying for the GMAT exam. At some point, you will…
How to Make Your GMAT Prep More Effective
There are plenty of posts written about how many hours you should devote to GMAT prep. However, if you decide to make up a chart with 100 or 125 hours on it…
Should You Guess on the GMAT?
There’s no doubt that GMAT questions can be tricky. One of the foundational aspects of the best GMAT prep is getting rid of your assumptions and figuring out…
A Shorter GMAT, and What It Means for You
As you may have heard, as of April 2018, the GMAT is officially shorter by half an hour. According to GMAC, the exam will still contain the same content and…