MBA Advice & Tips
25 articles about MBA Advice & Tips.
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…
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 Key Ingredients for Online GMAT Courses
When it comes to online GMAT courses, you have options. The unfortunate reality is that you also have a lot of bad, or inferior options. More than anything…
What Sets Our GMAT Prep Course Apart?
Search for "GMAT prep course" on Google, and you're bound to get tons of hits. With hundreds, maybe even thousands, to choose from, how do you know what's…
Advantages of Computer-Based GMAT Prep
Every year a new crop of official GMAT prep books are written, printed, and shipped to bookstores all over the country. They've served their purpose in the…
Should You Get Your MBA?
So, you might get your MBA? Well, it can be a great decision and a real boost for your career. However, you need to ask yourself if an MBA is right for you.…
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…
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…
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…
Why EMPOWERgmat Built a Program Centered on Official GMAT material
GMAT test preparation involves making sure you have the basic skills you need, understand the question formats, and know how to pace yourself. EMPOWERgmat…
Is the Cover Letter Dead?
The coveted cover letter was a valuable tool for job seekers. It acted as the key to the HR gatekeeper lock. Unfortunately for the cover letter, the rise of…
3 Ways to Potentially Improve Your Overall Application (Even After You’ve Sent It In!)
During application season, most Business School applicants assume that once they’ve submitted their applications that the process of applying to Business…
You CAN Cement Your Future With the Choices that YOU Make in 2017
We’re now just beginning the first full week of 2017 and this is a time of year when many people look to define their goals for the coming 12 months. The start…
When You’re Stuck, Ask For Help (And Try To Do So In A TIMELY Fashion).
We are currently right in the middle of “GMAT Season” – that busy time of year (after most of the Round 1 deadlines have passed) when many GMATers are still…
3 Reasons Why it’s Actually Advantageous to Apply For Round 2
The process of putting together a strong overall application involves a number of different ‘steps.’ However, many prospective MBA candidates come into the…