Verbal
39 articles about Verbal.

That ‘Book Heavy’ Study Plan is Likely NOT Going to Get You to Your Score Goal
When it comes to studying for the GMAT, there are LOTS of different resources for you to choose from. As such, assembling the perfect combination of study…

3 Ways That Your PRIDE is Keeping You From Scoring Higher on the GMAT
Over the years, the EMPOWERgmat Team has worked with tens of thousands of Test Takers, helping each to score at a higher level on the GMAT. I’ve dealt with…

The “Math Problem” With a 750+ Score Goal
When it comes to defining an overall score goal, many GMATers will simply state “700 plus” (or the far-more vague “as high as I can get”). For those Test…

This Blog Post Contains a Special EMPOWERgmat Discount Code
As we’re nearing the end of June, many Business School applicants are just beginning their GMAT studies (or are deep into their current study plans). To…

3 Details to Look For When Your CAT Scores Are Not Significantly Improving
Taking full-length CATs at regular intervals throughout one’s studies is an essential part of the study process. Each CAT, when properly taken in full (and in…

The EMPOWERgmat Course – At a Glance
On the Official GMAT, certain subjects and question types appear more frequently than others and are thus worth more to your overall score. For those Test…

Self-Analysis of Your GMAT Performance MUST Include Actual Analysis
Studying for the GMAT can be a challenging endeavor for many Test Takers. Arguably, one of the most common score goals for Test Takers (if not THE most common…

Big Factors in Why Verbal Scores Can Drop on Test Day
Recently, someone who is currently studying for the GMAT asked for my insights into why so many GMATers seem to experience a big drop in their Verbal Scaled…

The One Thing That COULD Actually Kill Your Score During The Verbal Section
Many GMAT Test Takers view the percentiles (that are associated with the Quant and Verbal sections of the Test) with some confusion. Seeing that a Q40 is about…

One of the Toughest Choices You Will Have to Face On Test Day
To begin this article, I have to give you some bad news – you’re probably NOT going to get an 800 on the GMAT. Shocking news, I know – but if we pull together…

3 Advantages to Reviewing Questions That You ALREADY Answered Correctly
Almost without fail, the first questions that most Test Takers will look at after taking a CAT are the questions that were answered incorrectly. Reviewing…

The Challenge(s) That You Face in Your GMAT Prep are NOT That Complicated
Nearing the middle of July, many Test Takers are starting their GMAT prep (or are in the midst of it already) in anticipation of applying to Business School…
What the new GMAC 2016 Official Guide IS and ISN’T
**Note: I will NOT be discussing any individual questions from this new book. Doing so would cheat YOU, the reader, out of experiencing those questions…

The 3 Biggest Problems With How Most GMATers Take Their CATs
The GMAT is a predictable, standardized test. As such, you can train to score at a high level with GMAT test preparation. Full-length practice CAT exams are an…

YOU Are the Cause of Your Pacing Problem
While taking a CAT for GMAT test preparation, or on test day itself, almost all GMAT test takers experience the terrible realization that there are WAY too…