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General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, IR, Study Plans

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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, Study Plans

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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, IR, Study Plans

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…

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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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, Study Plans

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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, IR, Study Plans

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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, Study Plans

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…

Verbal, Study Plans

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…

General GMAT, Verbal, Study Plans

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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, Study Plans

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…

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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…

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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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal, IR, Study Plans

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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal

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…

General GMAT, Quant, Verbal

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…