GMAT advice from the EMPOWERgmat team
222 articles on GMAT strategy, study plans, pacing and the MBA application.
Struggle with Math? You Can Still Rock Your GMAT
Getting extra GMAT math help can spell the difference in your score and how it will impact your future. Many prospective MBA students fear the math section on…
4 Non-Negotiables of Online GMAT Courses
Are you trying to choose between online GMAT courses? You've got a lot of options, and not all of those options offer you the same quality. The bad news is…
GMAT Test Prep: How to Prepare for Data Sufficiency Questions
GMAT test prep is always different from one student to the next. Some students worry about test prep for the essay. Others struggle with the math section. The…
How to Write a Killer GMAT Essay
Keep It Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) is a clichéd acronym that's been around a while. However, regarding the GMAT essay, that's what you need to do. You don't need…
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.…
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…
Four Tips to Improve Your GMAT Critical Reasoning
You will face approximately a dozen critical reasoning questions on your GMAT exam. There is a wide variety of types of critical reasoning questions, but…
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…
GMAT Quant: Roman Numeral Questions
If you have the preparation behind you, Quant is a great place to build momentum and fall into a quick rhythm to meet your timing goals. While they are rare…
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…