GMAT advice from the EMPOWERgmat team
222 articles on GMAT strategy, study plans, pacing and the MBA application.
GMAT Algebra: Things to Remember
If you’re just beginning your GMAT prep and it’s been a while since you’ve studied math at a high school level or above, you’re likely very intimidated. Just…
Ace Sentence Correction on the GMAT Exam
About a third of the questions in the verbal section of the GMAT are sentence correction questions. These questions test your English skills and are known 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…
Integrated Reasoning and Your GMAT Prep
Integrated Reasoning (IR) is the newest section on the GMAT exam. Introduced in 2012, it aims to test your ability to analyze and interpret data. The questions…
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…
Tips to Keep Your GMAT Prep on Schedule
It’s one thing to organize and plan your GMAT study schedule. It’s another entirely to stick to it. Sheer determination alone won’t get you across the finish…
Why You Should Choose an Online GMAT Course Instead of Classroom Instruction
As you prepare for your GMAT exam, you may be surprised at the variety of study options. Some business school hopefuls decide to self-direct and use GMAT prep…
How to Order Your GMAT Sections
In June of 2017, GMAC announced the GMAT Select Sections Order. This means that GMAT test takers can now choose the order in which they complete the exam. This…
How Long Should You Study for the GMAT?
Here’s a common question: How much time should you spend studying for the GMAT exam? Many experts say things like “a minimum of 100 hours.” Others say to…
GMAT Verbal: What’s a Good Score?
Business school hopefuls spend months on GMAT prep, but even in that 100+ hours of study, the verbal section of the exam often gets overlooked. Many…
Ace Your Essay: Tips for Scoring High on the GMAT AWA
During GMAT prep, many people often neglect the AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) portion of the GMAT exam. However, the AWA is different from the rest of…
The Day Before Your GMAT Exam
You’ve studied for months, and your scores on the practice tests are promising. Finally, you have registered for the GMAT exam, and it’s almost test day. There…
Start Your GMAT Preparation with Quant Topics
You know you need to start your GMAT preparation, but where do you begin? There’s not one right way to cover the material you need to know, but there are good…
College Exams vs. GMAT Prep
After years in undergrad, you’re used to the drill. You stay up late, you read, you review your notes. When exam time comes, you take a deep breath and do your…
You Should Take the GMAT Twice!
If you want to get into your top schools, your GMAT exam scores need to show your full potential. Even if you work hard to prepare, you may take the exam and…
Scheduling Your GMAT with Application Rounds in Mind
You're hard at work preparing for the GMAT, but when should you schedule the actual test? There are many factors to consider, and all of them hinge on the…