GMAT advice from the EMPOWERgmat team
222 articles on GMAT strategy, study plans, pacing and the MBA application.
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…
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…
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…
MBA Recruiting - Is the Cover Letter Dead?
By John KarageorgeMBAinsight.com The coveted cover letter was a valuable tool for job seekers. It acted as the key to the HR gatekeeper lock. Unfortunately for…
How I aced the GMAT (760 Q49 V46)
By GMAT Club Verified Reviewer bgbeidas How I aced the GMAT (760 Q49 V46) Man have I been looking forward to writing this post and thereby signaling the end of…
To Properly Train for the GMAT, You Should be Using GMAT Materials
Right now, we’re in the midst of GMAT ‘season’ - that period of time when most Test Takers are aiming at upcoming Round 1 or Round 2 application deadlines. As…
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…
Your Ultimate Goals Are MORE Important Than Your Current Timeline
The process of successfully getting an invitation to attend your first-choice Business School requires a variety of intermediate ‘steps’ along the way. As that…
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…
3 Reasons Why You Probably Won’t Score Q51 on Test Day (And What You Can Do to Improve Your Chances)
Whether you know it or not, the top Scaled Score that you can receive in the Quant section of the GMAT is a Q51. These days, that score represents about the…
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…
What the new GMAC 2017 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…
Retaking the GMAT in 16 Days Might Not Be a Great Idea
In 2016, when GMAC adjusted its testing parameters to allow Test Takers to retake the GMAT a mere 16 days after a prior attempt (down from 31 days), many saw…
Getting a Head Start on the Fall Application Season NOW
Most MBA Applicants face a harsh reality when it comes to prepping for the GMAT and working on their applications – EVERYTHING takes longer than the Applicants…
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…
Taking The MOST Realistic Practice CATs is an Essential Part of the Study Process
When it comes to studying for the GMAT, there are LOTS of different practice resource to choose from. While individual Test Takers will vary on how they ‘best’…
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…
The Lazy Thinking Behind the “2 Minutes Per Question” Plan
If you’re familiar with the format of the GMAT, then you know that the Quant section of the Test consists of 37 questions that must be completed in 75 minutes.…
Starting TODAY, You Have Enough Time to Build an AWESOME Round 1 Application
Many Business School applicants enter into the overall process of taking the GMAT and applying to Business School without realizing how much time and effort…
The Top 10 EMPOWERgmat GMATClub Success Stories of 2015
The beginning of the new year rarely allow GMATers to rest for too long, as looming Round 2 application deadlines are on everyone’s minds. With the Round 2…
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…
How to Proceed IF You’ve Been Invited To Retake the GMAT With the Sections in a DIFFERENT Order
Over the course of the last several days, there have been several posts from site users who have received an invitation to retake the GMAT under special…