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Want a 750+? Think Your Way Through This Challenge Problem! 0

by Stacey Koprince on May 24, 20131369378825

A few months ago, I wrote a couple of articles targeted toward those students looking for a super-high score (one for quant, one for verbal). I challenged …
MBA Life on Youtube: A Day in the Life of an MBA Student 0

by Knewton on May 23, 20131369292455

Wondering what the daily routine of a typical b-school student looks like? NYU Stern has put together a series of “day in the life” Youtube videos, …
Congratulations! You’ve Got More Studying to Do 0

by Kaplan GMAT on May 22, 20131369206052

During my time as a GMAT instructor for Kaplan Test Prep, I have had the great pleasure to work with a select few individuals who display such foresight and …
2013 Beat The GMAT Scholarship Winners 9

by Beat The GMAT on May 21, 20131369119604

Beat The GMAT is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Beat The GMAT Scholarship. Congrats to the eight winners below: 1st place: Grace Lesser 2nd place: …
Conclusions Are Key for Critical Reasoning 0

by Veritas Prep on May 20, 20131369033206

Critical reasoning questions on the GMAT tend to follow the same structure over and over again. This means that they can be answered the same way over and over …
Conceptual Thinking on the GMAT 0

by Veritas Prep on May 19, 20131368946802

Today’s article comes from Veritas Prep GMAT instructor, Ron Awad. A common complaint I hear from students is: “I’m not good at algebra.” Full …
Assessing Your MBA Profile 0

by Beat The GMAT on May 18, 20131368860417

How will admissions officers weigh your MBA application? How do admissions officers deal with the situation they face of too many good candidates and not …

GMAT Verbal

Understanding Illogical Modifiers 0

by Veritas Prep on May 24, 20131369404031

Improve your Verbal score by learning to recognize the wrong placement of modifiers.
Conclusions Are Key for Critical Reasoning 0

by Veritas Prep on May 20, 20131369033206

You can remember the four major CR categories with the mnemonic SWIM.
Electric Lemonade: Using Personal Knowledge on the GMAT 2

by Kaplan GMAT on May 14, 20131368514815

Learn one simple strategy that prevents you from falling into misleading traps.

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GMAT Math

Want a 750+? Think Your Way Through This Challenge Problem! 0

by Stacey Koprince on May 24, 20131369378825

If you are going for a super-high score, you should be able to think or theorize your way through some problems.
Using Answer Choices on the GMAT 0

by Veritas Prep on May 22, 20131369231258

Learn how the answer choices can drastically increase your efficiency and accuracy.
Manhattan GMAT Challenge Problem of the Week- 20 May 2013 0

by Manhattan GMAT on May 20, 20131369058405

Work backwards from the answers in order to solve this week's challenge problem.

GMAT Prep

Take a Practice Test Already 0

by Brent Hanneson on May 23, 20131369317623

Take a practice test and then devise a study plan!
Congratulations! You’ve Got More Studying to Do 0

by Kaplan GMAT on May 22, 20131369206052

The GMAT is the big obstacle for people interested in attending b-school. Here's how to overcome it!
What to Expect on Test Day 0

by Stacey Koprince on May 16, 20131368687649

Discover what’s going to happen when you finally get to take the GMAT.
GMAT Study Timeline 1

by HowToMBA on May 13, 20131368428457

Discover some resources to help decrease your anxiety and come up with a successful GMAT study plan.
GMAT Fluency 0

by Kaplan GMAT on May 05, 20131367737257

Can you speak GMAT? Can you speak it fluently?

MBA Admissions Advice

Admissions Tip: Going Beyond School Websites 0

by Clear Admit on May 24, 20131369407640

Read some tips on how to best engage the community of your target b-school program.
When is the Right Time to Apply for an MBA? 0

by Forté Virtual Campus on May 23, 20131369321227

Remember that the “best time” to apply to business school will truly vary by individual.
Planning for the MBA? Is an MBA the Right Choice Right out of Undergrad? 0

by Admit Advantage on May 22, 20131369238418

Here are some reasons why candidates have (“absolutely have to”) to go to business school directly after undergrad.
An Alum Is Going To Get Me In! 0

by Admit Advantage on May 21, 20131369148439

Discover what are your “connections” worth and how they can help you get into bschool.
The 2013-2014 Columbia Business School Essay Analysis 0

by Jeremy Shinewald on May 20, 20131369062006

Learn how to best tackle the 2013-2014 Columbia application essays.