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  • The Two Most Misused Formulas

    The Two Most Misused Formulas 13

    by Economist GMAT Tutor on June 19, 20131371625221

    Among the formulas tested on the GMAT, the combinations and permutations formulas probably rank as the hardest. It’s not that factorials are inherently …

  • WWSD (What Would Stacey Do)?

    WWSD (What Would Stacey Do)? 0

    by Stacey Koprince on June 18, 20131371538831

    I sat down to think about a topic and suddenly realized that I’m writing my 201st GMAT article! How do I have anything left to write about?!? The GMAT is …

  • MBA Life on Youtube: “Understanding Power” at Stanford GSB

    MBA Life on Youtube: “Understanding Power” at Stanford GSB 0

    by Knewton on June 16, 20131371366022

    This video, entitled “Power: Why Some People Have it and Others Don’t,” comes from Jeffrey Pfeffer, a Professor at Stanford GSB. Not only is …

  • Are Startups an Option for MBAs?

    Are Startups an Option for MBAs? 0

    by Kaplan GMAT on June 15, 20131371279618

    Not long ago, it was not common for MBA’s to find opportunities in startups. Today that is changing. To learn more, check out the video above and the take a …

  • Most Reliable & Valid MBA Ranking?

    Most Reliable & Valid MBA Ranking? 0

    by John Byrne on June 14, 20131371193223

    If Dawn Iacobbuci was a prospective MBA applicant instead of an accomplished professor, the MBA ranking she would most definitely consult before applying to …

  • Seeing Data Sufficiency Through the Proper Prism

    Seeing Data Sufficiency Through the Proper Prism 0

    by Veritas Prep on June 13, 20131371106846

    This week, the news cycle is focusing on the NSA’s PRISM surveillance program, which taps the data collection of cell phone carriers, search engines, and …

  • Exploring the American Dream: From Pakistan to Harvard Business School

    Exploring the American Dream: From Pakistan to Harvard Business School 0

    by John Byrne on June 12, 20131371020436

    Growing up in the densely populated metropolis of Karachi, Pakistan, Ahmed Makani felt he lived in two different worlds. By day he attended a private Catholic …

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  • Critical Reasoning Questions – Not Settling for Second Best!

    Critical Reasoning Questions – Not Settling for Second Best! 6

    by Economist GMAT Tutor on Jun 11, 20131370934013

    Solving the dilemma of having to choose between seemingly tasty alternatives can make or break your GMAT scores!

  • The Master Resource List for Critical Reasoning

    The Master Resource List for Critical Reasoning 0

    by Stacey Koprince on Jun 10, 20131370847641

    Stacey put together her own Master Resource List for RC questions. Check it out!

  • Explaining a CR Discrepancy

    Explaining a CR Discrepancy 3

    by Stacey Koprince on Jun 09, 20131370761231

    Don't miss Stacey's key take-aways for CR Discrepancy questions.

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GMAT Math

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  • The Two Most Misused Formulas

    The Two Most Misused Formulas 13

    by Economist GMAT Tutor on Jun 19, 20131371625221

    Follow our simple flow chart to solve these combinations/permutations problems systematically.

  • Manhattan GMAT Challenge Problem of the Week - 17 June 2013

    Manhattan GMAT Challenge Problem of the Week - 17 June 2013 0

    by Manhattan GMAT on Jun 17, 20131371477605

    Have a try at this week's GMAT challenge problem! Can you get to the right answer?

  • Seeing Data Sufficiency Through the Proper Prism

    Seeing Data Sufficiency Through the Proper Prism 0

    by Veritas Prep on Jun 13, 20131371106846

    All information is important. View all Data Sufficiency problems through this prism.

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  • New certificate program helps further the pace of women’s advancement and success

    New certificate program helps further the pace of women’s advancement and success 0

    by Queen's School of Business on Jun 19, 20131371671235

  • Application updates, Part 1: Deadlines and (no more) TOEFL

    Application updates, Part 1: Deadlines and (no more) TOEFL 0

    by Yale School of Management on Jun 19, 20131371662566

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    How I Spend My Summer Vacation… 0

    by Richard Ivey School of Business on Jun 19, 20131371662457

  • Life Experience in Madrid – Gerardo Lara

    Life Experience in Madrid – Gerardo Lara 0

    by IE Business School on Jun 19, 20131371625923

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  • The Mindset and Body Language of a GMAT Destroyer

    The Mindset and Body Language of a GMAT Destroyer 0

    by Brent Hanneson on Jun 19, 20131371650409

    Learn how confidence and body language can help you conquer the GMAT.

  • WWSD (What Would Stacey Do)?

    WWSD (What Would Stacey Do)? 0

    by Stacey Koprince on Jun 18, 20131371538831

    Discover what Stacey would do if she were about to start her studies.

  • GMAT Study Takes Time: Set Yourself Up for Success 7

    by Kaplan GMAT on Jun 07, 20131370588405

    The more you study, the more you come to understand that you deserve that time and those resources.

  • What The GMAT Really Tests 2

    by Stacey Koprince on Jun 01, 20131370070004

    Learn how the GMAT works and what the exam really tests.

  • 8 Steps to an 8 on the Integrated Reasoning Section 0

    by Veritas Prep on May 30, 20131369922414

    Keep these 8 tips in mind on your way to a perfect 8 on the IR section.

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  • Move From Family Business to B-School

    Move From Family Business to B-School 0

    by Stacy Blackman on Jun 19, 20131371654015

    Explain with specifics what you need to learn in order to grow the family business.

  • 2013-2014 Stanford GSB Essay Analysis

    2013-2014 Stanford GSB Essay Analysis 0

    by Admissionado on Jun 18, 20131371564038

    Don't miss Admissionado's deep dive into this year's Stanford MBA application essays.

  • 4 Tips to Unlock the Door to a Successful Admissions Interview 1

    by OfficialGMAT on Jun 17, 20131371481225

    Here are four solid tips that can help you position yourself to stand out against the competition and earn a place in your dream school.

  • HBS Releases Their Application and We Analyze 0

    by Admit Advantage on Jun 16, 20131371394807

    Craft a well written set of essays to really drive home why you belong and why you are a good fit for HBS.

  • Indian Applicants and the GMAT – Should You Retake? 0

    by Admissionado on Jun 15, 20131371308452

    Here are some things to ask yourself before deciding to retake the GMAT.

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  • Statistically Surprising GMAT Mistakes Students Make All of the Time and Don't Realize

    Statistically Surprising GMAT Mistakes Students Make All of the Time and … 0

    by Beat The GMAT on Jun 06, 20131370502035

  • 2013 Beat The GMAT Scholarship Winners

    2013 Beat The GMAT Scholarship Winners 11

    by Beat The GMAT on May 21, 20131369119604

  • Change Your Life. Apply for the 2013 BTG Scholarship.

    Change Your Life. Apply for the 2013 BTG Scholarship. 0

    by Beat The GMAT on May 02, 20131367478030

  • Behind the Scenes with GMAC: Tips for Preparing for the GMAT Exam

    Behind the Scenes with GMAC: Tips for Preparing for the GMAT Exam 0

    by Beat The GMAT on Mar 25, 20131364220050

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  • What Are My Chances? Tips for Getting Accepted with a Low GPA or GMAT Score

    What Are My Chances? Tips for Getting Accepted with a Low GPA or GMAT Score 0

    by Beat The GMAT on Jun 18, 20131371567659

  • MBA Life on Youtube:

    MBA Life on Youtube: "Understanding Power" at Stanford GSB 0

    by Knewton on Jun 16, 20131371366022

  • Are Startups an Option for MBAs?

    Are Startups an Option for MBAs? 0

    by Kaplan GMAT on Jun 15, 20131371279618

MBA News

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  • Applicants Invest 90 to 140 Hours To Apply

    Applicants Invest 90 to 140 Hours To Apply 0

    by John Byrne on Jun 19, 20131371657656

  • The Online MBA Comes Of Age

    The Online MBA Comes Of Age 0

    by John Byrne on Jun 18, 20131371571217

  • Tweets, Slideshows and Social Media – The New MBA App 0

    by John Byrne on Jun 16, 20131371398409

  • What MBA Interns Are Being Paid 0

    by John Byrne on Jun 15, 20131371312055

  • Most Reliable & Valid MBA Ranking? 0

    by John Byrne on Jun 14, 20131371193223

MBA Student Life

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  • Friend or Classmate?

    Friend or Classmate? 0

    by Richard Battle-Baxter on Jun 14, 20131371229200

  • Words from a Classmate!

    Words from a Classmate! 0

    by Richard Battle-Baxter on Jun 13, 20131371142800

  • Pre-MBA Summer: Programs, Internships, and Travel 2

    by Military to Business on Jun 12, 20131371056400

  • It’s Not Just in My Head 1

    by Sassafras on Jun 06, 20131370538000

Applicant Stories

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  • Calling Everyone Who Has Used a Consultant!

    Calling Everyone Who Has Used a Consultant! 0

    by MBAGirlJourney on Jun 19, 20131371661259

  • The Truth vs. “Playing the Game” in MBA Admissions Essays

    The Truth vs. “Playing the Game” in MBA Admissions Essays 0

    by MBAover30 on Jun 18, 20131371574816

  • Axolotl: Always Be Closing… a Bschool Admit 0

    by Admissionado on Jun 17, 20131371484854

  • GMAT Quant Practice #3 1

    by MBAover30 on Jun 14, 20131371222050

The Business World

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  • Interview With Valerie Young, Author of The Secret Thoughts of Successul Women

    Interview With Valerie Young, Author of The Secret Thoughts of Successul Women 0

    by Classy Career Girl on Jun 19, 20131371664800

  • How You Can Benefit From All Your Stress

    How You Can Benefit From All Your Stress 0

    by Forté Virtual Campus on Jun 18, 20131371578414

  • Monday Motivation: Your Weekly Career Links 0

    by Classy Career Girl on Jun 17, 20131371492000

  • What To Do If You Can’t Find a Job After Grad School 0

    by Classy Career Girl on Jun 16, 20131371409200

Industry News

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  • MBA Mondays: What Is Due Diligence?

    MBA Mondays: What Is Due Diligence? 0

    by Jeremy Wilson on Jun 17, 20131371488437

  • Tricks and Tips to Pay for Grad School

    Tricks and Tips to Pay for Grad School 0

    by Forté Virtual Campus on Jun 16, 20131371403841

  • G-Matt Mondays: Free Online GMAT Q&A Session 2

    by Veritas Prep on Jun 15, 20131371317440

  • Business School Spotlight: McCombs School of Business 0

    by Kaplan GMAT on Jun 14, 20131371225605

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